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Wonder Video Embed

By WonderPlugin

Content Management / Video & Podcast Management

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Wonder Video Embed Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily embed MP4, YouTube, Vimeo, and Wistia videos into your WordPress site. Supports sidebar widgets and is fully responsive.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WonderPlugin Video Embed is a powerful tool for adding videos to your WordPress site. It allows you to embed videos in sidebar widgets, posts, and pages. The plugin supports various video platforms including YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, and self-hosted MP4/WebM videos.

The video player is designed to be fully responsive, ensuring compatibility across all devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. It works seamlessly on major web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge.

Key features include the ability to insert videos into sidebar widgets, pages, and posts, as well as options for lightbox popups. You can also set videos to auto-play in a lightbox upon page load and automatically close the popup when the video ends.

Comparing to Alternatives

Wonder Video Embed is a reliable video embedding plugin with several alternatives available that offer similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and reliable video embedding after easy setup
Allows easy customization of video image size
Supports embedding from multiple sources including Dropbox
Highly rated with consistent 5-star reviews
No reported user complaints in negative reviews

Weaknesses

Has had medium severity stored XSS vulnerabilities in past versions
Security fixes required updates to address vulnerabilities
No pro version with advanced features
Security risk score is moderate at 5 out of 10

User Sentiment Analysis

Based on all 5 reviews, Wonder Video Embed has a perfect 5-star rating with no negative feedback, indicating strong user satisfaction.

Positive highlights

"Gute Sache! Arbeitet zuverlässig nach einfacher Einrichtung." - WolfgangL
"Perfect for my needs. Works without any problems and allows me to easily change image size etc" - Appsman14
"Very easy to add videos on my site with this plugin. Thank you guy!" - fcimone
"It just does a perfect job of embedding Dropbox Videos – don’t ever change it, please!" - deeveearr
"Plugin Embed videos good. thank" - lehoangtanh

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past versions had stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities fixed in updates
No advanced features available due to lack of a pro version
Moderate security risk score

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, easy-to-use video embedding plugin with reliable performance and no cost.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced video embedding features or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities might consider alternatives or wait for further security assurances.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers reliable video embedding with customization options such as image size adjustments.

Final Verdict

Wonder Video Embed excels in providing a simple and effective video embedding solution with excellent user satisfaction and no negative reviews. Its ease of use and reliable performance make it a strong choice for users needing basic video embedding capabilities. However, the plugin has had medium severity security vulnerabilities in past versions, which have been addressed in updates, but this history may concern some users.

While it lacks a pro version and advanced features, it remains a valuable free option. Users prioritizing security or advanced functionality might explore alternatives, but for straightforward embedding needs, Wonder Video Embed offers solid value and performance.