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MediaBlaster

Free WordPress video plugin

Turn WordPress into a structured video CMS

Organize movies, series, episodes, and short videos, then embed individual players or deliver structured content to a custom frontend or app. MediaBlaster is the content layer, not a video host or finished gallery theme.

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Current scope

  • Structured movies, series, episodes, and short-form video
  • HLS, DASH, and MP4 playback with captions and chapters
  • Optional Vimeo OAuth and review-before-import workflow
  • No video hosting or complete frontend included

Video management without a locked hosted platform

Keep content and configuration in WordPress while choosing your own media host, frontend, and connected-app workflow.

  • Model video catalogs as WordPress content
  • Embed individual video players
  • Import eligible Vimeo library items
  • Deliver content through a documented REST API

What the video plugin includes

Use MediaBlaster as a WordPress video CMS and playback layer while retaining control of hosting and presentation.

Structured video library

Manage movies, videos, series, episodes, artwork, descriptions, and playback metadata.

MediaBlaster Player

Embed HLS, DASH, or MP4 with captions, chapter tracks, and native fallback behavior.

Vimeo import

Connect a compatible Vimeo account, review eligible items, and import selected metadata and playback details.

App-ready REST API

Expose structured content to headless websites and connected apps.

Bring your own hosting

Choose a compatible provider or direct HLS, DASH, or MP4 hosting. MediaBlaster does not encode or deliver video.

Bring your own frontend

Use your WordPress theme, blocks, Elementor, or custom frontend. A finished video-gallery theme is not included.

Capability matrix

CapabilityStatusIncluded inDetails
Video librariesAvailableFree WordPress pluginOrganize video content as structured WordPress content.
MoviesAvailableFree WordPress pluginPublish long-form standalone video with media metadata.
Series and episodesAvailableFree WordPress pluginStructure episodic catalogs with series and episode content types.
Short-form videoAvailableFree WordPress pluginManage clips and shorter videos as a dedicated content type.
WordPress media playerAvailableFree WordPress pluginEmbed video with HLS, DASH, MP4, captions, and access-aware states.
Vimeo integrationAvailableFree WordPress pluginConnect Vimeo with OAuth and import eligible library content. Requires a compatible Vimeo account and enabling the integration.
REST APIAvailableFree WordPress pluginDeliver structured content to headless websites and connected apps.
Captions and subtitlesAvailableFree WordPress pluginStore and play WebVTT caption and subtitle tracks.

Set up a WordPress video library in four steps

  1. 1

    Install

    Install and activate the free MediaBlaster plugin.

  2. 2

    Configure

    Choose the content features and playback sources your project needs.

  3. 3

    Add content

    Create video posts or review and import eligible Vimeo library items.

  4. 4

    Present

    Embed a player or connect your theme, custom frontend, or app to the REST API.

Frequently asked questions

Build your video library in WordPress

Install the free plugin and start with the content, player, and API features your project needs.

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