--- title: "How to add Video Player in Elementor?" url: https://theplusaddons.com/docs/add-video-player-in-elementor/ date: 2025-01-10 modified: 2026-04-09 author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "Video is an excellent medium to convey a message effectively. Using videos can be an effective tool to increase engagement on your website.  With the Video Player widget from The..." image: https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/How-to-add-Video-Player-in-Elementor_-1024x536.jpg word_count: 699 --- # How to add Video Player in Elementor? ## Key Takeaways - The Plus Addons for Elementor allows adding videos from YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted sources. - The Video Player widget includes a Sticky Video feature with four position options: Bottom Left, Bottom Right, Top Right, and Top Left. - Users can apply CSS filters and masks to videos using the Video Player widget. - The Video Player widget offers overlay options including Only Icon Image and Banner Image for video presentation. Video is an excellent medium to convey a message effectively. Using videos can be an effective tool to increase engagement on your website.  With the Video Player widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily add videos from YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted videos in Elementor. [LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-widget/video-player/) ## Required Setup - [Elementor FREE Plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/) installed & activated. - You need to have [The Plus Addons for Elementor plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-plus-addons-for-elementor-page-builder/) installed and activated. - Make sure the Video Player widget is activated, to verify this visit The Plus Addons → Widgets → and Search for Video Player and activate. ## Learn via Video Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3IeWaz0N-k ## How to Activate the Video Player Widget? Go to  - **The Plus Addons **→** Widgets ** - **Search **the widget name and** turn on the toggle.** ![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/tp-video-activation-1-1024x491.png) ## Key Features - **Multiple Video Sources** - You can add YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted videos. - **Mask Video** - You can easily [add a mask to a video.](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//add-an-image-mask-to-an-elementor-video/) - **CSS Filter** - You can [add different CSS filters to a video.](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//add-a-css-filter-to-a-video-in-elementor/) - **Video Popup** - You can easily [create a video popup.](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//create-a-video-popup-in-elementor/) - **Sticky Video** - You can easily make the video stick to a specific area on the screen. ## How to Use the Video Player Widget in Elementor? Add the Video widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor to the page.  ### Video From the **Source** dropdown, you have to select the video source. Here you’ll find three options -  - **YouTube** - To [embed a YouTube video.](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//embed-a-youtube-video-in-elementor/) - **Vimeo** - To [embed a Vimeo video.](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//embed-a-vimeo-video-in-elementor/) - **Self Hosted** - To [add a self-hosted video from the media library.](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//add-a-self-hosted-video-in-elementor/) ![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/tp-video-video-source.gif) Select the option as per your requirements. Based on the selection, you’ll find different options to add the video. By enabling the **Sticky Video** toggle, you'll see different positions of the sticky video. From the **Position **dropdown, you have to select the video position. By selecting it, you can make the video stick to that specific area. Here you’ll find four options -  - **Bottom Left** – Shows the video in the bottom left corner when it's out of the widget screen - **Bottom Right** – Shows the video in the bottom right corner when it's out of the widget screen - **Top Right** – Shows the video in the top right corner when it's out of the widget screen - **Top Left** – Shows the video in the top left corner when it's out of the widget screen ### Video Options In this tab, you’ll find different video options. The opinions will vary based on the selected video source. ![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/tp-video-video-options.png) ### Image/Icon From the Only Icon / Full Banner dropdown, you can select an overlay for the video. Here you’ll find two options -  - **Only Icon Image** - With this option, you can use an icon as a video overlay. - **Banner Image** - With this option, you can use an icon and an image as a video overlay. ![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/video-player-image-icon.gif) Select the option as per your needs. Let’s select Only Icon Image here. From the **Choose Image** section, you can add an image as an icon. ### How to Style the Video Player Widget? You’ll find all the styling options under the Style tab to style the Video Player widget. **Video Title** - You’ll see this option only when the Banner Image toggle is enabled under the Image/Icon tab. From here, you can manage video title typography, color, and background. ![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/video-player-style.png) **Video Description** - You’ll see this option only when the Banner Image toggle is enabled under the Image/Icon tab. From here, you can manage video description typography and color. **Video Styling** - From here, you can add a border, box shadow, custom [CSS transform](https://www.w3schools.com/cssref/css3_pr_transform.php), and different CSS filters for normal and hover states to the video. When the Banner Image is selected under the Image/Icon tab, you can also open the video in a pop-up. **Icon Setting** - From here, you can style the icon on the video. **Mask Image** - You can add a mask to your video from here. **On Scroll View Animation** –  This is our global extension available for all our widgets, which adds scrolling animation as the widget comes into the viewport. [Learn more about On Scroll View Animation](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//on-scroll-view-animation/) Advanced options remain common for all our widgets, you can explore all their options from here. [View Advanced tab tutorial.](https://docs.posimyth.com/tpae/advanced-tab/) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What do I need before starting to add a Video Player in Elementor?** A: You need the Elementor FREE Plugin installed and activated, along with The Plus Addons for Elementor plugin also installed and activated. Ensure that the Video Player widget is activated by visiting The Plus Addons u2192 Widgets and searching for Video Player. **Q: What should I do if the Video Player widget is not showing up?** A: If the Video Player widget is not showing up, verify that The Plus Addons for Elementor plugin is installed and activated. Additionally, check that the Video Player widget is activated by going to The Plus Addons u2192 Widgets and ensuring the toggle for Video Player is turned on. **Q: Can I embed videos from different sources using The Plus Addons for Elementor?** A: Yes, The Plus Addons for Elementor allows you to add videos from multiple sources, including YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted videos from your media library. You can select the video source from the Source dropdown when using the Video Player widget. **Q: What is the best way to style the Video Player widget?** A: Styling the Video Player widget can be done under the Style tab, where you can manage video title typography, video description color, and add CSS filters. Additionally, you can add a mask to the video and customize icon settings for a tailored appearance. **Q: What happens if I enable the Sticky Video option?** A: Enabling the Sticky Video option allows the video to remain visible in a specific area of the screen even when scrolling. You can choose from four positions: Bottom Left, Bottom Right, Top Right, or Top Left to determine where the sticky video will appear. **Q: Is there a way to create a video popup with The Plus Addons for Elementor?** A: Yes, you can easily create a video popup using The Plus Addons for Elementor. This feature is part of the key functionalities of the Video Player widget, allowing for an engaging way to display your videos.