Optimized Video Playback With a Professional Touch
Video Block
The Video Block is part of FolioBlocks — a premium WordPress plugin created to give creatives a modern, polished way to present video content directly inside the block editor. Built to support both hosted MP4 files and YouTube & Vimeo links, it delivers a clean, distraction-free playback experience that feels elegant and professional across all devices.
Where the default WordPress video options are limited, FolioBlocks’ Video Block adds features you’d expect from a high-end portfolio system: Lightbox playback, customizable thumbnails, overlay controls, optional product information through WooCommerce integration, and a refined hover interaction designed to draw viewers in. Every element is crafted to let your videos shine without competing UI clutter.
The block is designed to fit naturally into any creative workflow — whether you’re presenting behind-the-scenes footage, short promotional clips, interviews, or full-screen hero sequences. With seamless drag-and-drop block-editor behavior and a clean data structure, it stays simple to use while offering deep customization for those who need it.
Combined with premium enhancements like right-click protection and Lightbox layout modes, the Video Block provides a modern, flexible, and visually polished way to showcase moving images throughout your site.
Features
Support for videos on YouTube, Vimeo, and Self-Hosted video files
Set thumbnail aspect ratio: 21:9, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:2, and 1:1
Fully responsive
Set thumbnail resolution
Lazy Load Images
Built in Video Lightbox
Show Title and or Play button on hover
Add border & border-radius to thumbnails
Right-Click Prevention
WooCommerce Integration
Video Block Demo
Bellow is a demo of the Video Block being used individually, the title and play button are set to display on hover and the Lighbox is set to include the Video Description:
James Bond: Skyfall
James Bond's loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her. When MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
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Compare Free vs Pro
Unlock advanced features and get the full potential of this block with FolioBlocks Pro.
| Features | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Support for Self-Hosted, YouTube, & Vimeo Videos | ✅ | ✅ |
| Set Thumbnail Resolution & Aspect Ratio | ✅ | ✅ |
| Responsive Design Ready | ✅ | ✅ |
| WooCommerce Integration | ❌ | ✅ |
| Disable Right-Click | ❌ | ✅ |
| LazyLoad Images | ❌ | ✅ |
| Hide/Display Video Title Overlay | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ice/Display Video Play Button Overlay | ✅ | ✅ |
| Enable Lightbox in Editor | ✅ | ✅ |
| Show video description in Lightbox | ❌ | ✅ |
| Custom Border & Border Radius on Slides | ❌ | ✅ |
| Drop Shadow Effect on Video Thumbnails | ❌ | ✅ |
Note: Disable Right Click feature adds a layer of protection but cannot prevent image access through browser developer tools or page source.
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Unlock advanced features and get the full potential of this block with FolioBlocks Pro.
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What Our Customers Are Saying
FolioBlocks is trusted by photographers, designers, and creative professionals around the world to showcase their work beautifully and effectively. Here’s what a few of our users have to say:
“Setup was quick, and block-based workflow feels natural – drop in a gallery, choose from grid or masonry styles, tweak spacing and captions. Hard to design something that doesn’t look great.”
– Will MacDonald, Web Developer
“The Video gallery block is just want I was looking for to use my website. Straightforward and easy to use.”
– Dave Marshall, Production Designer
“Had an opportunity to test this plugin during the beta testing period and it’s really slick. It feels native to WordPress and is incredibly full featured.”
– Johan, Web Developer
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