Description
Use video as background in the section.
Features
- Background Video: Use the video as a background.
- Fallback: Use fallback image.
- Overlay: Add overlay color to the video.
- Height: Set the height of the section.
- Padding: Set the padding of the section.
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.
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Enjoy!
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For installation help click on Installation Tab
Feedback
- Did you like this plugin? Dislike it? Do you have a feature request? Please share your feedback with us
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Screenshots
Settings 
Video Background
Blocks
This plugin provides 1 block.
- Video Background Use video as background in section.
Installation
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.zipfile 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
FAQ
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Is the Video Background block free?
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Yes, the Video Background block is a free Gutenberg block plugin.
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Does it work with any WordPress theme?
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Yes, it will work with any standard WordPress theme.
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Can I change block settings?
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Yes, you can change block settings from the Gutenberg block editor’s right sidebar.
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How many times can I reuse a block?
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You can use unlimited times as you want.
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Where can I get support?
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You can post your questions on the support forum here
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“Video Background Block – Use video as background in the section.” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
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.