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Video Background Block – Use video as background in section.

By bPlugins

Active Installs

2,000+

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

  • 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

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:

  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
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

  • 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.
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Available Versions

Version Download Type
2.0.1 Download Stable
2.0.0 Download Stable
1.0.5 Download Stable
1.0.4 Download Stable
1.0.3 Download Stable
1.0.2 Download Stable
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Plugin Info

  • Version: 2.0.1
  • Last Updated: April 12, 2026
  • Active Installs: 2,000+
  • WordPress Version: 5.8 or higher
  • Tested up to: 6.9.4
  • PHP Version: 7.1 or higher
  • Tags:    
    background background-video block video video-background

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4.5 out of 5 stars. (4 reviews)

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