Title: ZW Player Video Embed Author: zwplayer Published: March 2, 2026 Last modified: July 31, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/zw-player-video-embed/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3472326) ![](https://ps.w.org/zw-player-video-embed/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3472326) # ZW Player Video Embed By [zwplayer](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zwplayer/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/zw-player-video-embed.3.3.3.zip) * [Details](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/zw-player-video-embed/#description) * [Reviews](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/zw-player-video-embed/#reviews) * [Installation](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/zw-player-video-embed/#installation) * [Development](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/zw-player-video-embed/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/zw-player-video-embed/) ## Description ZW Player Video Embed is a professional-grade HTML5 video player WordPress plugin supporting all major video formats and streaming protocols. It provides a complete video publishing workflow with companion online editing tools — no coding required. Perfect for: live streaming, online courses, video portfolios, surveillance feeds, interactive training, and media publishing. #### Codec & Protocol Support **Video Codecs**: H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1 **Audio Codecs**: MP3, Opus **VOD Protocols**: HLS, DASH, HTTP-FLV, HTTP-MP4 **Live Protocols**: HTTP-FLV, WebSocket-FLV, HLS, DASH, TS, WebRTC, RTSP #### Player Features * VR / 360° panoramic video playback with interactive controls * Multi-audio-track switching with TTS subtitle-to-speech * Screenshot and video recording * Segmented loop playback * Picture-in-picture (PIP) and auto mini player * Multi-quality switching * Playback speed control * Local file playback (no upload needed) * Volume gain (up to 4x) * Keyboard shortcuts * Multi-language UI #### Subtitle System * Multi-track subtitle management with free primary/secondary track assignment * Supports URL, VTT, SRT, BCC formats and drag-and-drop loading * Built-in translation panel supporting 13 target languages * HLS embedded Closed Captions pre-build with full-text search * Per-track settings for font size, color, outline, position, and background opacity * Subtitle loop for language learning scenarios * Subtitle download (SRT export) * Companion [online subtitle editor](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/subtitle/) with AI speech recognition #### Chapter Navigation * Video segment navigation with JSON/VTT format support * Color-coded progress bar markers * Built-in search panel with keyword jump * Companion [online chapter editor](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/chapter/) #### Thumbnail Preview * Progress bar hover preview via sprite sheets * Companion [online thumbnail generator](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/thumbnail/) #### Logo & Watermark * **Logo / Station Badge**: Image logo with configurable position, dock, size, and opacity * **Watermark System**: Supports image and text types with three behavior modes: - Static — fixed position display - Dynamic / Marquee — moving watermark for anti-screen-recording - Tile — dense coverage for copyright protection * Text watermarks support template variables (e.g., `{user_name}`, `{sys_time}`) * Backward compatible with legacy `logo` parameter * Companion [online watermark editor](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/watermark/) #### Interactive Annotations (ZWMAP Protocol) * 13 node types: hotspot, text, image, button, choice, quiz, form, vote, card, webview, map, countdown, speed controller * 3-phase animation system with 18 effects * Color-coded progress bar visualization * Event-driven action chains * Mandatory/no-skip and pause-on-show for educational scenarios * Session variable system * Companion [online annotation editor](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/annotation/) with timeline-based visual editing #### Playlist * Multi-level grouping (Group Item) based on ZWMAP protocol * Per-item configuration for video URL, poster, subtitles, chapters, thumbnails, annotations, and watermarks * Auto-save playback progress per item with resume on next visit * Auto-play next item with configurable behavior * Favorites and play history with localStorage persistence * Real-time search with keyword highlighting * Dual-panel and single-panel adaptive layouts * “Up Next” preview panel * Companion [online playlist editor](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/playlist/) #### Magnifier & Screen Casting * **Magnifier**: Canvas-based circular magnifier with 1.5x–4x zoom levels and ` Z` hotkey toggle * **Screen Casting**: Google Cast and AirPlay support via native browser APIs #### ZWMAP Data Protocol ZWMAP/1.0 (ZWPlayer Media Application Protocol) defines a standardized JSON data exchange format for six modules: thumbnails, subtitles, chapters, playlists, annotations, and watermarks. All companion online editors generate ZWMAP-compliant data that can be directly loaded by the player, enabling a seamless “online editor export data WordPress publish” zero-code workflow. #### WordPress Integration 1. **Gutenberg Block** — Visual editor with advanced settings panels for all features 2. **Shortcode** — `[zwplviem url="video-url" ...]` with full attribute support 3. **Classic Editor Button** — One-click insert 4. **Multiple Instances** — Support for multiple players on a single page 5. **JSON Configuration** — Advanced setups via JSON attributes #### Online Tool Ecosystem Six companion web-based editors generate ZWMAP-compliant JSON data that can be directly used in Gutenberg blocks or shortcodes: 1. [Thumbnail Generator](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/thumbnail/) 2. [Chapter Editor](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/chapter/) 3. [Subtitle Editor](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/subtitle/) 4. [Playlist Editor](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/playlist/) 5. [Annotation Editor](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/annotation/) 6. [Watermark Editor](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/watermark/) #### Framework & Platform Support * **WordPress Plugin**: Full support for all v3.3.1 features via Gutenberg block and shortcode * **Vue 2 / Vue 3**: npm package `zwplayervue3` * **React**: Native integration via `useRef` + `useEffect` hooks * **UMD Module**: Compatible with CommonJS, AMD, and browser global imports ### External Services & Third-Party Libraries This plugin includes minified JavaScript libraries for video playback. Below are the sources and licenses for each library: #### ZWPlayer Core (zwplayer.js) This is the main player library developed by ZW Player Team. Documentation: https:// www.zwplayer.com/ License: Proprietary – The minified zwplayer.js is provided for use within this plugin. Source code is not publicly available. #### DASH.js (dash.all.min.js) A JavaScript library for playing DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP) content. Source: https://github.com/Dash-Industry-Forum/dash.js License: BSD-3-Clause Version included: 4.x Note: This library may reference XML schemas (schemas.xmlsoap.org) for MPD manifest parsing. No user data is transmitted to external servers during normal playback. #### HLS.js (hls.min.js, hls.light.min.js) A JavaScript library for playing HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) content in browsers. Source: https://github.com/video-dev/hls.js License: Apache-2.0 Version included: 1.x #### FLV.js (flv.min.js, flv.live.js) A JavaScript library for playing FLV (Flash Video) content via HTTP-FLV or WebSocket- FLV streaming. Source: https://github.com/bilibili/flv.js License: Apache-2.0 #### MPEGTS.js (mpeg.min.js) A JavaScript library for playing MPEG-TS streams. Source: https://github.com/xqq/ mpegts.js License: Apache-2.0 #### Build Tools No build tools are required for this plugin. All JavaScript files are pre-built and included as-is. The libraries above are used directly without additional compilation. ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * ZWPlayer 视频 ## Installation 1. Upload to /wp-content/plugins/zw-player-video-embed/ 2. Activate in WordPress ‘Plugins’ screen 3. Use Gutenberg block or shortcode [zwplviem url=”your-video-url”] ## FAQ ### What formats are supported? H.264/H.265/AV1 video, MP3/Opus audio. Protocols: HLS, DASH, FLV, MP4, WebRTC, RTSP. ### Can I use it for live streaming? Yes. Enable “Live Stream” mode or add isLive=”true” to shortcode. ### How to add multiple qualities? Use JSON in URL field: [{“name”:”1080p”,”url”:”hd.mp4″,”default”:true},{“name”:” 720p”,”url”:”sd.mp4″}] ### Does it support picture-in-picture? Yes, including auto mini player when scrolling. ### How to add subtitles? Use the `subtitles` attribute with a JSON array: `[zwplviem url="video.mp4" subtitles ='[{"url":"https://example.com/en.vtt","name":"English"},{"url":"https://example. com/zh.srt","name":"中文"}]']`. You can also use the legacy `subtitle1` and `subtitle2` attributes for backward compatibility. The player supports VTT, SRT, BCC formats and drag-and-drop loading. Use the [online subtitle editor](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/subtitle/) to create subtitle files. ### How to configure chapter navigation? Use the `chapters` attribute with a JSON URL or inline JSON array: `[zwplviem url ="video.mp4" chapters="https://example.com/chapters.json"]` or `[zwplviem url="video. mp4" chapters='[{"title":"Intro","time":0,"duration":30},{"title":"Main","time": 30,"duration":120}]']`. Use the [online chapter editor](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/chapter/) to create chapter data. ### How to add a watermark? Use the `watermarks` attribute: `[zwplviem url="video.mp4" watermarks='[{"type":" text","text":"{user_name}","behavior":"marquee"}]']`. Supports static, dynamic ( marquee), and tile modes. Use the [online watermark editor](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/watermark/) for visual editing. ### How to use interactive annotations? Use the `annotations` attribute with a ZWMAP JSON URL or inline data: `[zwplviem url="video.mp4" annotations="https://example.com/annotations.json"]`. The annotation system supports 13 node types including hotspot, button, quiz, and form. Use the [online annotation editor](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/annotation/) for timeline- based visual editing. ### What is the ZWMAP protocol? ZWMAP/1.0 (ZWPlayer Media Application Protocol) is a standardized JSON data format used by all six online editing tools. Data exported from any editor can be directly loaded by the player via shortcode attributes, enabling a zero-code workflow. ### How to add a logo or station badge? Use the `logo` attribute with an image URL or JSON config: `[zwplviem url="video. mp4" logo="https://example.com/logo.png"]` for simple usage, or `[zwplviem url=" video.mp4" logo='{"icon":"logo.png","dock":"right","x":"5%","y":"5%","width":"15%"," opacity":70}']` for advanced positioning. ### How to enable thumbnail preview on the progress bar? Set `useProgressTooltip="true"` and provide thumbnail data: `[zwplviem url="video. mp4" useProgressTooltip="true" thumbnails="https://example.com/thumbnails.json"]`. Use the [online thumbnail generator](https://www.zwplayer.com/tools/thumbnail/) to create sprite sheets and configuration. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “ZW Player Video Embed” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ zwplayer ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zwplayer/) [Translate “ZW Player Video Embed” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/zw-player-video-embed) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/zw-player-video-embed/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/zw-player-video-embed/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/zw-player-video-embed/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/zw-player-video-embed/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 3.3.3 * Added: VR / 360° panoramic video playback with interactive drag/touch/keyboard controls, live view settings panel, and auto-detection of 2:1 panoramic videos * Added: Multi-audio-track switching with TTS subtitle-to-speech support * Updated: Streamlined control bar UI with refined time progress, speed controller, and playback indicators * Updated: ZWPlayer core library to v3.3.1 #### 3.3.2 * Added: ZWMAP/1.0 unified data protocol for standardized JSON data exchange across six modules * Added: Interactive annotation system with 13 node types (hotspot, text, image, button, choice, quiz, form, vote, card, webview, map, countdown, speed controller) * Added: 3-phase annotation animation system with 18 effects and event-driven action chains * Added: Watermark system with static, dynamic (marquee), and tile modes; image/ text types with template variables * Added: Multi-track subtitle management with free primary/secondary track assignment * Added: Built-in subtitle translation panel supporting 13 target languages * Added: HLS embedded Closed Captions pre-build with full-text search and export * Added: Per-track subtitle settings (font size, color, outline, position, background opacity) * Added: Subtitle loop for language learning scenarios * Added: Playlist with multi-level grouping (Group Item), per-item feature configuration * Added: Playlist auto-save progress, auto-play next, favorites, search, and “Up Next” panel * Added: Progress bar thumbnail preview via sprite sheets * Added: Chapter navigation with JSON/VTT formats, color-coded progress markers, and search panel * Added: Magnifier with 1.5x–4x zoom and Z hotkey toggle * Added: Screen casting (Google Cast and AirPlay) via native browser APIs * Added: Six companion online editors (thumbnail, chapter, subtitle, playlist, annotation, watermark) * Added: New config options (defVolume, hideControlbarTimeout, timeFormat, translateApi, subtitleDownload, iosWebFullscreen) * Updated: ZWPlayer core library to v3.3.0 with full backward compatibility * Updated: Enhanced Gutenberg block with advanced settings panels for all new features #### 3.3.0 * Added: Dual subtitle support (URL, VTT, SRT, BCC formats) * Added: Chapter navigation with JSON or URL configuration * Added: Progress bar thumbnail preview * Added: Logo / station badge with position and opacity control * Added: Dynamic watermark with marquee and timed display * Added: Interactive annotations (ZWMAP protocol) * Added: Enhanced Gutenberg block with advanced settings panel * Updated: ZWPlayer core library (performance improvements) * Updated: Player UI styles and icon font #### 2.0 * Added: H.265/HEVC and AV1 support * Added: WebRTC and RTSP streaming * Added: Video recording and segmented playback * Added: Auto mini player * Improved: Gutenberg block UI * Fixed: Text domain issues #### 1.0 * Initial release with HLS, DASH, FLV support ## Meta * Version **3.3.3** * Last updated **2 weeks ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.6** * PHP version ** 7.0 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/zw-player-video-embed/) * Tags * [dash](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/dash/)[hls](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/hls/) [HTML5](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/html5/)[live streaming](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/live-streaming/) [video player](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/video-player/) * [Advanced View](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/zw-player-video-embed/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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