ReelsHive
Display engaging vertical videos in WordPress with the ultimate WordPress reels plugin.
Use with caution
ReelsHive works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 weeks ago
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where ReelsHive stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| gallery | >100 |
| reels | #10 |
| slider | >100 |
| Tiktok | #95 |
| video | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About ReelsHive
From the official readme · v1.0.14Description
Are you looking to show immersive vertical videos in WordPress, but struggling with slow page loads or distracting embeds?
Over 80% of web traffic is mobile, and users don’t rotate their phones anymore. If your website is still relying on flat, landscape-oriented videos or cluttered YouTube/Vimeo embeds, you are leaking traffic and conversions every single second.
If you aren’t capturing the micro-attention of today’s mobile audience with immersive, portrait-style video loops, your website is already falling behind.
The Ultimate WordPress Reel Plugin: Stand Out with ReelsHive
ReelsHive is the ultimate WordPress reels plugin designed to let you easily create and display high-converting, TikTok-style vertical videos in WordPress using your own self-hosted videos.
Get the exact same addictive, swipeable, fullscreen video experience of Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts on your site. By using this lightweight WordPress reel plugin, you keep users on your pages and retain 100% control of your traffic with no competitor ads, external logo overlays, or leaky links.
Why You Need a Dedicated WordPress Reel Plugin:
- Seamless Vertical Videos in WordPress: Modern mobile users expect vertical content. ReelsHive delivers beautiful portrait-style videos that feel native on smartphones, capturing mobile engagement that traditional videos lose.
- Stop Leaking Traffic: Standard embeds invite users to click away. ReelsHive uses your own self-hosted MP4/WebM video files, keeping users glued to your brand and your site.
- Add Call-to-Actions Directly to Reels: Turn passive viewers into active buyers. Place fully customizable CTA buttons on top of your WordPress reels to instantly direct traffic to your landing pages, signup forms, or checkout.
- Blazing Fast Performance: Don’t let heavy video scripts kill your Google Core Web Vitals. ReelsHive features predictive lazy loading and mobile buffering to ensure your pages stay fast.
Zero Complexity. Complete Control.
You don’t need a developer or complex video tools. Getting your portrait reel gallery live takes less than 2 minutes:
1. Upload: Go to ReelsHive -> Add New Single Reel and upload your MP4 video file.
2. Convert: Add an engaging Call-to-Action link, custom button text, and colors directly onto the video.
3. Embed: Copy the simple shortcode and drop it anywhere; posts, pages, sidebar widgets, or page builders like Elementor and Gutenberg.
Core Features built for Conversions:
- 100% Self-Hosted & Ad-Free: Run portrait video reels without dependency on external video networks or risk of algorithm distractions.
- Interactive CTA Buttons: Overlay direct links, custom colors, and text to guide user action on each reel.
- Multiple Display Layouts: Build TikTok-like Vertical Scroll feeds, responsive Grid galleries, or horizontal Swipeable Sliders.
- Deep Linking Support: Link directly to a specific video within a gallery from external emails or social campaigns.
- High-Performance Lazy Loading: Smart buffering that preloads videos selectively, optimizing your page speed and mobile bandwidth.
- Universal Responsiveness: Designed to look and work flawlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers.
External services
This plugin provides social sharing functionality that links to third-party services. These services are only accessed when a user explicitly clicks on a share button.
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Facebook: Used for sharing video reels on Facebook. When a user clicks the Facebook share button, they are redirected to Facebook’s sharing interface. The shared URL and page title are sent to Facebook.
- Service provider: Meta Platforms, Inc.
- Terms of Service, Privacy Policy
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WhatsApp: Used for sharing video reels via WhatsApp. Clicking the WhatsApp share button redirects the user to the WhatsApp API to compose a message. The shared URL and page title are sent.
- Service provider: WhatsApp LLC
- Terms of Service, Privacy Policy
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Twitter (X): Used for sharing video reels on Twitter (X). Clicking the Twitter share button redirects the user to the Twitter intent interface. The shared URL and page title are sent.
- Service provider: X Corp.
- Terms of Service, Privacy Policy
Installation
- Upload the
reelshivefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to the ‘ReelsHive’ menu to start creating your first reels.
Frequently asked questions
How do I display vertical videos in WordPress?
To show vertical videos in WordPress, install ReelsHive, navigate to ‘ReelsHive’ -> ‘Add New Single Reel’, upload your MP4 video, and save. Copy the generated shortcode and paste it anywhere on your site to display your vertical video.
What makes ReelsHive the best reels WordPress plugin?
Unlike standard embed solutions that drive traffic away with competitor ads, ReelsHive is a dedicated WordPress reel plugin that uses self-hosted videos. It features overlay call-to-actions, deep-linking, and lazy loading specifically optimized for vertical videos on WordPress websites.
How do I create a vertical scroll (TikTok-style) WordPress reel gallery?
Create individual vertical video reels first. Then go to ‘ReelsHive’ -> ‘Add New Gallery’, choose the reels you want to show, select ‘Vertical Scroll’ as the layout mode, and publish. Paste the gallery shortcode on any page.
Will hosting my own WordPress reels slow down my website load time?
No. ReelsHive uses an advanced predictive lazy loading mechanism. Videos only start buffering when visitors scroll near them, ensuring your pages stay fast and secure.
How does the Call-to-Action (CTA) overlay work?
For each vertical video, you can assign custom links and styling. The CTA button is automatically laid over your WordPress reel so viewers can take action right from the video.
Can I link directly to a specific video in a gallery?
Yes. ReelsHive supports deep linking. Every video in a gallery has its own URL parameter, meaning you can share a link that automatically scrolls to and loads a specific video for your audience.
Is ReelsHive compatible with page builders?
Yes! The shortcodes generated by ReelsHive work flawlessly with any block editor, classic editor, or popular page builders such as Elementor, Divi.
Changelog
1.0.14
- Fixed: Intercept browser back button when fullscreen overlay is active on mobile devices to exit fullscreen instead of navigating back.
1.0.13
- Enhanced: Updated the plugin description in readme.txt.
1.0.12
- Tested: Successfully with WordPress 7.0.2
1.0.11
- Enhanced: Redesigned the selection checkboxes on the single reels grid to be fully responsive and properly centered across all screen widths/resolutions.
- Fixed: Resolved vertical alignment of dashicon inside the select button in the gallery meta box.
- Changed: Lowered default Call-To-Action (CTA) font size fallback from 14px to 12px for cleaner UI and consistent display.
1.0.9
- Enhanced: Loading spinner displays cleanly with a transparent background directly over the video poster image.
- Enhanced: Handled various UI/UX edge cases for robust playback state management, ensuring smooth and stable interactions across all gallery modes.
- Fixed: Resolved video initialization issues in grid gallery layouts by strictly using the
loadeddataevent, ensuring videos are properly prepared before displaying. - Enhanced: Engineered a predictive lazy loading mechanism for the UI, drastically optimizing performance and memory consumption.
- Fixed: Append reel type to Add New URL
- Fixed: Preview video not visible in select reels tab
1.0.7
- Enhanced: Unified admin preview width to 260px for perfect visibility on Desktop, iPad, and Mobile.
- Fixed: Resolved JavaScript ReferenceError in the admin dashboard.
- Fixed: Synchronized loading state and real-time percentage display in the admin preview player.
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FAQ
ReelsHive: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is ReelsHive free?
Yes. ReelsHive is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ReelsHive safe to use in 2026?
ReelsHive works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ReelsHive?
ReelsHive is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 919 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 276 times in the last 30 days.
Does ReelsHive work with WordPress 7.1?
ReelsHive is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does ReelsHive need?
ReelsHive requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was ReelsHive last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.14, was released on September 17, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Who makes ReelsHive?
ReelsHive is developed and maintained by Aarati Parajuli.
What are the best alternatives to ReelsHive?
The most popular alternatives to ReelsHive are Smart Slider 3 (800K+ installs), Slider, Gallery, and Carous… (500K+ installs) and Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… (300K+ installs).
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