Last Updated
April 12, 2026
First Released
April 22, 2022
Download History (Last one month)
Use video as background in section.
Video Background | Demos | 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
Feedback
Check out the Parent Plugin of this plugin-
bBlocks – A blocks collection and page building tool for Gutenberg.
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From Gutenberg Editor:
- Go to the WordPress Block/Gutenberg Editor
- Search For Video Background Block
- Click on the Video Background to add the block
Download & Upload:
- Download the Video Background Block plugin (.zip file)
- In your admin area, go to the Plugins menu and click on Add New
- Click on Upload Plugin and choose the
video-background-block.zip file and click on Install Now
- Activate the plugin and Enjoy!
Manually:
- Download and upload the Video Background Block plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
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
Changelog
2.0.1 – 12 Apr 2026
- Fix video not playing on frontend.
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
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
1.0.0