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Ekwa Video Block

by Ekwa Team · github.com/agskanchana/videos-plugin · website

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/agskanchana/videos-plugin/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Updates itself. It ships its own updater (Plugin Update Checker), so new versions appear under Dashboard → Updates.
Readme github.com/agskanchana/videos-plugin ↗

A modern WordPress Gutenberg block for embedding YouTube and Vimeo videos with automatic metadata, custom thumbnails, lazy loading, analytics, lightbox playback, and enhanced user experience.

Features

  • Gutenberg Block Integration: Native WordPress block editor support
  • Automatic Metadata Fetching: Instantly pulls video title, thumbnail, duration, and upload date from YouTube or Vimeo—no manual entry required
  • Custom Thumbnails: Easily upload your own thumbnail if desired
  • Lazy Loading: Videos only load when clicked, improving page speed and Core Web Vitals
  • Responsive Design: Videos look great on all devices
  • Schema.org Structured Data: Boosts SEO with rich video markup for both inline and lightbox videos
  • Accessibility: Keyboard navigation, alt text, and screen reader support
  • GA4 Analytics Integration: Track video engagement (start, pause, progress, complete) in Google Analytics 4
  • Transcript Support: Add and display video transcripts for accessibility and SEO
  • Lightbox Video Playback: Open videos in a popup lightbox with custom thumbnail. Even in lightbox mode, the plugin outputs full Schema.org structured data for SEO
  • Performance Optimization: Inline critical CSS, lazy JS loading, and image optimization
  • Server-Side Rendering: Reliable, SEO-friendly, and update-safe

Installation

  1. Download the plugin from GitHub
  2. Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/ekwa-video-block/
  3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
  4. (Optional) Configure YouTube API key and GA4 tracking in plugin settings

How to Use

Gutenberg Block

  1. In the block editor, click the '+' button to add a new block
  2. Search for 'Ekwa Video' and select it
  3. Paste a YouTube or Vimeo URL in the sidebar settings
  4. The plugin automatically fetches video metadata (title, thumbnail, duration, upload date)
  5. Optionally upload a custom thumbnail image
  6. Configure display settings (show title, description, transcript, lightbox)
  7. To enable lightbox playback: Toggle the "Open in Lightbox" option. The video will open in a popup when the thumbnail is clicked, and all Schema.org structured data is included for SEO
  8. Publish your post/page

Analytics Integration

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4): Enable GA4 tracking in plugin settings to track:
    • video_start
    • video_progress (25%, 50%, 75%)
    • video_pause
    • video_complete
  • Custom Dimensions: Register video_title, video_provider, etc. in GA4 to see which videos are played

Accessibility Features

  • Keyboard navigation
  • Screen reader support
  • Alt text for thumbnails
  • Transcript support

Performance Optimization

  • Lazy loading for videos and scripts
  • Inline critical CSS
  • Responsive images and thumbnails

Changelog

Version 1.1.0

  • Automatic metadata fetching for YouTube and Vimeo
  • GA4 analytics integration
  • Transcript support
  • Lightbox video playback with Schema.org structured data
  • Improved lazy loading and performance
  • Accessibility enhancements

Support

For support, feature requests, or to report issues, visit:

License

GPL v2 or later.

Developed by Ekwa Team - https://www.ekwa.com