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JW Player for WordPress

wordpress.orgVideo & media players

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 12 Sep 2026; it is registered on WordPress.org and has been in the index since 29 Jun 2026. How this is checked

JW Player for WordPress is a plugin that lets users embed and control JW Player videos and playlists on their WordPress sites. It offers features like shortcode support, playlist management, and player customization for content creators and publishers.

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FreemiumWebEmbeddableCloud-managed
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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Allowing WordPress users to easily publish and control videos on their sites using JW Player.

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Audience: WordPress site owners and content creators

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Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: freemium · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: wordpress.org · wordpress.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Video & media players space, JW Player for WordPress takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on allowing WordPress users to easily publish and control videos on their sites using JW Player. Inferred · not functionally tested: JW Player for WordPress is a consumer product aimed at wordPress site owners and content creators. Basis unknown · not verified: There is a free tier. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Behind JW Player for WordPress is ilGhera, and it first shipped in 2015. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 5 catalogued features are video publishing, JW Player integration, and shortcode support. The interface is available in English and Western Frisian.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Video publishing
  • JW Player integration
  • Shortcode support
  • Playlist support
  • Branding options

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
video-playerjwplayer-integrationwordpress-plugin

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserEmbeddableCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyMulti-language

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Frequently asked questions about JW Player for WordPress

What does JW Player for WordPress do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: JW Player for WordPress focuses on allowing WordPress users to easily publish and control videos on their sites using JW Player. It is catalogued under Video & media players on PulseGate.
Who is JW Player for WordPress for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: JW Player for WordPress is a consumer product built for wordPress site owners and content creators.
Does JW Player for WordPress have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.
What platforms does JW Player for WordPress run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: JW Player for WordPress runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is JW Player for WordPress still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 12 Sep 2026.
What are alternatives to JW Player for WordPress?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include WP Jet Player, Related Videos for JW Player, and Playlist Player for YouTube.WP Jet PlayerRelated Videos for JW PlayerPlaylist Player for YouTube
Who makes JW Player for WordPress?
JW Player for WordPress is developed by ilGhera.
When did JW Player for WordPress launch?
JW Player for WordPress first shipped in 2015.

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