Title: FWD Video Player
Author: FWD
Published: <strong>మే 14, 2026</strong>
Last modified: మే 21, 2026

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# FWD Video Player

 By [FWD](https://profiles.wordpress.org/futurewebdesign/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/fwd-video-player.11.0.zip)

 * [Details](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/fwd-video-player/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/fwd-video-player/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/fwd-video-player/#installation)
 * [Development](https://te.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 can play local, self-hosted or streaming video and audio files,
YouTube, Vimeo, Vimeo Pro, live streaming, HLS, DASH MPEG, 360 degree video / VR,
Google Adsense, VAST and VMAP, and much more.

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)

### Main Features

### Core UVP Features

 * Fully responsive and mobile/desktop optimized layout.
 * Multiple display modes: responsive, fixed, sticky, fullscreen, lightbox, and 
   popup.
 * Multiple player instances on the same page with instance-aware playback behavior.
 * Lazy loading on scroll, resume/remember playback, and URL timestamp start/stop.
 * Deep playlist system with unlimited playlists and unlimited videos.
 * Main playlists as dropdown selector or fullscreen playlist window.
 * Playlist live search, auto-open playlists window, and customizable playlist layouts.

### Sources, Streaming, And Formats

 * Self-hosted HTML5 media: MP4 video and MP3 audio.
 * YouTube (single videos, playlists, channels).
 * Vimeo and Vimeo Pro (single videos, albums, showcases).
 * Apple HLS (.m3u8) live streaming with adaptive bitrate.
 * HLS multiple quality levels and multiple audio tracks.
 * MPEG-DASH (.mpd) live streaming.
 * External/cloud sources including Google Drive, Amazon S3, Dropbox, and public
   media links.

### Playback, UX, And Interaction

 * Multiple quality levels (720p, 1080p, 2160p+).
 * Playback rate/speed selector and optional go fullscreen on play.
 * Subtitles support (.txt, .srt, .vtt) with subtitle selector.
 * Thumbnails preview via .vtt and live thumbnails preview.
 * A-to-B loop, annotations, cuepoints, and custom right-click menu.
 * Keyboard controls, embed/share window, info window, and watermark logo.
 * Real-time audio spectrum visualizer for MP3.
 * Chromecast support for compatible media playback.

### 360, VR, And Advanced Video

 * 360 panoramic video support.
 * Panoramic VR and stereoscopic playback with WebXR.
 * Cardboard-compatible immersive VR support.

### Ads, Monetization, And Analytics

 * Built-in pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll ads.
 * Popup ads and pause overlay ad window.
 * VAST and VMAP support with advanced ad scheduling.
 * Google IMA SDK and DFP/DoubleClick IMA tags support.
 * Google Adsense and VPAID support.
 * Google Analytics integration.

### Security, Access, And WordPress Integration

 * Video source/path encryption.
 * Private and password-protected videos.
 * Playback only for logged-in users.
 * Digital fingerprint stamp support.
 * WooCommerce support.
 * Shortcode generator and admin workflow for fast setup.

### Supported Use Cases

 * Online courses, coaching libraries, and training portals.
 * Membership and paid-content websites.
 * Product demos, SaaS explainers, and marketing landing pages.
 * WooCommerce product media and video-first product galleries.
 * Live streaming pages using HLS and MPEG-DASH.
 * Audio/podcast pages with visualizer and playlist support.
 * Protected/private video portals for clients or internal teams.
 * 360 and VR immersive media showcases.

### Shortcode

Basic example:

[fwduvp preset_id=”skin_minimal_dark” playlist_id=”main_playlist_1″ start_at_playlist
=”0″ start_at_video=”0″]

Common shortcode attributes:
 – preset_id: Required preset configuration ID. – playlist_id:
Required main playlist ID/name created in the admin. – start_at_playlist: Optional
start playlist index. – start_at_video: Optional start video index.

### 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. – What data is sent: playback
analytics event data. – 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: loading YouTube metadata for configured YouTube sources.
–
When it is used: when a YouTube source is configured. – What data is sent: configured
YouTube identifiers and API key from browser requests. – 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/control of YouTube videos.
 – When it is
used: when current source is YouTube. – What data is sent: browser connections to
YouTube player/video resources. – Service provider: Google (YouTube). – Terms of
service: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms – Privacy policy: https://policies.google.
com/privacy

 1. Vimeo Player API

– What it is used for: embedded playback/control of Vimeo videos.
 – When it is 
used: when current source is Vimeo. – What data is sent: browser connections to 
Vimeo player/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: ad delivery flows (IMA/DoubleClick/VAST/VMAP).
 – When it
is used: when ad features that require IMA are enabled. – What data is sent: ad 
request/playback context data from browser. – Service provider: Google. – Terms 
of service: https://policies.google.com/terms – Privacy policy: https://policies.
google.com/privacy

 1. Google Cast Sender SDK (Chromecast)

– What it is used for: Chromecast sender support.
 – When it is used: when Chromecast
feature is enabled and available. – What data is sent: cast session/media-cast data
from browser/device. – Service provider: Google. – Terms of service: https://policies.
google.com/terms – Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

 1. Google Fonts API

– What it is used for: loading Roboto font used by player styles.
 – When it is 
used: when plugin stylesheet is loaded. – What data is sent: font CSS/font file 
requests from browser. – Service provider: Google. – 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.
 – When it is used: when visitor
clicks share buttons. – What data is sent: current page URL to selected sharing 
service.

### Video Tutorials

 * Main WordPress setup and usage: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtlBO7KJGi4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtlBO7KJGi4)
 * Installation (timestamped): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtlBO7KJGi4?t=1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtlBO7KJGi4?t=1)
 * WooCommerce setup: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxAWCjNAKdQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxAWCjNAKdQ)
 * 360 / VR workflow: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL8oWo9UPGA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL8oWo9UPGA)
 * Fingerprint stamp: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ccWSz1Mr_0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ccWSz1Mr_0)
 * Google Drive media setup: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK3YucN2PYc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK3YucN2PYc)
 * Google Adsense setup: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXsfBh74ho4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXsfBh74ho4)
 * Global advertisement: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz55uyF-Awk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz55uyF-Awk)
 * Thumbnails preview (.vtt): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqTNCPE1zYE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqTNCPE1zYE)
 * Live thumbnails preview: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNhpC0dndAg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNhpC0dndAg)
 * Chromecast: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_7x3pFSg24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_7x3pFSg24)
 * YouTube API key: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whcjAjftBL0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whcjAjftBL0)
 * Google Analytics integration: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs_j1pWSbEY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs_j1pWSbEY)
 * Open in lightbox: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEqE31YReX8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEqE31YReX8)

### 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)

### Development

This plugin’s full source code is publicly available for transparency and verification.

Developed and maintained by [FutureWebDesign](https://fwdapps.net).

 * [Source code and build tools](https://fwdapps.net/d/js/uvp.zip) – includes original
   uncompiled files and Vite build configuration.
 * Distributed plugin uses a compiled build generated by Vite for optimal performance.

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## 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.
 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 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.

### Does it support 360 and VR videos?

Yes. UVP supports panoramic 360 video, VR, stereoscopic playback, WebXR, and Cardboard-
compatible immersive experiences.

## 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?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/fwd-video-player/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/fwd-video-player/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/fwd-video-player/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/fwd-video-player/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Meta

 *  Version **11.0**
 *  Last updated **2 వారాలు ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.0**
 *  PHP version ** 8.0 or higher **
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fwd-video-player/)
 * Tags
 * [hls](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/hls/)[HTML5 video](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/html5-video/)
   [video player](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/video-player/)[vimeo](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/vimeo/)
   [youtube](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/youtube/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://te.wordpress.org/plugins/fwd-video-player/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ FWD ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/futurewebdesign/)

## Support

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