Free + Pro features available
Video Block
Embed videos from YouTube, Vimeo and more, with full control over how they look and play. Set a custom thumbnail, start time, autoplay and loop.
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This is the actual Video block, with a YouTube subscribe bar below the video.
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Features
Videos that fit your page
Playback and style options are free. Pro adds a YouTube subscribe button and channel details.
Aspect ratio
Pick the right shape so videos look good on every screen.
Player controls
Show or hide the player controls.
Autoplay
Start playing as soon as the page loads.
Custom start time
Start the video at the part that matters most.
Loop
Replay short clips and background videos automatically.
Custom thumbnail
Use your own image before the video plays.
YouTube subscribe button PRO
Show your channel name and a subscribe button under the video, so viewers can follow you without leaving the page.
How it works
Add it in three steps
1
Install Ultimate Blocks
Install the free plugin from your WordPress dashboard under Plugins → Add New, then activate it.
2
Add the block
In any post or page, type /video and press Enter, then paste your video link.
3
Set it up
Choose the aspect ratio, thumbnail, start time, autoplay and loop.
Questions about the Video block
Need more help? See the documentation or contact our team.
Which video sites are supported?
YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion and videos from your media library.
Can I use my own thumbnail?
Yes. Pick any image to show before the video plays.
Is the Video block free?
Yes. It is part of the free Ultimate Blocks plugin. The YouTube subscribe button comes with Pro.
Does it work with my theme?
It works with any theme that supports the WordPress block editor, including block themes and Full Site Editing.
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