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How to Create a Video Popup in WordPress?

Key Takeaways

  • Nexter Blocks Video block creates a video popup in WordPress by adding the block to the page and selecting a source under the Video tab.
  • Custom Layout toggle in the Banner / Icon tab switches to Banner, while the Icon option opens the video in a popup by default.
  • Play on Popup toggle makes the video open in a popup when the image is clicked, after adding an image from Upload Image and optionally a play icon from Upload Play Icon.
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Looking to add a video popup to your WordPress site? Video popups are an effective way to engage visitors and deliver key messages or showcase your products and services.

With the Video block from the Nexter Blocks, you can easily create a video popup.

To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Video block, click here.

Requirement  – This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure it’s installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.

To do this, add the Video block from the Nexter Blocks to the page and follow the steps. 

1. Select the appropriate source from the Source section under the Video tab.

2. After that, add the video as per the selected source.

3. Then enable the Custom Layout toggle from the Banner / Icon tab and select Banner.

Note: The Icon option will open the video in a popup by default.

4. Then you have to add an image from the Upload Image section.

If you want, you can add an icon over the banner image from the Upload Play Icon section.

5. Then enable the Play on Popup toggle.

Now when you click on the image the video will open in a popup.

About the Author

Photo of Aditya Sharma CMO of Nexter
CMO at POSIMYTH Innovations · Nexter · 7 years experience

He has spent years in the WordPress ecosystem building, breaking, and optimizing sites until they actually perform. He works at the intersection of speed, growth, and usability, helping creators ship websites that load fast and convert. An active WordPress community contributor sharing through tools, tutorials, and direct collaboration. Tested practice, not theory.

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