Description
The Universal Video Player adds a dedicated video player element to the WPBakery Page Builder (formerly Visual Composer), allowing the insertion of responsive players directly into any row or column through the visual editor. Suitable for sites featuring classes, product demonstrations, audiovisual portfolios, or institutional content, this module eliminates the need for manual embed setup and centralizes media controls within the constructor’s default flow.
Key Features
- Dedicated Element in WPBakery: Adds a custom shortcode to the constructor’s element panel, positionable in any row or column.
- Responsive Playback: Adapts the player to the parent container, maintaining aspect ratio on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
- Visual Configuration: Defines video source, autoplay, controls, and playback behavior via the element’s options panel.
- WPBakery Compatibility: Operates within the same editing flow as other native constructor elements without external panels.
- Integration with Existing Layouts: Allows combining the player with columns, tabs, accordions, and other WPBakery components on the same page.
Benefits of the Universal Video Player
- Centralized Editing: Keeps video insertion and adjustments within the same visual editor used throughout the page.
- Less Manual Code: Avoids the insertion of individual iframes and loose shortcodes for each published video.
- Visual Standardization: Ensures uniform player behavior across all pages built with the WPBakery.
- Device Adaptation: Delivers videos with responsive sizing for different screen widths.
For Whom Is It Recommended?
- Developers and agencies maintaining sites built with the WPBakery Page Builder.
- Editors and content producers frequently publishing videos on institutional or product pages.
- Professionals seeking to standardize the insertion of audiovisual media without resorting to manual coding.
For those using WPBakery as the main page constructor, the Universal Video Player shortens the path between uploading a video and publishing it on the page, keeping the editing within the same elements panel. The benefit is particularly noticeable on sites with recurring audiovisual media, where player consistency and integration with existing layouts outweighs individual page adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
Is Universal Video Player – Addon for WPBakery Page Builder GPL-licensed?
Yes. Universal Video Player – Addon for WPBakery Page Builder is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use Universal Video Player – Addon for WPBakery Page Builder on multiple sites?
Yes. You can use Universal Video Player – Addon for WPBakery Page Builder on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.
How much does Universal Video Player – Addon for WPBakery Page Builder cost at Ultrapack?
Universal Video Player – Addon for WPBakery Page Builder costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does Universal Video Player – Addon for WPBakery Page Builder include updates?
Yes. The current version of Universal Video Player – Addon for WPBakery Page Builder is 3.2.2, published at Ultrapack on Jun 29, 2025. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Universal Video Player – Addon for WPBakery Page Builder scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Universal Video Player – Addon for WPBakery Page Builder goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
How to install
Updates: manual. When a new version comes out, download it on this same page and upload it over the old one; WordPress asks whether you want to replace the current version.
The file on this page is the developer’s full package, documentation included. Do not upload that file through the dashboard: WordPress answers that the package does not contain a valid plugin. The plugin comes ready inside it, as a ZIP of its own, and that is the one you upload.
- Download the file
elements-universal-video-player-for-wpbakery-page-builder.zipand extract it on your computer. - Look inside the extracted files for the file
main/lbg_universal_video_player_addon_visual_composer.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select that file, click Install Now and then Activate.
- There is nothing to zip. The ZIP inside the package is already in the format WordPress accepts.
- The rest of the package belongs to the author: documentation, license and sometimes sample files. None of that is installed through the dashboard.
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