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Video Background

v2.7.7

by pushlabs · updated 2 years ago

Easily assign a video background to any element on your WordPress pages or posts. Now compatible with WPBakery (Visual Composer) and SiteOrigin Page B …

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Rank
#2,309
Down1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 8,660
8K+ reported · High
Total downloads
273.7K
273,731 all-time
Rating
4.5/5
63 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +41.9% (30d)·Toward 9K+ · ETA ~3d

Video Background at a glance

Video Background is a WordPress plugin by pushlabs with 8K+ active installs, the #2,309 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 35 times, 42% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 63 reviews. Version 2.7.7 came out on May 7, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. It leads the 11 plugins tagged “siteorigin”. It was first released in 2015.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

789 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Video Background Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.204060Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateVideo Background
Nov 2, 202643
Nov 1, 202642
Oct 31, 202634
Oct 30, 202632
Oct 29, 202638
Oct 28, 202641
Oct 27, 202631
Oct 26, 202635
Oct 25, 202631
Oct 24, 202625
Oct 23, 202645
Oct 22, 202663
Oct 21, 202632
Oct 20, 202630
Oct 19, 202632
Oct 18, 202617
Oct 17, 202627
Oct 16, 202627
Oct 15, 202620
Oct 14, 202631
Oct 13, 202629
Oct 12, 202620
Oct 11, 202616
Oct 10, 202628
Oct 9, 202620

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 8,664 · -0.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.8.7K8.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20268,664
Nov 7, 20268,675
Nov 5, 20268,657
Nov 4, 20268,654
Nov 3, 20268,649
Nov 2, 20268,655
Nov 1, 20268,651
Oct 31, 20268,657
Oct 30, 20268,688
Oct 29, 20268,678
Oct 28, 20268,695
Oct 27, 20268,692

Rank over time

#2,309 · up 10 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#2.3K#2.3KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#2,309
Nov 7, 2026#2,308
Nov 6, 2026#2,307
Nov 5, 2026#2,313
Nov 4, 2026#2,312
Nov 3, 2026#2,311
Nov 2, 2026#2,311
Nov 1, 2026#2,310
Oct 31, 2026#2,311
Oct 30, 2026#2,309
Oct 29, 2026#2,318
Oct 28, 2026#2,317
Oct 27, 2026#2,316
Oct 16, 2026#2,319

Growth %

Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.13%
Nov 7, 2026+0.10%
Nov 5, 2026+0.04%
Nov 4, 2026+0.06%
Nov 3, 2026-0.07%
Nov 2, 2026+0.05%
Nov 1, 2026-0.07%
Oct 31, 2026-0.36%
Oct 30, 2026+0.12%
Oct 29, 2026-0.20%
Oct 28, 2026+0.04%

Active installs band

8K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.8K8.5K9KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.5.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20268K+
Nov 7, 20268K+
Nov 6, 20268K+
Nov 5, 20268K+
Nov 4, 20268K+
Nov 3, 20268K+
Nov 2, 20268K+
Nov 1, 20268K+
Oct 31, 20268K+
Oct 30, 20268K+
Oct 29, 20268K+
Oct 28, 20268K+
Oct 27, 20268K+
Oct 16, 20269K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #2317 → #2313
    • Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.797%
  • Other2.6%

Rating trend

4.5★★★★★63 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.7.7
Requires WordPress
4.5
Tested up to
6.5.14
Requires PHP
–
First released
Sep 10, 2015
Last updated
May 7, 2024
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Video Background

How many websites use Video Background?

Video Background is active on 8K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,309 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Video Background been downloaded?

273,731 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 35 times. See download stats

When was Video Background last updated?

Version 2.7.7 came out on May 7, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release

Is Video Background compatible with the latest WordPress?

Video Background’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Does Video Background have known security vulnerabilities?

None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Video Background up to date. See its security record

Is Video Background still maintained?

Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Video Background have?

4.5 out of 5 from 63 reviews on WordPress.org. 83% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Video Background?

The plugins most like Video Background, by the tags they share, are Mega Addons For WPBakery Page Builder (20K+), AOS Animation for SiteOrigin Page Builder (3K+) and Zen Addons for SiteOrigin Page Builder (1K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.5

★★★★★

63 reviews

  • 5 stars: 52 reviews, 83%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
  • 3 stars: 2 reviews, 3%
  • 2 stars: 3 reviews, 5%
  • 1 stars: 5 reviews, 8%
Positive
84%4–5★
Mixed
3%3★
Critical
13%1–2★
  • About 13 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Video Background
Estimated installs≈ 8,660
Reported installs8K+
Rating4.5
Reviews63
Total downloads273.7K
Authorpushlabs
First releasedSep 10, 2015
Version2.7.7
Requires WP4.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMay 7, 2024

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