Install
Upload it under Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin, then activate.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/emmadhussain37/eh-video-gallery/releases/download/v1.0.0/eh-video-gallery.zipResponsive video gallery for self-hosted MP4, YouTube, and Vimeo videos with category filters and shortcode support.
Description
EH Video Gallery lets you create responsive video galleries using a custom post type and a simple shortcode. Display self-hosted MP4, YouTube, and Vimeo videos in a clean gallery with category filtering and a custom fullscreen player.
Features
- Self-hosted MP4 video support
- YouTube video support
- Vimeo video support
- Responsive video gallery layout
- Custom fullscreen video player
- Video category filters
- Custom player logo
- Gutenberg compatible
- Lightweight and optimized
- Easy shortcode support
Shortcode
Display the gallery:
[video_gallery]
Example with attributes:
[video_gallery posts="9" columns="3"]
Available attributes:
posts– Number of videos to display.columns– Number of gallery columns.category– Display videos from a specific category.show_filters– Show or hide category filters (yesorno).
Installation
- Upload the plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Go to Videos → Add New.
- Enter a video URL and upload a featured image.
- Assign video categories if desired.
- Insert the shortcode:
[video_gallery]
Frequently Asked Questions
Which video formats are supported?
The plugin supports self-hosted MP4 videos, YouTube videos, and Vimeo videos.
Is the gallery responsive?
Yes. The gallery automatically adapts to desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
Can I upload my own player logo?
Yes. Go to Videos → Settings and upload a custom logo for the video player.
Does it work with the Block Editor?
Yes. The shortcode can be inserted into any Shortcode block in the WordPress Block Editor.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Custom video post type.
- Video category taxonomy.
- Responsive gallery layout.
- Custom fullscreen player.
- Self-hosted MP4 support.
- YouTube support.
- Vimeo support.
- Category filters.
- Custom player logo.
- Translation ready.
- Uninstall cleanup.
Upgrade Notice
1.0.0
Initial public release.
Releases
1 release. Each count is every asset in that release; expand a row for the breakdown.