Title: FWD Video Player Author: FWD Published: May 14, 2026 Last modified: May 14, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/fwd-video-player/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3532171) ![](https://ps.w.org/fwd-video-player/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3532171) # FWD Video Player By [FWD](https://profiles.wordpress.org/futurewebdesign/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/fwd-video-player.11.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fwd-video-player/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fwd-video-player/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fwd-video-player/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fwd-video-player/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fwd-video-player/) ## Description **FWD Video Player** is a powerful and unique responsive video player for WordPress and WooCommerce that uses playlists to play local, self-hosted, or streaming video and audio files, including YouTube, Vimeo, Vimeo Pro, HLS, MPEG-DASH, 360-degree video/VR, Google AdSense, VAST, and VMAP. It is designed for publishers, course creators, media websites, membership platforms, product pages, and any project that needs a professional HTML5 player with deep customization, monetization, analytics, and content-protection tools. [Homepage](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/) | [Demos](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/demos.html) | [API](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/api.html) | [Support](https://fwdapps.net/contact) ### Links * [Product page](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/) * [Live demos](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/demos.html) * [API examples](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/api.html) * [Buy WordPress plugin](https://fwdapps.net/product/ultimate-video-player-wp) * [Buy JavaScript version](https://fwdapps.net/product/ultimate-video-player) * [Contact and support](https://fwdapps.net/contact) ### Main Features ### Core Player Features * Responsive layout, fully adaptable to any screen size and device. * Desktop- and mobile-optimized playback. * Multiple instances on the same page, with instance-aware playback coordination. Example: [multiple instances](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/multiple-instances.html). * Multiple display types including responsive, fixed, [sticky](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/sticky.html), [fullscreen](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/fullscreen.html), [lightbox](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/lightbox.html), and popup modes. * Optional deeplinking with unique shareable URLs for the current playlist and current video. * Lazy scrolling / loading so the player initializes only when visible in the viewport. * Resume / remember playback position when the browser is closed and reopened. * URL timestamp support to start and/or stop playback from the URL. Example: [timestamp demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/timestamp.html#/?playlistId=0&videoId=0&t=0m0h20s&e=0m0h40s). * Optional go fullscreen on play. Example: [go fullscreen on play](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/go-full-screen-on-play.html). * Fill entire video screen and poster screen for full-width / gap-free presentation. * Double click and double tap gestures for fullscreen toggle and 10-second seek. * Keyboard support: fullscreen, play/pause, mute, volume, and seek shortcuts. * Custom right-click context menu with copy video URL, copy URL at current time, and fullscreen actions. * Powerful API with methods and events for play, pause, stop, scrub, volume, and more. Example: [API demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/api.html). ### Supported Media Sources And Formats * Self-hosted HTML5 video and audio. * Local or external .mp4 and .mp3 playback. * YouTube single videos, playlists, and channels. * Vimeo and Vimeo Pro videos, albums, playlists, and showcases. * Apple HLS / .m3u8 live streaming with adaptive bitrate support. * MPEG DASH / .mpd live streaming. * Google Drive media. Example: [Google Drive demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/google-drive.html). * Amazon S3, Dropbox, and other cloud or external sources. * One-format video and audio workflow where a single .mp4 or .mp3 source can be used across browsers. * Various video and audio formats in mixed playlists. ### Streaming, Quality, And Audio Features * Multiple video quality levels such as 720p, 1080p, 2160p, and more. Example: [multiple video quality](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/multiple-video-quality.html). * Playback rate / speed selector. Example: [playback rate demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/playback-rate.html). * HLS multiple quality levels. * HLS multiple audio tracks. Example: [HLS audio tracks](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/hls-audio-tracks.html). * Audio tracks support for .mp4 video where browser support is available. * Real-time audio spectrum visualizer for .mp3 playback. Example: [spectrum visualizer](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/spectrum.html). ### 360 And VR Features * 360 degree panoramic video support on desktop and mobile. Example: [360 video demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/360.html). * Panoramic 360 VR and stereoscopic video support using WebXR. * Cardboard mode and immersive VR playback support. Example: [VR demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/vr.html). ### Playlist Features * Support for unlimited playlists and unlimited videos per playlist. * Playlist creation through HTML markup / database, XML, video folder, audio folder, YouTube playlist or channel, Vimeo album or showcase, and mixed playlists. * HTML playlists: [HTML markup playlist](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/html-playlist.html). * XML playlists: [XML playlist](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/xml-playlist.html). * Folder playlists: [audio folder playlist](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/folder-playlist.html). * YouTube playlists: [YouTube playlist](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/youtube-playlist.html). * Vimeo playlists: [Vimeo playlist](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/vimeo-playlist.html). * Playlists can be created manually or generated from a database. * Two main playlist selection modes: dropdown selector or fullscreen thumbnail window. * Playlist live search for both main playlists and current playlist items. * Playlists window auto open. Example: [open playlists demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/open-playlists.html). * Playlist position on the right or bottom. Examples: [right playlist](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/minimal-skin-dark.html) and [bottom playlist](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/playlist-bottom-dark.html). * Playlist without thumbnails. Example: [playlist without thumbnails](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/playlist-without-thumbnails.html). * Playlist with only thumbnails. Example: [playlist only thumbnails](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/playlist-only-thumbnails.html). * Customizable playlist width, thumbnail size, and text styling. Example: [large playlist](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/large-playlist.html). * Scroll playlist on mouse move. Example: [scroll on mouse move](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/scroll-on-move.html). ### Skins, Themes, And UI Customization * Vector or image-based skins. * Graphics (.png) skins and vector font skins. * 5 graphics skins and 1 vector skin included, with dark and white variations. * HEX / CSS skin color support so UI elements can be recolored from the admin. * Customizable skin and theme color system. * Advanced control bar settings. * Optional buttons and UI modules: play, pause, fullscreen, playlist, rewind, next/ previous, shuffle, loop, download, share, embed, volume controls, and more. * Video poster support. * Watermark logo with custom position, optional visibility rules, and link on click. * Video info window for per-video info content. Example: [info window demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/info-window.html). * Embed and share window for the current video. Example: [embed and share demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/embed-and-share.html). ### Preview, Subtitle, And Accessibility Features * Multiple subtitles per video. * Subtitle formats: .txt, .srt, and .vtt. * Subtitle selector for switching subtitles during playback. Example: [multiple subtitles](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/multiple-subtitles.html). * Thumbnails .vtt preview over the progress bar. Example: [.vtt thumbnail preview](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/thumbnails-preview.html). * Live auto-generated thumbnails preview from video. Example: [live thumbnails preview](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/thumbnails-preview-live.html). * Video tutorial for live thumbnails: [watch tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNhpC0dndAg). * Annotations with full content control, HTML/CSS formatting, interactive links, and JavaScript callbacks. Example: [annotations demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/annotations.html). ### Security, Restriction, And Content Protection * Encrypt video source / path to help prevent exposing the source URL in page source. * Password protected videos. Example: [private videos demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/private.html). * Play only if logged in. Example: [login required demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/login.html). * Digital fingerprint stamp for tracing recorded content usage. Tutorial: [digital fingerprint tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ccWSz1Mr_0). ### Advertising And Monetization * Pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll advertising. * Video, audio, YouTube, Vimeo, Vimeo Pro, iframe, HLS, DASH, and image ads. * Popup commercial ads with configurable show/hide times. Example: [popup ads demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/popup-ads.html). * Popup advertisement window on pause using iframe content. Example: [overlay advertisement window](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/overlay-ad.html). * Non-linear Google AdSense support. * DFP / Google DoubleClick IMA tag support. Example: [AdSense / IMA demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/adsense.html). * VAST and VMAP support with monetization workflows. Example: [VAST / VMAP demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/vast.html). * IMA SDK for HTML5 and Google AdSense DoubleClick integration. * VPAID support. ### Playback Control And User Experience * A to B video loop / AB loop. Example: [A to B loop demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/a-to-b-loop.html). * Autoplay with mute to comply with browser autoplay policies. Example: [autoplay demo](https://fwdapps.net/p/uvp/autoplay.html). * Loop and shuffle options. * Download video button support. * Start at random video option. * Start / stop playback at specified time. * Start volume value setting. * Click video to play / pause. * Advanced video settings and advanced button settings. ### Analytics, Integration, And WordPress Features * Google Analytics integration. Tutorial: [Google Analytics tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs_j1pWSbEY). * WooCommerce support for product pages. * WordPress admin with modular configuration and shortcode generator. * Custom post types integration. * Gutenberg and classic editor friendly shortcode workflow. * Shortcode generator metabox inside WordPress. * Detailed documentation and video tutorials. Example: [WordPress tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtlBO7KJGi4). ### Support And Ongoing Development * Constant development and updates. * Direct support from the UVP developer. * Trusted by 25,000+ clients. * Quality checked and extensively used in production environments. ### Supported Use Cases * Video courses and training portals * Membership and paid content websites * Product demo and marketing pages * Audio playlists and podcast pages * Streaming media websites * Protected client dashboards * WooCommerce product media galleries * 360 / VR immersive showcases ### Shortcode Basic example: [fwd-video-player preset_id=”1″ playlist_id=”1″ start_at_playlist=”0″ start_at_video =”0″] Shortcode attributes: – preset_id: The preset configuration ID. – playlist_id: The playlist ID to load. – start_at_playlist: Optional playlist index to open first.– start_at_video: Optional video index to start first. ### External services This plugin uses the following third-party/external services: 1. Google Analytics (Google Tag Manager script) – What it is used for: optional playback analytics/events. – When it is used: only if a Google Analytics Measurement ID is configured in the player preset. – What data is sent: playback analytics event data (for example video URL, video name, played percentage, playback position, duration, fullscreen state, and download/ad events). – Service provider: Google. – Terms of service: https://policies.google. com/terms – Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy 1. YouTube Data API v3 – What it is used for: load YouTube playlists/channels metadata into the player playlist. – When it is used: when a YouTube playlist or channel source is configured.– What data is sent: YouTube channel ID or playlist ID and the configured YouTube API key from plugin settings; request is made from the visitor browser. – Service provider: Google (YouTube). – Terms of service: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms – Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy 1. YouTube IFrame Player API – What it is used for: embedded playback and control of YouTube videos inside the player. – When it is used: when the current source is a YouTube video. – What data is sent: the visitor browser connects to YouTube to load the player API and video resources. – Service provider: Google (YouTube). – Terms of service: https://www. youtube.com/t/terms – Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy 1. Vimeo API (server-side metadata requests) – What it is used for: retrieving Vimeo playlist/channel/album video metadata for configured Vimeo sources. – When it is used: when a Vimeo channel/album/user source is configured and the plugin requests that source data. – Remote domains: https:// api.vimeo.com (and Vimeo upload endpoints returned by Vimeo API when applicable).– What data is sent: Vimeo endpoint path and query parameters such as channel/album/ user identifiers, pagination/sort options, requested fields, and Vimeo API authentication credentials configured for the plugin. – Service provider: Vimeo. – Terms of service: https://vimeo.com/terms – Privacy policy: https://vimeo.com/privacy 1. Vimeo Player API – What it is used for: embedded playback and control of Vimeo videos inside the player. – When it is used: when the current source is a Vimeo video. – What data is sent: the visitor browser connects to Vimeo to load the player API and video resources. – Service provider: Vimeo. – Terms of service: https://vimeo.com/terms– Privacy policy: https://vimeo.com/privacy 1. Google IMA SDK – What it is used for: loading and rendering ad flows (IMA/DoubleClick/VAST/VMAP related playback). – When it is used: when ad features that require IMA are enabled.– What data is sent: ad request and playback context data from the visitor browser as required by the configured ad setup. – Service provider: Google. – Terms of service: https://policies.google.com/terms – Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/ privacy * Terms of service: https://policies.google.com/terms * Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy 1. Social sharing endpoints (Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Buffer, Reddit, Tumblr, Digg) – What it is used for: opening social share windows from the player share UI. – When it is used: when a visitor clicks a social share button in the player. – What data is sent: the current page URL is passed to the selected sharing service. – Service providers and legal links: – Facebook terms: https://www.facebook.com/terms. php – Facebook privacy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy – X terms: https:// x.com/en/tos – X privacy: https://x.com/en/privacy – LinkedIn terms: https://www. linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement – LinkedIn privacy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/ privacy-policy – Buffer terms: https://buffer.com/legal#terms – Buffer privacy: https://buffer.com/legal#privacy-policy – Reddit terms: https://www.redditinc.com/ policies/user-agreement – Reddit privacy: https://www.reddit.com/policies/privacy- policy – Tumblr terms: https://www.tumblr.com/policy/en/terms-of-service – Tumblr privacy: https://www.tumblr.com/privacy/en – Digg website: http://digg.com/ ### Video tutorials * Main WordPress setup and usage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtlBO7KJGi4 * Installation (timestamped): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtlBO7KJGi4?t=1 * WooCommerce setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxAWCjNAKdQ * 360 / VR workflow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL8oWo9UPGA * Fingerprint stamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ccWSz1Mr_0 * Google Drive media setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK3YucN2PYc * Google AdSense setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXsfBh74ho4 * Thumbnails preview (.vtt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqTNCPE1zYE * Live thumbnails preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNhpC0dndAg * YouTube API key: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whcjAjftBL0 * Google Analytics integration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs_j1pWSbEY * Open in lightbox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEqE31YReX8 ### Development This plugin’s source code for generated/compiled assets is publicly available for transparency and verification. Developed and maintained by [FutureWebDesign](https://fwdapps.net). Source package (uncompiled files + build tooling): – [https://fwdapps.net/d/js/uvp.zip](https://fwdapps.net/d/js/uvp.zip) Compiled files in this plugin and their source: – `js/FWDUVP.js` -> generated from the player JavaScript source in the public source package above. – `content/java/ threeControled.js` -> generated from OrbitControls/360 controller source in the public source package above. – `content/java/three.js` -> bundled Three.js vendor build (upstream: https://github.com/mrdoob/three.js/). Build instructions (for the public source package): 1. Install Node.js LTS (18+ recommended). 2. Install dependencies: `npm install` 3. Build distributable files:` npm run build` 4. The build output contains the compiled assets used by this WordPress plugin distribution. Note: distributed plugin files are optimized/compiled for production performance; original readable source and build configuration are provided in the public source package above. ## Screenshots * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ * [[ ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory. 2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress. 3. Open the FWD Video Player admin panel and create a preset and playlist. 4. Insert the shortcode into a page, post, product, or template. ## FAQ ### Does it work with Gutenberg? Yes. You can use the shortcode in any block, including paragraph, shortcode, custom HTML, or Classic blocks. ### Can it play YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted files in the same product? Yes. UVP supports mixed playlists with self-hosted video/audio, YouTube, Vimeo, Vimeo Pro, HLS, DASH, Google Drive, Amazon S3, Dropbox, and more. ### Does it support streaming formats? Yes. UVP supports Apple HLS / .m3u8 and MPEG DASH / .mpd live streaming, including multiple quality levels and HLS multiple audio tracks. ### Does it support ads and monetization? Yes. UVP supports pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll, popup ads, overlay ads on pause, Google AdSense, DFP / DoubleClick IMA tags, VAST, VMAP, VPAID, and non-linear ads. ### Can I use protected or members-only videos? Yes. You can use password-protected videos, login-required playback, encrypted media paths, and digital fingerprint tools. ### Does it support 360 and VR videos? Yes. UVP supports panoramic 360 video, VR, stereoscopic playback, WebXR, and Cardboard- compatible immersive experiences. ### Can I customize the interface? Yes. UVP includes vector and image skins, HEX color customization, configurable controls, playlist layouts, watermark logo options, posters, and advanced control bar settings. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “FWD Video Player” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ FWD ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/futurewebdesign/) [Translate “FWD Video Player” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/fwd-video-player) ### Interested in development? 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