Fast, Ad-Free Video for WordPress
Copy your Swarm CDN Key from the Dashboard tab of your SmartVideo account, paste it into the plugin’s Setup tab, and click Enable SmartVideo. Vimeo embeds convert automatically, and uploaded or self-hosted videos play through the fast, ad-free player. Native support for Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi, and more.
1,000+ active installs · Available on WordPress.orgWorks with Every Page Builder
Native blocks and widgets for the builders you already use. No shortcodes, no workarounds.
Gutenberg
BlockElementor
WidgetDivi 5
ModuleBeaver Builder
ModuleBricks
Element
Classic Editor
ShortcodeWhy WordPress Sites Choose SmartVideo
Lightweight Player, Not a Bloated Embed
SmartVideo’s player is a fraction of the size. A standard YouTube embed loads a heavy bundle of scripts before the video even starts. That can be the difference between passing and failing Core Web Vitals.
Auto-convert Vimeo embeds
Flip a toggle in the plugin settings and SmartVideo upgrades existing Vimeo embeds across your entire site. No page edits, no shortcode swaps — it just works.
Our own global edge network
Videos are delivered from the nearest edge location. Your visitors get reliable playback whether they’re in New York, Tokyo, or São Paulo.
Your brand, your player
Custom colors, play button style, and watermarking (Pro). No YouTube logos, no “Watch on YouTube” links, no suggested videos pulling visitors away.
Selling Courses on WordPress?
LearnDash
Add video to LearnDash lessons and topics. See LearnDash video hosting →
LifterLMS and other LMS plugins
Works with LifterLMS and other WordPress-based LMS platforms. See LMS video hosting →
No per-student fees
Pricing is based on monthly video views, not student count.
Up and Running in Under 2 Minutes
No developer needed. No code to write. The plugin handles everything.
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Install the plugin
Search “SmartVideo” in your WordPress plugin directory, or upload the zip file. One click to activate.
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Enter your CDN key
Copy your Swarm CDN Key from the Dashboard tab of your SmartVideo account, paste it into the plugin’s Setup tab, and click Enable SmartVideo.
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Done — videos are live
SmartVideo serves your videos through the fast, ad-free player. Vimeo embeds convert automatically when their Who can watch setting is Anyone. YouTube conversion is best-effort, so upload YouTube videos to your SmartVideo library; smartvideo tags or the library cover everything else.
- Tested with the latest WordPress · Compatible with PHP 7.3+
- No theme conflicts — loads conditionally, only on pages with video
- Rollback-safe: deactivate the plugin to restore original embeds
- Need help? Priority support on Growth and Pro plans
What SmartVideo Users Are Saying
Bye, Vimeo 👋 … I was using Vimeo for the courses, but Vimeo can be expensive, … The solution was Swarmify. … From the moment you press play, it plays. Very good picture and sound quality and no buffering problems. … I've used it for almost 200 videos that were on Vimeo and that now are in my Dropbox, and it works like a charm.
Swarmify saved us hours of development, significantly reduced our disk space and bandwidth utilization, which in turn cut down our hosting expenses in half.
Goodbye YouTube embeds. Will not miss you! So, the thing I hate the most of YouTube embeds, other than the bloated code, is that it can steal my traffic with its branding and suggested videos. … Swarmify brings an amazing solution to the table.
Builder-Specific Guides
Step-by-step setup for your page builder.
SmartVideo + Elementor
How to add the SmartVideo widget in Elementor and configure playback options.
Read guide →SmartVideo + Divi
Using the SmartVideo module inside Divi Builder layouts.
Read guide →Using Bricks, Beaver Builder, or Gutenberg? The SmartVideo plugin registers native elements for each — no extra setup needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Get in touch or browse the help center.
Does SmartVideo work with my page builder?
Yes. SmartVideo includes native blocks/widgets for Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi 5, Beaver Builder, and Bricks. For the Classic Editor, use the [smartvideo] shortcode. The Vimeo auto-conversion feature works regardless of builder — it detects Vimeo embeds at the page level.
Will SmartVideo slow down my WordPress site?
The opposite. SmartVideo’s player is a fraction of the size of a standard YouTube embed, and it only loads on pages that contain video (conditional loading). Most sites see Core Web Vitals improve after installing.
Does it auto-replace Vimeo embeds?
Yes. Once you’ve clicked Enable SmartVideo on the plugin’s Setup tab, there’s nothing else to turn on. “Replace YouTube & Vimeo embeds” (Settings tab → Auto-conversions) is on by default, so SmartVideo detects Vimeo iframes across your site and upgrades them to the fast, ad-free player. No page edits needed. SmartVideo imports Vimeo videos whose Who can watch setting is Anyone. To keep those videos private to your own site while SmartVideo serves them, set Where can this be embedded to Specific domains and list your website’s domain. Password-protected and Only me videos stay on Vimeo; change the setting to convert them.
What video formats are supported?
MP4, HLS (M3U8), MPEG-DASH, and WebM for video. MP3, AAC, and Opus for audio. The player handles adaptive bitrate streaming automatically.
Do I need to edit my existing pages?
For Vimeo embeds, no — auto-conversion upgrades them site-wide. Every page carrying a Vimeo embed needs to be loaded once. That includes pages behind a login: open each of those pages yourself once while logged in. For other videos, use the SmartVideo block in your page builder, the shortcode in the Classic Editor, or upload to the SmartVideo library and grab the embed code.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every plan includes a 14-day free trial — card required, no charge until day 15. The plugin itself is free to install from WordPress.org. See pricing for plan details.
What kind of support does SmartVideo offer?
Every plan includes email support from real humans — not chatbots. Most questions are answered within a few hours. Growth and Pro plans get priority response times.
Lightweight Video Starts Here
Install SmartVideo and serve every video on your WordPress site through a lightweight, ad-free player. Unlimited bandwidth, zero ads, and native builder support from $19/month. See how SmartVideo speeds up WordPress sites.
14-day free trial · Card required, no charge until day 15