Title: PingVid Author: Devnet Published: 7 сар 22, 2025 Last modified: 6 сар 16, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/pingvid/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3332120) ![](https://ps.w.org/pingvid/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3332108) # PingVid By [Devnet](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devnethr/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/pingvid.1.2.0.zip) * [Details](https://mn.wordpress.org/plugins/pingvid/#description) * [Reviews](https://mn.wordpress.org/plugins/pingvid/#reviews) * [Installation](https://mn.wordpress.org/plugins/pingvid/#installation) * [Development](https://mn.wordpress.org/plugins/pingvid/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pingvid/) ## Description **PingVid** is a lightweight WordPress plugin that displays floating videos on your website to help promote products, announcements, special offers, events, and other important messages. The video appears in a corner of the screen and starts playing automatically without sound, allowing visitors to continue browsing without interruption. When clicked, the video expands and can play with sound, creating an engaging experience without the intrusive behavior of traditional popups. PingVid supports YouTube Shorts, standard YouTube videos, and self-hosted video files, making it easy to showcase promotional content anywhere on your site. Perfect for: * Product launches * Special offers and promotions * Black Friday campaigns * Store announcements * Product demos * Event promotions * Video testimonials * Welcome messages ### 󠀁[DOCUMENTATION](https://devnet.hr/docs/pingvid/)󠁿 ### Features * Floating video widget * Supports YouTube Shorts * Supports standard YouTube videos * Supports self-hosted videos * Autoplay playback with muted sound * Expand video on click * Responsive design * Close button * Lightweight and easy to configure ### Pro Features Upgrade to [PingVid Pro](https://devnet.hr/plugins/pingvid/) and unlock advanced targeting and customization options: * Assign videos to individual posts, pages, and products * Support for custom post types * Different videos for different content * Custom initial video size * Minimize button * Option to prevent visitors from closing the video * Additional display controls and customization options ### Support We’re here to help. Feel free to open a new thread on the [Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pingvid/). ### Reviews It’s funny how much joy all those 5-star reviews bring to our team. It really keeps us going and motivates us to bring more cool features. If you like this plugin, feel free to leave a [review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pingvid/reviews/#new-post). ### Other Plugins by Devnet Here are some other plugins we have developed that you might find useful: * [Free Shipping Label](https://wordpress.org/plugins/free-shipping-label/) – Increase order revenue by showing your customers just how close they are to your free shipping threshold. - [FSL Discount Add-On](https://devnet.hr/plugins/free-shipping-label/fsl-discount)– By setting customizable thresholds for single, double, or triple-step discounts, you’ll motivate shoppers to add more to their carts. * [Product Price History](https://wordpress.org/plugins/product-price-history/)– Track product price history with customizable charts and graphs on your WooCommerce store. 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Effortless collaboration, powered up. * [Snap Blocks](https://wordpress.org/plugins/snap-blocks/) – A lightweight plugin that lets you create reusable content blocks in WordPress. * [PingVid](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pingvid/) – A lightweight WordPress plugin that adds a floating video widget to your site. ## Screenshots [⌊Floating Video⌉⌊Floating Video⌉[ Floating Video [⌊Settings page⌉⌊Settings page⌉[ Settings page [⌊Settings page⌉⌊Settings page⌉[ Settings page ## Installation #### Installation from within WordPress 1. Visit **Plugins > Add New**. 2. Search for **PingVid**. 3. Install and activate the PingVid plugin. #### Manual installation 1. Upload the entire `pingvid` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Visit **Plugins**. 3. Activate the PingVid plugin. #### After activation Visit the new **PingVid > Settings** menu. ## FAQ ### Does PingVid support YouTube Shorts? Yes. PingVid supports YouTube Shorts as well as standard YouTube videos. ### Can I use self-hosted videos? Yes. You can use self-hosted video files in addition to YouTube videos. ### Will the video autoplay? Yes. Videos autoplay muted when supported by the visitor’s browser and device. ### Can visitors close the floating video? Yes. Visitors can close the video widget at any time. ### Does PingVid work on mobile devices? Yes. PingVid is fully responsive and works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. ### Can I display different videos on different pages? This feature is available in PingVid Pro. The free version displays a single global video across your website. ### Can I use PingVid with custom post types? Yes. PingVid Pro supports posts, pages, products, and custom post types. ### Can I change the video size? Advanced video sizing and additional customization options are available in PingVid Pro. ### Where can I find the documentation? Documentation is available at: https://devnet.hr/docs/pingvid/ ### Where can I get support? You can open a support thread in the WordPress.org support forum, and we’ll be happy to help. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/cd3e1a1b6fcff1cc27de750eb935dbe1c44d11c63c308baa67af6749eab053ed? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Reliable and Easy to Use](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/reliable-and-easy-to-use-36/)󠁿 [catoRam](https://profiles.wordpress.org/marcatom-online/) 2 сар 17, 2026 Works exactly as expected. Setup was simple and performance is solid. A plugin that does its job well. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pingvid/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “PingVid” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Devnet ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devnethr/) * [ Marin Matosevic ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/marinmatosevic/) [Translate “PingVid” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/pingvid) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/pingvid/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/pingvid/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/pingvid/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/pingvid/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.2.0 _2026-06-16_ * Add: Support for self-hosted videos * Update: Freemius SDK to latest version * Compatibility: WP tested up to 7.0 #### 1.1.1 _2025-12-03_ * Fix: Resolved mobile layout issue causing video to expand off-center * Add: Expand icon for opening the video #### 1.1.0 _2025-11-14_ * Fix: Resolved issue where videos would not autoplay or lost sound on certain mobile devices * New: Improved mobile widget behavior with smoother opening and better positioning * New: Updated frontend architecture for more stable performance across devices * Update: Refined video loading logic for faster initial display * Update: Optimized YouTube handling for consistent playback * Update: Freemius SDK to latest version * Compatibility: WP tested up to 6.9 #### 1.0.2 _2025-11-10_ * Fix: Adjusted mobile expanded video sizing to match actual aspect ratio * Update: Freemius SDK to latest version #### 1.0.1 _2025-08-22_ * Fix: YouTube videos now autoplay reliably on page load. * Update: Delay setting is now defined in milliseconds instead of seconds. * Enhancement: Videos now autoplay in a loop by default. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release. ## Meta * Version **1.2.0** * Last updated **3 цаг ago** * Active installations **20+** * WordPress version ** 6.4 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pingvid/) * Tags * [embed](https://mn.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/embed/)[floating](https://mn.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/floating/) [popup](https://mn.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/popup/)[sticky](https://mn.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/sticky/) [video](https://mn.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/video/) * [Advanced View](https://mn.wordpress.org/plugins/pingvid/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pingvid/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pingvid/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pingvid/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pingvid/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pingvid/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pingvid/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/pingvid/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Devnet ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devnethr/) * [ Marin Matosevic ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/marinmatosevic/) ## Support Got something to say? 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