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Responsive Video Embeds

By Kevin Leary

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Responsive Video Embeds Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automatically resize WordPress auto-embeds, including video and other iframes, in a responsive manner.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.89/10

User Rating

3.9/5 (based on 21+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin will automatically resize your WordPress auto-embeds, including video and other iframes, in a responsive fashion. It currently supports various providers such as YouTube, Vimeo, DailyMotion, Blip.tv, Viddler, hulu.com, Revision 3, Funny or Die, WordPress.tv, and Scribd.

There is a live example available where you can resize the browser and watch the videos automatically scale to fit the resolution. WordPress has an auto-embed feature that allows authors to automatically turn a link to a video embed into a video player when a post is viewed.

This plugin modifies the output of the modify_embed_output filter, adding HTML and CSS to achieve responsive embeds. The method used in this plugin was crafted by Anders M. Andersen.

The Responsive Video Embeds plugin is compatible with WordPress Multisite, allowing you to enable responsive video resizing on every site or just specific sites.

Comparing to Alternatives

Responsive Video Embeds is one of several plugins designed to make video embeds responsive on WordPress sites. It competes with other plugins that offer similar functionality, providing users with options depending on their specific needs.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Effectively resizes videos without black frames
Compatible with YouTube videos
Simple to use and integrates well with posts
Maintains video aspect ratio across devices

Weaknesses

No pro version with advanced features
Limited customization options compared to some alternatives
Some users report occasional compatibility issues with newer WordPress versions

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 3.9 out of 5 rating based on 21 reviews, the plugin has a majority of positive feedback, especially from users who appreciate its core functionality. However, there is a notable minority of low ratings, though no specific common complaints were reported.

Positive highlights

Good plugin for posts videos resizing works fine without any black frame (pixelmort)
This is a good plugin, works really well with YouTube video (preWeather)
Worksgreat, still works (denicocc)
Works great on WP version 4.9.8 (alexndlm)

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features found in premium plugins
Limited updates and support indicated by last security scan in 2014
Some users may experience compatibility issues with latest WordPress versions

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, free solution to make embedded videos responsive without needing advanced customization or premium features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring frequent updates, advanced video embed options, or dedicated support may find this plugin less suitable due to its limited development activity and lack of a pro version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential responsive video embedding functionality that works well for most standard use cases.

Final Verdict

Responsive Video Embeds offers a solid, no-cost solution for making video embeds responsive, with positive user feedback highlighting its ease of use and effectiveness. It stands as a viable option among similar plugins, especially for users who prioritize simplicity and free access.

However, the plugin's lack of recent updates and advanced features may limit its appeal for users needing more robust or customizable video embedding solutions. Considering no security vulnerabilities are reported, it remains a safe choice but may require users to consider alternatives if they need ongoing support or enhanced capabilities.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Responsive Video Embeds plugin.

Responsive video

Video embeds

WordPress auto-embeds

Screenshots

FAQ

Install easily with the WordPress plugin control panel or manually download the plugin and upload the folder responsive-video-embeds to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
In the WordPress admin, enable the Auto-embeds feature under the Settings > Media menu.
Embed your videos using the auto embed feature provided by WordPress.