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Responsive Videos by Angie Makes

By Chris Baldelomar

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Responsive Videos by Angie Makes Review - In-Depth Analysis

Responsive video plugin that automatically resizes videos in WordPress. Uses CSS only for aspect ratio adjustments without JavaScript delays.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.66/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

600+

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 was designed and tested to work with Angie Makes WordPress themes.

This plugin will automatically resize your videos inserted in your WordPress editor. The code is light and only uses CSS. No javascript is used so there is no delay in your iframes and/or embedded objects from being resized. This plugin will also try to correctly guess your aspect ratio so your videos always look great. And if the aspect ratio is not correctly identified, then you can easily apply the correct aspect ratio using CSS. Every video is assigned a unique class name.

It currently has been tested for the following providers: YouTube, Vimeo, DailyMotion, WordPress TV, Embed, Object, Iframe.

Comparing to Alternatives

Responsive Videos by Angie Makes is a straightforward plugin focused on making videos responsive with minimal setup, standing out among similar tools.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Very easy to use with no configuration needed
Effectively makes videos responsive on mobile devices
Lightweight and uses only CSS for responsiveness
Works well even on older WordPress themes
Supports major video providers out of the box

Weaknesses

Does not support Facebook video embeds
Limited to basic responsive video functionality
No advanced customization options
No pro version with additional features

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews, users generally praise the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness in making videos responsive.

Positive highlights

'It does what it says' - my23rdwish
'Nothing else worked, but this plugin did!' - Don
'Five stars works great!!!' - LNN
'It’s Work! Easy activation and use' - Syafiq Freman
'Very lightweight and works!' - Jonathan Camp

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lacks support for Facebook video embeds
No configuration or customization options

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-fuss plugin to make embedded videos responsive on their WordPress site without needing configuration.

Not ideal for

Users who require support for Facebook videos or advanced customization features will find this plugin limiting.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides full functionality to make videos responsive with no setup required.

Final Verdict

Responsive Videos by Angie Makes is an excellent choice for users who want a lightweight, easy-to-use plugin that instantly makes videos responsive without any configuration. It performs well across various themes and major video providers, earning high praise from users.

However, it lacks support for Facebook video embeds and does not offer advanced customization options. Users needing these features may want to consider alternative plugins. Overall, it delivers great value as a free, straightforward solution with no known security issues.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Responsive Videos by Angie Makes plugin.

responsive video

video embedding

CSS video

Screenshots

FAQ

Uzip the wc-responsive-video.zip folder.
Upload the wc-responsive-video folder to your /wp-content/plugins directory.
In your WordPress dashboard, head over to the Plugins section.
Activate WordPress Canvas – Responsive Videos.