Title: Video Background Block – Use video as background in section. Author: bPlugins Published: April 22, 2022 Last modified: April 2, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/video-background-block/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3401743) ![](https://ps.w.org/video-background-block/assets/icon-128x128.png?rev=2713505) # Video Background Block – Use video as background in section. By [bPlugins](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bplugins/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/video-background-block.2.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/video-background-block/#description) * [Reviews](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/video-background-block/#reviews) * [Installation](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/video-background-block/#installation) * [Development](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/video-background-block/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/video-background-block/) ## Description Use video as background in section. **[Video Background](https://bplugins.com/products/video-background-block/)** | ** [Demos](https://bplugins.com/products/video-background-block/#demos)** | **[Pricing](https://bplugins.com/products/video-background-block/pricing/)** #### Free Features * **Universal Shortcodes**: Compatible with all page builders. * **Background Video**: Use a video as a background. * **Fallback**: Use a fallback image. * **overlay**: Add overlay color to the video. * **Height**: Set the height of the section. * **Padding**: Set the padding of the section. #### Pro Features * **Everything in Free, plus advanced Pro features**. * **Universal Shortcodes**: Compatible with all page builders. * **Self‑hosted video**: (MP4/WebM/OGG) Use a video as a background. * **YouTube video**: Use a video as a background. * **Vimeo video**: Use a video as a background. * **Responsive video sources (desktop/tablet/mobile)** * **Poster image support (desktop/tablet/mobile)** * **Poster options**: show/hide, blur + blur amount, dominant color (auto/manual) * **YouTube background support + No-Cookie Domain Option** * **Vimeo background support** * **overlay controls**: color/gradient, opacity, blend mode * **overlay patterns**: dots, grid, diagonal + opacity * **Animated overlay (subtle motion)** * **Noise texture overlay** * **Cinematic vignette overlay** * **Min height + padding controls (desktop/tablet/mobile)** * **Video fit: cover/contain/fill** * **Segment loop (start/end)** * **Playback Speed Control** #### How to use * First, Install the Video Background Block plugin * Add the Video Background block from the block category called “Widgets” in the Gutenberg editor. * You can change block settings from the right-side settings sidebar. * Enjoy! * For installation help click on Installation Tab #### Feedback * Did you like this plugin? Dislike it? Do you have a feature request? [Please share your feedback with us](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/video-background-block/support@bplugins.com?output_format=md) ### Check out the Parent Plugin of this plugin- [**bBlocks**](https://bblockswp.com) – A blocks collection and page building tool for Gutenberg. ### Check out our other WordPress Plugins- [**Html5 Video Player**](https://bplugins.com/products/html5-video-player/) – Display videos as single and playlist in multiple skins. [**PDF Poster**](https://bplugins.com/products/pdf-poster/) – Display/Embed PDF files with different styles. [**Html5 Audio Player**](https://bplugins.com/products/html5-audio-player/) – Listen audios with awesome visuals. [**StreamCast**](https://bplugins.com/products/streamcast-radio-player/) – Customizable radio player with different skins. [**3D Viewer**](https://bplugins.com/products/3d-viewer/) – Embed 3D models and 3D products with interaction. [**Advanced Post Block**](https://bplugins.com/products/advanced-post-block/) – Show posts and custom posts in different layouts. ## Screenshots * [[ * Settings * [[ * Settings * [[ * Default * [[ * Pattern Overlay * [[ * Blend Mode * [[ * Animated overlay * [[ * Cinematic Vignette * [[ * PlayBack(2x)Speed ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * Video Background Use video as background in section. ## Installation #### From Gutenberg Editor: 1. Go to the WordPress Block/Gutenberg Editor 2. Search For **Video Background Block** 3. Click on the **Video Background** to add the block #### Download & Upload: 1. Download the **Video Background Block** plugin (_.zip file_) 2. In your admin area, go to the Plugins menu and click on **Add New** 3. Click on **Upload Plugin** and choose the **`video-background-block.zip`** file and click on **Install Now** 4. Activate the plugin and Enjoy! #### Manually: 1. Download and upload the **Video Background Block** plugin to the **`/wp-content/ plugins/`** directory 2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress ## FAQ ### Is the Video Background block free? Yes, the Video Background block is a free Gutenberg block plugin. ### Does it work with any WordPress theme? Yes, it will work with any standard WordPress theme. ### Can I change block settings? Yes, you can change block settings from the Gutenberg block editor’s right sidebar. ### How many times can I reuse a block? You can use unlimited times as you want. ### Where can I get support? You can post your questions on the [support forum here](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/video-background-block/) ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bdc7ecc9964f5a76ee1ff0054db31873f65b5d28287b1932a037b0d5c1c49a63? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Navigation menu SVG error](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/navigation-menu-svg-error/)󠁿 [imacreste](https://profiles.wordpress.org/imacreste/) July 20, 2025 I placed a navigation block from the editor inside the video block. But it doesn’t show me the hamburger. The problem is that it doesn’t show the SVG inside the button. It only happens if I place it inside this block outside of it, and it works fine. That’s why I had to uncheck:Show button iconConfigures the visual appearance of the button that changes the overlay menu. And so, the word MENU appears. Is there any way to make the menu hamburger appear? ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9dae8885f224e57a9a1f4e6692387a6a47c4aea7ee5349fdfac4e83f6dd08b55? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[AWESOME](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/awesome-10552/)󠁿 [jbahr19](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jbahr19/) July 16, 2025 2 replies I’ve literally tested over 6 plugins just today to see which ones work for FREE and which ones are paid. I also played around with the code directly to see if I could get it to work the same, which I did; however, this is by and far the best plugin to use. If you want to do the plugin route, versus custom code! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4a09fefd0d5240137318862d4a3dccebc43891844092f2502faaddf5f885a9a2? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Adds the missing video background block](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/adds-the-missing-video-background-block/)󠁿 [Carsten Lund](https://profiles.wordpress.org/carsten-lund/) August 5, 2023 Great little plugin which adds a Gutenberg video background block which is missing most other plugins. Responsive support too! An option for cropping the section of the video for mobile viewing would be great! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0c485a9a93e0ebd8fe4e45477ea5105097fc4b7c8c33065c5117e324636eee79? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Excellent plugin, only a minor setback](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/excellent-plugin-only-a-minor-setback/)󠁿 [zdusper](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zdusper/) April 12, 2023 1 reply This plugin did what I needed in a very simple and intuitive way. I gave it 4 stars just because there is a minor setback / bug. When I refresh / update the editor, block is again filled with default content. I think this is because I am using this plugin just to display a full width video block so I don’t use title, paragraph and button. [ Read all 4 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/video-background-block/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Video Background Block – Use video as background in section.” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ bPlugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bplugins/) * [ Abu Hayat ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/abuhayat/) * [ MD.SHIHAB SHAMIM ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shihabshamim/) [Translate “Video Background Block – Use video as background in section.” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/video-background-block) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/video-background-block/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/video-background-block/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/video-background-block/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/video-background-block/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 2.0.0 – 10 Mar 2026 * Universal Shortcodes: Compatible with all page builders. * Added advanced features to the Video Background block. * Added a modern dashboard to this plugin. #### 1.0.5 – 6 Aug 2025 * Add SDK. #### 1.0.4 – 13 Mar 2025 * Fix video align to center. #### 1.0.3 * Fix not playing the video on mobile #### 1.0.2 * Fallback Image * Not load scripts if block is not used. #### 1.0.1 * Add translate feature. #### 1.0.0 * Initial Release. ## Meta * Version **2.0.0** * Last updated **3 days ago** * Active installations **2,000+** * WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.1 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/video-background-block/) * Tags * [background](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/background/)[background video](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/background-video/) [block](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/block/)[video](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/video/) [video background](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/video-background/) * [Advanced View](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/video-background-block/advanced/) ## Ratings 4.5 out of 5 stars. * [ 2 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/video-background-block/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 2 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/video-background-block/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/video-background-block/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/video-background-block/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/video-background-block/reviews/?filter=1) [Add my review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/video-background-block/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/video-background-block/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ bPlugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bplugins/) * [ Abu Hayat ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/abuhayat/) * [ MD.SHIHAB SHAMIM ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shihabshamim/) ## Support Issues resolved in last two months: 1 out of 1 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/video-background-block/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? 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