Using the WordPress Plugin

How to fix some layout and CSS issues with our WordPress plugin

Updated July 1, 2026

A simple fix for issues with video sizing and flashing while a Vimeo video is converted

This how-to might solve the following for you:

  • Odd video sizing

  • Fullscreen issues

  • Flashing while a Vimeo video is converting to SmartVideo

 

Heads up: Recent player updates handle most first-paint sizing and layout-shift cases natively — players without explicit dimensions, fluid YouTube/Vimeo replacements, and <iframe> embeds with author dimensions all settle into their final box from frame one. If you were running into “odd video sizing” or fullscreen quirks before, try removing any old workarounds first and see if the issue is gone. If it isn’t, the Alternate layout method toggle below is still available.

If you have our WordPress plugin installed, visit the SmartVideo plugin Settings menu.

Then, uncheck the Alternate layout method checkbox and click Save settings.

Now, check to see if your problems have been solved.

If they have… nice! 😎

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