Super Video Player – play your videos with playlists and subtitles

Play your self-hosted videos in a fast, responsive HTML5 player with playlists, subtitles, and live streaming – no code required. Super Video Player | Documentation | Pricing | Support | Demo | Video Tutorial Why Super Video Player? Trusted by 3000+ websites worldwide, Super Video Player is a modern, lightweight WordPress HTML5 video player plugin that lets you embed self-hosted MP4, OGG, HLS (.m3u8), and MPEG-DASH (.mpd) videos anywhere on your website. Create responsive video players using Gutenberg blocks or shortcodes – no coding required. Whether you're building an online course, membership site, portfolio, documentation website, product showcase, or business website, Super Video Player delivers fast, responsive, and accessible video playback across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. It works with both the Gutenberg and Classic editors, is accessibility ready, and stays lightweight so your pages load fast. Free Features

• Modern HTML5 Video Player: Display self-hosted videos in a clean, responsive, lightweight player compatible with all modern browsers.
• MP4, OGG, HLS & DASH Support: Play self-hosted MP4, OGG, HLS (.m3u8), and MPEG-DASH (.mpd) videos from a single player.
• Live Streaming Support: Stream HLS (.m3u8) and MPEG-DASH (.mpd) videos with smooth HTML5 playback.
• Gutenberg Block: Insert and configure video players directly from the WordPress Block Editor.
• Shortcode Support: Embed players anywhere – posts, pages, widgets, and theme templates.
• Responsive Design: Automatically adapts to desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Picture-in-Picture (PiP): Let visitors keep watching while browsing other pages or tabs.
• Multiple Subtitle Files: Add VTT subtitle files in multiple languages for better accessibility and localization.
• Custom Caption Styling: Customize caption appearance to match your website design.
• Accessibility Ready: Built with accessibility best practices, including screen reader support.
• Unlimited Video Players: Create and display as many players as you need.
• Cross-Browser Compatibility: Works smoothly in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and other modern browsers.
• Lightweight & Fast: Optimized for a smooth video playback experience.

Pro Version Upgrade to Super Video Player Pro to create a professional video experience for online courses, memberships, businesses, portfolios, and media websites:

• Video Playlists: Organize multiple videos into playlists with Default, Horizontal, Vertical, and Grid layouts.
• Multiple Video Quality Options: Offer several resolutions so visitors can match the quality to their connection.
• Multiple Player Layouts: Choose from professionally designed layouts to match your website's style.
• Advanced Player Controls: Show or hide Play/Pause, Volume, Progress Bar, Playback Speed, Captions, Fullscreen, Download, and Picture-in-Picture.
• Video Title & Description: Display customizable titles and descriptions above or below the player.
• Initial Volume Control: Set the default playback volume for every video.
• Custom Seek Time: Define how many seconds users skip with keyboard shortcuts or controls.
• Click to Play: Play or pause by clicking anywhere on the player.
• Continuous Playlist Playback: Automatically play the next video for a seamless viewing experience.
• Social Share Button: Let visitors share videos on their favorite social platforms.
• Advanced Styling Options: Customize fonts, colors, alignment, and the appearance of titles, descriptions, and player elements.
• Full Gutenberg Integration & Shortcode Compatibility: Use every Pro feature with blocks or shortcodes.

How to Use

1. Install and activate Super Video Player.
2. Go to Super Video Player → Add New.
3. Upload or select your video.
4. Configure the player settings.
5. Copy the generated shortcode or insert the Gutenberg block.
6. Publish your page and enjoy.

Prefer the block editor? Open any post or page, click the "+" button, search for Super Video Player, select your video, and publish. Use Cases

• Online Courses & LMS: Deliver lesson videos with playlists and subtitles.
• Membership Websites: Serve self-hosted video content to your members.
• Video Portfolios & Product Demos: Showcase your work in a polished player.
• Tutorial, Documentation & Educational Sites: Embed how-to videos beside your content.
• Business Websites, Blogs & Media Libraries: Present video anywhere on your site.

Loved by WordPress Users ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So simple to use. Excellent! ❛❛A very neat and efficient way of playing self-hosted videos via WordPress.❜❜ -jonthanr Did you like this plugin? Have a feature request? Please share your feedback with us.

From your WordPress dashboard (recommended):

1. Go to Plugins → Add New.
2. Search for "Super Video Player".
3. Click Install Now, then Activate.
4. Go to Super Video Player and create your first player.
5. Copy the shortcode or use the Gutenberg block, then publish your page.

Manual installation:

1. Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
3. Go to Super Video Player, create a player, and place its shortcode or block on any page.

1.8.8 – 9 March, 2026 – Update: Latest Modern Dashboard, Pro Alert modal Added. – Update: CodeStar create new structure of General, Controls, Settings. – Update: Some pro features convert to unlock for the free version. – Fixed: Playlist add video URL, submit issue fixed on the block editor. 1.8.7 – 29 Dec, 2025

• Caption custom styles features added

1.8.6 – 17 Nov, 2025

• Share button features added

1.8.5 – 3 Nov, 2025

• Customization Horizontal Layout
• Added new features: Continuous Playback on Playlist option

1.8.4 – 03 Oct, 2025

• Added a modern dashboard
• Fix the mpd, hls file on the video

1.8.3 – 10 Sep, 2025

• Fix the text_domain issue in admin

1.8.2 – 07 Sep, 2025

• Add demo on dashboard
• Change the plugin display name

1.8.1 – 03 Sep, 2025

• Fixed the some issue for phlox theme
• Add default video url

1.8.0 – 26 Aug, 2025

• Added new version

1.7.6 – 04 Aug, 2025

• Just Testing

1.7.5 – 19 Sep, 2024

• Update: Codestar Framework
• Update: Freemius WordPress SDK

1.7.3 – 7 Aug, 2024

• Fixed: Removed unexpected exe file

1.7.2 – 27 June, 2024

• Improved: code refactored

1.7.1 – 30 March, 2024

• Improved: code refactored

1.7.0 – 23 Sep, 2023

• Improved: code refactored

1.6.12

• Fixed: add inline style to block

1.6.11

• Update Freemius WordPress SDK

1.6.9

• Fixed Security issue
• update library

1.4.1

• Enabled live streaming for Free users.
• Fixed a minor bug on mixed content.

1.4.0

• Fixed a css issue.
• Improvement on live streaming

1.3.2

• Added player translation option in settings
• Added Playlist options
• Added Live stream support for PRO user (.mpd and .m3u8 file support)

1.3.1

• Fixed the large play button issue
• Fixed click to play option

1.3

• Add support for Gutenberg Block

1.2

• Fix an issue.
• add support for external source

1.1

• Fix Multiplayer issue.
• Added How to use Article
• Improved Performance

1.0

• Initial Release