VideoEngage
With VideoEngage you can easily embed video files and create video overlays like banner ads, clickable buttons or optin forms.
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VideoEngage shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where VideoEngage stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| video | >100 |
| video marketing | >100 |
| video-ads | >100 |
| vimeo | >100 |
| youtube | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About VideoEngage
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
With VideoEngage you can easily embed video files from your media library, youtube or vimeo. You can choose your mockup, your custom video size and your play button color and size. The best feature is to overlay your embeded video with your custom banner ad, your clickable button, your optin form or with a complete wordpress page or post. To create your overlay you can simply use the built-in wordpress editor or paste your html code. Define exactly in seconds where to show your overlay. The embeded video files, mockups and overlays are fully responsive.
Short Demo Video
Currently supported languages
- English
- German
Installation
- Upload the plugin to the plugins directory via WordPress Plugin Uploader
- Activate the plugin
- Go to \”Video Brandings\” and easily embed your video and create your overlay with the built-in editor
- Paste the shortcode in your post, page or widget
Changelog
no upgrade - initial release
1.0.0
- Initial release
1.0.1
- Updated some translations
Screenshots
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FAQ
VideoEngage: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is VideoEngage free?
Yes. VideoEngage is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is VideoEngage safe to use in 2026?
VideoEngage shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use VideoEngage?
VideoEngage is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,194 times since it launched in May 2017. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.
Does VideoEngage work with WordPress 7.1?
VideoEngage is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was VideoEngage last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on May 7, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes VideoEngage?
VideoEngage is developed and maintained by caprine.
What are the best alternatives to VideoEngage?
The most popular alternatives to VideoEngage are Presto Player (100K+ installs), Interactive Content – H5P (40K+ installs) and Advanced WordPress Backgrou… (30K+ installs).
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