We're excited to announce updates to our WordPress plugin, built by 2Coders. This latest release introduces new video capabilities that make it easier to deliver high-performance video on WordPress sites.
You focus on building and managing your WordPress site while we handle the video infrastructure.
This new version reflects our continued investment in making it easier for developers to build with video, no matter what platform or framework you're using.
What's new in this version
This new version introduces three important features:
Auto-generated captions: Improve accessibility and viewer engagement with AI-generated captions for on-demand videos available in 22 languages. This can produce a transcript for you in the same language being spoken in the video. You can also edit and customize captions directly within the WordPress interface.
MP4 support options: Create downloadable versions of your videos for offline viewing or AI workflows with simple export controls. This flexibility allows you to repurpose your video content across different channels and applications.
Quality selection controls: Choose the right balance of quality and performance for each video in your library.
Core functionality
This plug-in builds on Mux Video’s foundation, which includes adaptive streaming, a customizable player, and built-in security. Mux Engagement provides metrics to track video success, including Views, Unique Viewers, Average Playing Time per viewer, and Average Completion Percentage.
The plugin works within your WordPress environment in two key ways:
Content creation: The Gutenberg block integration makes embedding videos in posts and pages intuitive — simply select your video and insert it directly into your content.
Library management: Behind the scenes, comprehensive video organization tools let you sort, filter, and manage your growing video collection directly within your familiar WordPress dashboard.
This dual approach ensures that both content creators and site administrators have the tools they need without leaving the WordPress environment you already know.
Technical details
For the technically curious, the plugin leverages the following tech:
- Mux's API: For video processing, storage, and delivery
- Mux Player: Our customizable, performance-optimized video player
- Upchunk: For reliable chunked uploads of large video files
- JWT Authentication: For secure signed URLs and content protection
Quick start guide
Ready to upgrade your WordPress video experience? Get started in minutes:
1. Install the plugin - Search for "Mux Video Uploader by 2Coders" in your WordPress plugin directory.
2. Create a Mux account - Sign up at mux.com if you don't have an account and generate API credentials. You can get started for free with 10 on-demand videos and 100,000 monthly delivery minutes or unlock even more features by adding your credit card.
3. Connect your account - Enter your Mux API credentials in the plugin settings.
4. Upload your first video - Use the drag-and-drop uploader in your media library.
5. Embed with Gutenberg - Add the "Mux Video" block to any post or page.
6. Monitor performance - Pop into the engagement dashboard in Mux and get real-time insights on how your videos are doing.
That's it! For detailed instructions and advanced configuration options, check out our complete documentation.
