Description
Video Gallery Block is a lightweight WordPress video gallery plugin that lets you create responsive video galleries, YouTube video galleries, Vimeo video galleries, and video showcase sections directly inside the Gutenberg block editor.
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Display YouTube, Vimeo, self-hosted HTML5, or Wistia videos in responsive video galleries, playlist video galleries, and showcase layouts without writing any code.
This Gutenberg video gallery block is perfect for creating video portfolios, testimonial sections, product video showcases, YouTube galleries, and Vimeo collections on any WordPress website.
Perfect For
Video Gallery Block is ideal for creating video portfolios, product video showcases, customer testimonial videos, YouTube galleries, Vimeo galleries, training libraries, course videos, and video collections.
- Video portfolios
- Product video galleries
- Customer testimonial videos
- YouTube video galleries
- Vimeo video galleries
- Training video libraries
- Online course videos
- Video showcase sections
Key Features – Free Version
The free version includes everything needed to build responsive video galleries in the Gutenberg editor.
- Responsive Video Gallery Block: Create video galleries with clean grid layouts that automatically adapt to desktop, tablet, and mobile screens.
- Album & Filter System: Organize videos into albums and allow visitors to filter videos by category.
- Responsive Column Layouts: Set different column numbers for Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile devices.
- Multiple Video Sources: Add videos from YouTube and Vimeo (Wistia & self-hosted HTML5 video files supported in Pro).
- Custom Styling Controls: Adjust gallery spacing, padding, borders, backgrounds, and shadows directly from the block settings.
- Automatic or Custom Thumbnails: Automatically generate thumbnails from videos or upload custom poster images.
- Video Captions: Add captions or titles to each video displayed in the gallery.
- Lightbox Video Popup: Play videos in an elegant popup lightbox for an immersive viewing experience.
- Optimized Script Loading: Scripts only load when the block is used, helping maintain site performance.
- Translation Ready: Fully compatible with multilingual websites.
Video Gallery Block Pro – Advanced Video Galleries, Sliders & Playlists
Video Gallery Block Pro extends the plugin with additional Gutenberg video blocks and advanced gallery layouts.
Pro Features Include
- 31 Premium Video Blocks: Includes advanced blocks such as Video Slider, Carousel, Playlist Gallery, Masonry Video Grid, Lightbox Video Gallery, Parallax Row Video Gallery, Slider Autoplay Video, Video Testimonial Section, Video Podcast Episodes, Video Stories, Video Shorts Reel, Video Showcase Wall, Video Curriculum Accordion, Video Hotspot Scene, Video Tabs Gallery, Video Scrollytelling Showcase, Video Timeline Gallery, Video Bento Grid, Video Comparison Gallery, Video Justified Gallery, Video Expanding Panels, Video Wall with Floating Player (PiP), Video Swipe Deck, Video Marquee Wall, Video Flip Cards Gallery, Video Map Gallery, Video Property Tour Gallery, Video Workout Planner, Video Wedding Story Gallery, Video Menu Showcase, and Video Feature Tour.
- Masonry & Mixed Ratio Layouts: Display videos in dynamic masonry galleries or mixed aspect ratio grids.
- Video Sliders & Carousels: Create interactive video sliders with autoplay and navigation controls.
- Playlist Video Gallery: Build organized video playlists with navigation and sequential playback.
- Parallax Video Sections: Add background video sections with parallax scrolling effects.
- Advanced Typography & Overlays: Customize titles, captions, and overlay effects for each video.
- Custom Navigation & Player Controls: Control slider navigation, autoplay behavior, and player interactions.
- WooCommerce Video Product Carousel: Show product videos in carousel layouts for WooCommerce stores.
- Priority Support: Get faster assistance and updates.
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How to Use Video Gallery Block – Step-by-Step Guide
Getting started with the Video Gallery Block is quick and easy!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Insert the Video Gallery Block
- Open any Page or Post in the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg).
- Click the + (Add Block) button.
- Search for “Video Gallery Block.”
- Insert the block into your page.
Add and Organize Videos
After inserting the block, configure the gallery using the block settings panel:
- Add video URLs from YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted sources.
- Create albums for filtering videos.
- Adjust column numbers and gallery layout.
- Customize gallery styling options.
- Enable or disable filter buttons.
Using Premium Blocks
When you try to insert a Pro block (such as Video Slider or Parallax Row) while using the free version:
- A placeholder block will appear.
- The block includes a Get Premium button.
- You can remove the placeholder if you choose not to upgrade.
Preview and Publish
Preview the page to see how your video gallery appears on different devices, then publish your page.
For installation help, see the Installation tab.
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Feedback
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Check Out The Parent Plugin of This Plugin-
B Blocks – A blocks collection and page building tool for Gutenberg.
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Source Code
The non-minified source code for this plugin is available on our public repository:
GitHub Repository
Third-Party Libraries
This plugin uses the following third-party libraries:
- plyr – MIT License (bundled at
public/js/plyr.js, powers the video player UI) - Isotope – GPL-3.0 License (bundled at
public/js/isotope.pkgd.min.js, powers video filtering and grid layouts)
bpl-tools
- Source / GitHub: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools
- License: GPL-2.0-or-later – https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
- Purpose: Shared utility library providing admin dashboard components and common Gutenberg editor controls.
- External Services: The library may connect to bPlugins, WordPress.org, and Freemius services for product data and checkout functionality. See full details: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools#external-requests–why-they-are-made
As the external service functionality is handled by bpl-tools as a third-party library, the following services are utilized:
bPlugins API
- Service URL: https://api.bplugins.com
- Purpose: The plugin’s admin dashboard fetches product comparison data and pricing information to display relevant upgrade options and feature details.
- Data Sent: Only the plugin slug is transmitted; no personal or site data is collected.
- Terms of Service: https://bplugins.com/terms-of-service/
- Privacy Policy: https://bplugins.com/privacy-policy/
WordPress.org Plugins API
- Service URL: https://api.wordpress.org/plugins/info/1.2/
- Purpose: The admin dashboard queries the official WordPress.org Plugins API to retrieve and display a curated list of other plugins by the same author (“Our Plugins” section).
- Data Sent: Plugin slugs and author name; no personal or site data is collected.
- Terms of Service: https://wordpress.org/about/tos/
- Privacy Policy: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/
Freemius API
- Service URL: https://api.freemius.com
- Purpose: Handles license activation, premium feature verification, update checks, and opt-in telemetry for both free and pro versions.
- Data Sent: Site URL, admin email, license keys, and version numbers.
- Terms of Service: https://freemius.com/terms/
- Privacy Policy: https://freemius.com/privacy/
Build Process
This plugin uses a build process to generate the production assets (JS/CSS) located in the build/ directory. The human-readable source code is available in the src/ directory.
To build the plugin from source:
1. Clone the repository: https://github.com/bPlugins/video-gallery-block-free
2. Install dependencies: npm install
3. Run the build command: npm run build
Build Tools Used: Webpack, Babel, PostCSS, Gulp.
Screenshots
Blocks
This plugin provides 1 block.
- Video Gallery Block Display your videos as gallery in a professional way.
Installation
From Gutenberg Editor
- Open the block editor.
- Click Add Block (+).
- Search for “Video Gallery Block”.
- Insert the block.
Upload Plugin
- Download the plugin ZIP file.
- Go to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin.
- Upload
video-gallery-block.zip. - Click Install Now and activate.
Manual Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu.
FAQ
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What is the best Gutenberg video gallery plugin?
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Video Gallery Block helps you create responsive video galleries, YouTube galleries, Vimeo galleries, and video showcase sections directly in the Gutenberg editor.
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Can I create a YouTube video gallery in WordPress?
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Yes. The free version supports YouTube videos and lets you organize them into responsive video gallery layouts.
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Can I create a Vimeo video gallery in WordPress?
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Yes. Vimeo videos are supported and can be displayed in responsive video galleries.
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Can I create a video playlist gallery in WordPress?
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Yes. The Pro version includes a Playlist Video Gallery block with navigation and sequential video playback.
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Can I create a video gallery without Elementor?
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Yes. Video Gallery Block works directly inside the WordPress Gutenberg editor without requiring Elementor or other page builders.
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Is Video Gallery Block free?
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Yes. The free version includes responsive video galleries, YouTube and Vimeo support, albums, filters, thumbnails, captions, and lightbox video popups. A Pro version is available with advanced layouts and features.
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What extra features are included in Pro?
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Pro unlocks sliders, carousels, advanced layouts, typography controls, and additional video sources.
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Does it work with any WordPress theme?
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Yes. It is compatible with all modern WordPress themes.
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Can I customize the gallery design?
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Yes. Free users can customize layout and basic styling. Pro users get advanced design controls.
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Can I create multiple video galleries?
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Yes. You can create unlimited galleries across your site.
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Is it mobile-friendly?
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Yes. The gallery is fully responsive.
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Can I use my own video files?
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Yes. You can use YouTube and Vimeo in the free version. Self-hosted HTML5 and Wistia video sources are supported in select Pro layouts.
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How do I get support?
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Free users can use the WordPress.org support forum.
Pro users receive priority email support.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“Video Gallery Block” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.4.1 – 24 June 2026
- Improved block metadata, keywords, and search discoverability in the Gutenberg editor.
1.4.0 – 18 June 2026
- Added 23 new premium blocks including Video Shorts Reel, Video Showcase Wall, Video Curriculum Accordion, Video Hotspot Scene, Video Tabs Gallery, Video Scrollytelling Showcase, Video Timeline Gallery, Video Bento Grid, Video Comparison Gallery, Video Justified Gallery, Video Expanding Panels, Video Wall with Floating Player (PiP), Video Swipe Deck, Video Marquee Wall, Video Flip Cards Gallery, Video Map Gallery, Video Stories, Video Podcast Episodes, Video Property Tour Gallery, Video Workout Planner, Video Wedding Story Gallery, Video Menu Showcase, and Video Feature Tour.
- Introduced a redesigned admin dashboard with an improved user experience.
- Performance: Greatly improved page performance when several video blocks are used on the same page.
- Performance: Videos no longer load data in the background — they now load only when played (on hover or click), reducing bandwidth and CPU usage and keeping scrolling smooth.
- Parallax Row Video Gallery: Fixed scroll stuttering by switching the parallax effect to GPU-accelerated, requestAnimationFrame-based updates and rendering posters instead of video elements until played.
- Video Carousel Gallery: Cards now show a poster image and load the video only on hover; off-screen videos are fully released.
- Video Slider: Now uses click-to-play, so videos no longer stream in the background.
- Video Testimonial Section: Idle cards render lightweight poster images instead of video elements, and card heights are now consistent.
- Video Playlist Gallery: Up Next durations now load lazily, and fixed an issue where selecting a video from the playlist did not start playing.
- Minor fixes and styling updates.
1.1.2 – 10 May 2026
- Compliance updates and security enhancements for directory guidelines.
1.1.1 – 12 Aug 2025
- Fixed minor issues.
- Added 8 new block styles.
- Added new shortcode styles.
- Added new dashboard.
1.1.0 – 30 Jan 2025
- Updated Fancybox library to v5.
1.0.8 – 27 Nov 2024
- Added option to hide the “All” album filter.
1.0.7 – 27 Nov 2024
- Added custom label option for common filter.
1.0.6
- Added gallery shadow options.
1.0.5
- Improved vertical video height handling.
1.0.4
- Added video captions.
- Prevented loading scripts when block is not used.
1.0.3
- Added translation support.
1.0.2
- Fixed add/remove video issues.
1.0.1
- Automatic video thumbnail generation.
1.0.0
- Initial release.