Video Background
by pushlabs · Page Builders
Also makes 4 other plugins · 8K+ installs across the portfolio →
Easily assign a video background to any element on your WordPress pages or posts. Now compatible with WPBakery (Visual Composer) and SiteOrigin Page B …
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Health
C 61/100
Stale · Likely abandoned
Active installs
8K+
≈9K estimated
Momentum
+41%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: “page builder”, “siteorigin” and “video background” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
61 health vs 72 average across 1,892 Page Builders plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.9%
of downloads still active
At least 8K of 273.5K lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Page Builders plugin keeps 2.4%, across 1,267 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Page Builders plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
Removal-risk signals
28/100Maintenance and integrity signals that tend to precede a WordPress.org removal. Not an official status, a heads-up to act.
- Not actively maintained. No update in about 2 years.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Room to improve
Most to gain: Update recency
Updated 908 days ago, past the ~180 days where wp.org starts discounting
Tested up to WordPress 6.5.14; the current branch is 6.8
4.5★ over 63 reviews, smoothed to 4.32★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Last updated 908 days ago — ship an update; wp.org decays a listing's search weight after ~180 days.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
43
Momentum
Holding steady
-0.7
Velocity
places per keyword, 17d
33%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 17d
+0.7
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| page builder your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| siteorigin your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| video background your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| visual composer your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| wpbakery your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
3 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 0 listed. 3 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 5 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- “page builder”, “siteorigin” and “video background” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 8.9K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
No release in a yearHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
0
releases in the last 12 months
2.5y ago
latest release · v2.7.7 · 7 May 2024
37
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 97% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “8K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 7 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 9K.
Install history since 6 Oct 2019
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Skylabb2.1y ago
I like the ability to target a container div to display a background video. It’s a flexible and powerful approach. The part I wouldn’t want is having the custom fields on every page. This not only adds extra complexity to the editor, it can also confuse content contributors who are not assigned for the task. Commonly, you only include background videos on a few pages and more likely just mainly the home page. I wish there’s a separate screen when the user can manage which page to display background video.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ David Foreman2.7y ago
Works like a charm. Easy to use and configure. Bought the premium version too – even better. Well done to the developer for solving an often complex task with a nice, simple plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ culturalproduct3.3y ago
Tried this plugin because it claimed that it was compatible with Site Origin. It is in the sense it adds a settings panel where it should, good so far. But – when I apply a background video to a row containing the SiteOrigin Builder widget, the video will repeat inside any rows placed inside the SO Builder as well – clearly not desirable in most cases. It is a nifty effect and may be worth preserving as an option, but it shouldnt happen by default, and in most situations wont be wanted. The container option does not seem to work with Site Origin. Shortcode does at least place the background in SiteOrigin, but so far will only display the backup image, videos will not play. This topic was modified 3 years ago by culturalproduct. This topic was modified 3 years ago by culturalproduct. Reason: Update attempt to implement This topic was modified 3 years ago by culturalproduct. This topic was modified 3 years ago by culturalproduct. This topic was modified 3 years ago by culturalproduct. Reason: Small progress
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Henry H.3.4y ago
According to the reviews by others, it’d work like a charm. I’m leaving this review for those Oxygen Builder users who look for embedding YouTube/Vimeo video to a section/div background, you can skip this plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ thisismyalterego3.4y ago
Does everything it says, easy to handle.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ marianmas13.8y ago
Great and easy plugin. You just need found your container and the plugin do the remaining. Just perfect! Thanks a lot guys.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sofiaimpro4.1y ago
I just downloaded the plugin and seems to work fine
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ riaanvdh4.1y ago
i love this plugin it makes my pages look very creative
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.7.7 Removed .changeset , package.json , and package-lock.json from production dist 2.7.7
- — Version 2.7.6 Add CHANGELOG.md to production plugin bundle Update tested up to version to 6.5.2 2.7.6
- — Version 2.7.5 Fixed: Escaped shortcode booleans (loop, overlay, tap to unmute) 2.7.5
- — Version 2.7.4 Fixed: Escaped shortcode input (container field, and other attributes) 2.7.4
- — Version 2.7.3 Fixed: Fixes a bug introduced in v2.7.2 where the metabox does not appear on some UNIX systems 2.7.3
- — Version 2.7.2 Fixed: Upgraded CMB2 from 2.2.1 to 2.10.1 Fixed: Fixed critical errors seen when using UpdraftPlus 1.22.16 via the above CMB2 update 2.7.2
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (2.7.7). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Video Background <= 2.7.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ↗2023-02-20 CVE-2022-4652 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.7.3 Patched in 2.7.4
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 2 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
4 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 7 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 7 of 7 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ! Headings and lists 0 headings and 2 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,400 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-10-25 9K+ → 8K+ down after 181 days in tier
- 2026-04-27 10K+ → 9K+ down after 2044 days in tier
- 2020-09-21 20K+ → 10K+ down after 394 days in tier
- 2019-08-24 10K+ → 20K+ up after 869 days in tier
- 2017-04-07 8K+ → 10K+ up after 79 days in tier
- 2017-01-18 1K+ → 8K+ up after 387 days in tier
- 2015-12-28 600+ → 1K+ up after 57 days in tier
- 2015-11-01 400+ → 600+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Video Backgrounds for SiteOrigin Page Builder 2K+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags D -
Innovs WPBakery Visual Composer WHMCS Elements 1K+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags C -
Web and WooCommerce Addons for WPBakery Builder 1K+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags B -
Business Template Blocks for WPBakery (Visual Composer) Page Builder 70+ installs · 3.4★ · 3 shared tags D -
Mega Addons For WPBakery Page Builder 20K+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags B -
AOS Animation for SiteOrigin Page Builder 3K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags D
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