Smart Featured Videos for WooCommerce
Smart Featured Videos for WooCommerce allows you to add a featured video to your WooCommerce products. Enhance your product pages by displaying a video in place of or alongside the featured image. Supports YouTube…
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Smart Featured Videos for W… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| featured video | >100 |
| product gallery | >100 |
| product video | >100 |
| video | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Smart Featured Videos for WooCommerce
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
Smart Featured Videos for WooCommerce allows you to add a featured video to your WooCommerce products. Enhance your product pages by displaying a video in place of or alongside the featured image. Supports YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted video URLs. Videos are displayed in the product gallery and can be played in a lightbox or embedded player.
Key Features:
- Add a featured video to any WooCommerce product
- Supports YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted (MP4, WebM) videos
- Seamless integration with WooCommerce product gallery
- Option to play videos in a lightbox or embedded view
- Easy-to-use interface within the product editor
- Lightweight, developer-friendly, and easy to extend
Perfect for showcasing product demos, instructions, or marketing content directly on your store pages.
External Services
This plugin optionally embeds videos using the following services:
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YouTube
- Embedded via iframe.
- May collect user data (Google Terms apply).
- YouTube Terms
- Privacy Policy
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Vimeo
- Embedded via iframe.
- May collect user data.
- Vimeo Terms
- Privacy Policy
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Self-hosted videos
- Uploaded and hosted by the site owner.
- No third-party service is used.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/smart-featured-videos-for-woocommerce/, or install via the Plugins menu in WordPress. - Activate the plugin from the Plugins page.
- Edit a product and add a video URL in the new Featured Video box (YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted video URL).
- Save the product — the video will appear in the gallery on the single product page.
Frequently asked questions
What video sources are supported?
You can use: – YouTube – Vimeo – Self-hosted videos (MP4, WebM)
Will this replace the featured image?
No, the featured video appears alongside the featured image in the gallery.
Does it work with all themes?
The plugin works with most WooCommerce-compatible themes. Some custom themes may require minor CSS adjustments.
Is autoplay supported?
Yes, for self-hosted and embedded videos. YouTube/Vimeo autoplay works with iframe settings and may depend on browser policies.
Changelog
Bug fixes, compliance improvements, and better compatibility with WooCommerce themes.
1.0.4
Initial public release
1.0.3
- Removed Plyr (remote CDN dependency) and replaced it with a custom lightweight video player.
- Improved compliance
1.0.2
- Fixed output escaping issues for better security.
- Improved inline CSS handling.
- Complied with WordPress plugin review guidelines.
1.0.1
- Fixed various code issues for WordPress plugin review compliance
- Improved YouTube & Vimeo embed handling
- Enhanced performance and theme compatibility
1.0.0
- Initial release
For developers
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FAQ
Smart Featured Videos for WooCommer…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Smart Featured Videos for WooCo… free?
Yes. Smart Featured Videos for WooCo… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Smart Featured Videos for WooCo… safe to use in 2026?
Smart Featured Videos for WooCo… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Smart Featured Videos for WooCo…?
Smart Featured Videos for WooCo… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 452 times since it launched in October 2025. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.
Does Smart Featured Videos for WooCo… work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart Featured Videos for WooCo… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Smart Featured Videos for WooCo… need?
Smart Featured Videos for WooCo… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Smart Featured Videos for WooCo… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on November 28, 2025 (10 months ago).
Who makes Smart Featured Videos for WooCo…?
Smart Featured Videos for WooCo… is developed and maintained by Muhammad Haris.
What are the best alternatives to Smart Featured Videos for WooCo…?
The most popular alternatives to Smart Featured Videos for WooCo… are Really Simple Featured Vide… (5K+ installs), Video Gallery for WooCommer… (4K+ installs) and YITH WooCommerce Featured V… (3K+ installs).
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