Free YouTube-like video platform for WordPress. Create your own video sharing website with modern UI. Import videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and more.
| Author: | Polanger (profile at wordpress.org) |
| WordPress version required: | 5.8 |
| WordPress version tested: | 6.9.3 |
| Plugin version: | 1.1.2 |
| Added to WordPress repository: | 10-03-2026 |
| Last updated: | 11-03-2026 |
| Rating, %: | 100 |
| Rated by: | 1 |
| Plugin URI: | https://polanger.com/polanger-videohub |
| Total downloads: | 323 |
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Polanger VideoHub Lite is a free, powerful WordPress video plugin that transforms your website into a professional video sharing platform similar to YouTube.
Perfect for video bloggers, educators, businesses, and anyone who wants to create a self-hosted video platform on WordPress.
???? Key Features
- YouTube-like Interface – Modern, responsive design with beautiful grid layout
- Multiple Video Sources – Support for YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, self-hosted MP4/WebM videos, and custom embed codes
- Bulk Video Import – Import entire YouTube channels or playlists with one click
- Custom Post Type – Dedicated video content type with categories and tags
- View Counter – Track video views with detailed statistics
- Related Videos – Automatically display related content based on categories
- Powerful Shortcodes – Easily embed videos and video grids anywhere
- SEO Friendly – Clean URLs and structured data support
- Responsive Design – Works perfectly on all devices (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- Translation Ready – Full internationalization support
???? Supported Video Sources
- YouTube (single videos, channels, playlists)
- Vimeo
- Dailymotion
- Self-hosted MP4/WebM videos
- Custom embed codes
???? Shortcodes
[pvhl_home]– Display full video homepage with hero, categories, and carousels[pvhl_videos]– Display video grid with filtering options[pvhl_video id="123"]– Display single video player[pvhl_categories]– Display category list with icons[pvhl_channel author="1"]– Display author/channel videos[pvhl_latest]– Display latest videos[pvhl_trending]– Display trending videos[pvhl_search]– Display video search form
⭐ Upgrade to Pro
Take your video platform to the next level with Polanger VideoHub Pro. With 15+ powerful addons, you can build a complete video streaming platform with monetization, user engagement, and advanced features.
???? Monetization & Revenue
- Premium Content – Sell individual videos with WooCommerce. Pay-per-view system with video preview before purchase
- Live Streaming – YouTube Live integration with ticket sales for live events
- Marketplace – Multi-vendor video marketplace where creators can sell their content with commission system
- Video Ads – Display pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll video advertisements
???? User Engagement
- Comments System – YouTube-style threaded comments with replies, moderation, and spam protection
- Reactions – Like/Dislike buttons with animated counters and user feedback
- Live Chat – Real-time chat for live streams with emoji support and moderation tools
- Advanced Search – AJAX-powered instant search with filters by category, duration, date, and more
???? Content & Creators
- Shorts – TikTok/YouTube Shorts style vertical videos with swipe navigation
- Channels – User channels with customizable profiles, subscriber counts, and channel pages
- User Uploads – Allow registered users to upload videos from the frontend
- Auth System – Custom login/register pages with social login support
⚙️ Platform Features
- Navigation Panel – YouTube-style collapsible sidebar with subscriptions and history
- PWA Support – Progressive Web App for mobile app-like experience
- Media Optimizer – FFmpeg integration for video transcoding and thumbnail generation
???? Useful Links:
- Live Demo – See VideoHub Pro in action
- Documentation – Complete setup and usage guide
- Developer Guide – Hooks, filters, and customization
External Services
This plugin connects to third-party video services to embed and import videos. Below is a detailed explanation of each service used:
YouTube
This plugin connects to the YouTube Data API v3 to:
* Import video metadata (title, description, thumbnail, duration) when you add a YouTube video URL
* Import videos from YouTube channels and playlists
* Embed YouTube videos using YouTube’s iframe embed player
Data sent: YouTube video IDs, channel IDs, or playlist IDs that you provide
When: When you import videos or add a YouTube URL in the admin area, and when visitors view embedded YouTube videos
Vimeo
This plugin connects to the Vimeo API to:
* Import video metadata (title, description, thumbnail, duration) when you add a Vimeo video URL
* Embed Vimeo videos using Vimeo’s iframe embed player
Data sent: Vimeo video IDs that you provide
When: When you import videos or add a Vimeo URL in the admin area, and when visitors view embedded Vimeo videos
Dailymotion
This plugin connects to the Dailymotion API to:
* Import video metadata (title, description, thumbnail, duration) when you add a Dailymotion video URL
* Embed Dailymotion videos using Dailymotion’s iframe embed player
Data sent: Dailymotion video IDs that you provide
When: When you import videos or add a Dailymotion URL in the admin area, and when visitors view embedded Dailymotion videos
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