Smartupworld Video Modal
Display videos in a responsive modal via shortcode. Supports self-hosted MP4 files and YouTube videos.
Solid choice
Smartupworld Video Modal is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 4 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Smartupworld Video Modal stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| modal | >100 |
| responsive | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| video | >100 |
| youtube | >100 |
About Smartupworld Video Modal
From the official readme · v1.4Description
Smartupworld Video Modal provides a simple shortcode to open videos in a lightweight, responsive modal window. No jQuery dependency. Works with self-hosted MP4 files and YouTube embeds.
Usage examples:
-
Self-hosted MP4 video:
[smartupworld_video_modal url=”https://example.com/video.mp4″ button=”Watch Video” type=”video”] -
YouTube video:
[smartupworld_video_modal url=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/VIDEOID” button=”Watch on YouTube” type=”youtube”]
Features:
- Lightweight — no jQuery dependency
- Fully responsive video container
- Autoplay when modal opens
- Close via button, backdrop click, or Escape key
- Accessible (ARIA roles, keyboard navigation)
- Multiple modals supported on the same page
- Works with self-hosted MP4 and YouTube embeds
- Dev mode to disable asset caching during development
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/smartupworld-video-modal/. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Use the shortcode
[smartupworld_video_modal url="video.mp4" button="Watch Video" type="video"]in posts, pages, or widgets.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use YouTube links?
Yes. Add type="youtube" and use the YouTube embed URL (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/embed/VIDEOID).
Can I use multiple modals on one page?
Yes. Each shortcode generates a unique modal independently.
Can I change the button text?
Yes. Use the button attribute: button="Play Now".
Does this plugin require jQuery?
No. Version 1.4 removed the jQuery dependency — it uses plain JavaScript.
How do I close the modal?
Click the × button, click outside the video, or press the Escape key.
Changelog
jQuery dependency removed. Please clear your caches after upgrading.
1.4
- Removed jQuery dependency — now uses vanilla JavaScript
- Added Escape key support to close modal
- Added backdrop click to close modal
- Added ARIA accessibility attributes (role, aria-modal, aria-label)
- Added playsinline attribute for mobile video
- Fixed broken CSS transition on .btn class
- Improved close button styling and hover state
- Added Requires PHP header
- Added Text Domain to plugin header
- Updated stable tag to 1.4
1.3
- Added settings page with dev mode toggle
- Added multiple modal support per page
- Added custom class and href attributes to shortcode
1.2
- Added YouTube support via type=”youtube” attribute
- Improved modal open/close handling
1.1
- Renamed plugin to Smartupworld Video Modal
- Separated CSS and JS into separate asset files
- Added shortcode attributes for video URL and button text
1.0
- Initial release
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FAQ
Smartupworld Video Modal: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Smartupworld Video Modal free?
Yes. Smartupworld Video Modal is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Smartupworld Video Modal safe to use in 2026?
Smartupworld Video Modal is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Smartupworld Video Modal?
Smartupworld Video Modal is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,055 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 125 times in the last 30 days.
Does Smartupworld Video Modal work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Smartupworld Video Modal up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.
What PHP version does Smartupworld Video Modal need?
Smartupworld Video Modal requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Smartupworld Video Modal last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on September 14, 2026 (4 weeks ago).
Who makes Smartupworld Video Modal?
Smartupworld Video Modal is developed and maintained by Smartupworld Websolutions.
What are the best alternatives to Smartupworld Video Modal?
The most popular alternatives to Smartupworld Video Modal are Firelight Lightbox (200K+ installs), Lightbox & Modal Popup Word… (100K+ installs) and Popup Box (50K+ installs).
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