Vimuse – Media Player WordPress Plugin

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Let me tell you about Vimuse—the HTML5 Media Player that seamlessly brings audio and video to your WordPress site in a style that’s as sleek as it is modern. It’s more than just a player; it’s your ticket to a captivating media experience! You can choose to play your own media files or even pull in the hottest content from Youtube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, and even Shoutcast/Icecast streams. With a responsive design that flexes to fit any screen—from pocket-sized phones to widescreen desktops—this player gives users an experience as smooth as butter.

Forget about outdated players! Vimuse harnesses the power of HTML5 in supported browsers and gracefully falls back on Flash for the older ones. You can toss in just an mp4 for video and an mp3 for audio, or load it up with formats for maximum compatibility. Either way, your content is destined to shine—modern or legacy, the player plays nice.

The Key Features That Make You Go "Wow":

• Play both audio and video files without breaking a sweat.
• HTML5 playback? Check! Flash fallback? You bet!
• Craft your playlist—add your own files or pull from Youtube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion feeds.
• Utilize files from your WordPress Media Library. No extra uploads required!
• Enjoy a special layout for audio-only mode. It’s all about focus.
• Pull videos from Youtube users, playlists, or even search queries on the fly.
• Dive into the world of Vimeo—user, album, or channel? It’s your choice!
• Dailymotion content at your fingertips—users, groups, playlists, you name it!
• Show subtitles with your videos and captivate even more viewers.
• Keep your audience engaged with postroll content.
• Stream Shoutcast/Icecast radio and display track information and cover art.
• Get all the juicy details from ID3 tags: cover, track, artist, album—everything!
• Multiple layout options to fit any visual aesthetic.
• Fully optimized for mobile, retina, and touch screens—the future at your fingertips.
• Two color schemes, Dark and Light, for whatever mood you’re in.
• Clone player instances with effortless ease.

Configurable Options That Put You in Control:

• Playlists can be a mix of audio and video or strictly audio, with a tailored layout.
• Autoplay your media—go bold, or hold back!
• Set the volume at initialization and tweak later through the player API.
• Shuffle your playlist for a delightful surprise at every click.
• Choose the starting language for subtitles for a personal touch.
• Show or hide the playlist, depending on your vibe.
• Auto-progression of the playlist to keep the party rolling.
• Links to external pages can be embedded in the playlist—let’s drive traffic!
• Control external links to pop up in new windows or tabs.
• Display robust download links for media files.
• Provide lyrics for audio—music enthusiasts rejoice!
• Show file-type icons in the playlist to keep things clear.
• Create a sortable playlist that fits your unique style.
• Give your playback the freedom to stop when the tab loses focus.
• Position the playlist at the bottom, left, or right of your player—customization at its finest!
• Thumbnails for media in the playlist? Absolutely!
• Show detailed audio item info in a sleek, audio-only mode.
• The main player can remain fixed while you scroll—focus on what matters!
• Demand precise information from MP3 ID3 tags, and manage cover art seamlessly.
• Track coverage for Shoutcast/Icecast streams—always stay ahead!
• Caching options for playlists ensure rapid loading, especially for those pulling from major platforms.
• Cater to mobile users with low-resolution video options—the best experience, no matter the screen.
• Customize your video sources from Youtube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion, specifying exactly how many to pull.

Special Notes That You Shouldn’t Miss:

• Autoplay is off-limits on mobile? Manufacturers have that locked down!
• Shoutcast/Icecast only supports mp3 streams. aacp streams are a no-go.
• Android devices need a volume control on their buttons—no luck through the player!
• Enjoy full access to modern HTML5 features, but beware—only on up-to-date browsers.
• Use the Youtube API v3? You’ll need an API key, friend.
• Built to work with jQuery 1.9+, 2.0+, and 3.0+.

Got questions? I’m here to help—just drop a line in the comments, and I’ll get back to you faster than you can hit “play.”

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Changelog

Version 3.5.5 (16 October 2024)

• Fixed incompatibility issues with PHP 8.

Version 3.5.4 (26 October 2021)

• Resolved modal issues with playlist item editing.

Version 3.5.3 (20 February 2021)

• Fixed response parsing bug from the Vimeo API.

Version 3.5.2 (5 September, 2020)

• Security fix to block unauthorized file creation on the server.

Version 3.5.1 (16 May, 2017)

• Audio playback issues in Chrome? Fixed!
• Resolved Youtube fullscreen problems.

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