Features Overview
Vimeify provides comprehensive video management capabilities for WordPress. This page gives you an overview of all major features in the free version.
Video Upload (Admin Only)
Upload videos to Vimeo directly from WordPress admin with multiple upload methods.
Upload Methods:
- Video Upload Page: Dedicated upload interface at Vimeify → Upload Video
- Media Library: Upload videos from WordPress Media Library
- Gutenberg Block Editor: Upload while editing posts/pages
- Elementor: Upload via Elementor page builder
- Bricks Builder: Upload via Bricks page builder
Features:
- Chunked upload support for large files
- Upload progress tracking
- Metadata management (title, description, privacy)
- Upload profiles for consistent settings
Learn more about Video Upload →
Video Management
Manage all your Vimeo videos from the WordPress admin.
Management Features:
- Browse all synced videos
- Filter by category and gallery
- Bulk operations (delete, categorize, update)
- Quick edit metadata
- View Vimeo link and stats
- Standard WordPress post editor
Learn more about Video Management →
Upload Profiles
Pre-configured templates for consistent upload settings.
Profile Settings:
- Privacy settings (public, private, unlisted)
- Vimeo folder assignment
- Default category/gallery
- Metadata templates
Use Cases:
- Different profiles for content types
- Client-specific settings
- Department workflows
Learn more about Upload Profiles →
Categories
Organize videos using standard WordPress categories.
Features:
- Hierarchical category structure
- Multiple categories per video
- Filter videos by category
- Category archive pages
- Works like WordPress post categories
Galleries
Create curated video collections that display beautifully on your site.
Gallery Types:
- Selection Galleries: Manually curated collections
- Folder Sync Galleries: Auto-sync with Vimeo folders
Display Styles:
- Playlist: List layout with player (Free)
- Slider: Carousel layout (Pro only)
Automatic Sync
Keep WordPress and Vimeo automatically synchronized.
Sync Types:
- Metadata Sync: Updates video info every 10 minutes
- Status Sync: Removes deleted videos every 20 minutes
What Gets Synced:
- Video titles and descriptions
- Duration and dimensions
- Thumbnails
- Categories and folders
Frontend Elements
Display videos on your site with these elements, available in Gutenberg, Elementor, and Bricks:
| Element | Free | Pro | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video | ✅ | ✅ | Single video player with customization options |
| Table | ✅ | ✅ | Sortable video table with filtering |
| Gallery | ✅ | ✅ | Video gallery (Playlist style) |
| Grid | ❌ | ✅ | Advanced grid layouts with filters (Pro only) |
Each element is available as:
- Gutenberg Block - Block editor
- Elementor Widget - Elementor page builder
- Bricks Element - Bricks builder
- Shortcode - Use anywhere
View all Elements documentation →
WP-CLI Commands
Command-line tools for automation and maintenance.
Common Commands:
wp vimeify sync metadata
wp vimeify sync all
wp vimeify sync infoDeveloper Features
Extensive customization options for developers.
Available Tools:
- 50+ hooks and filters
- REST API endpoints
- Custom template overrides
- PHP API for video management
Learn more about Developer Features →
Pro Features
Upgrade to Vimeify Pro for additional capabilities:
- Frontend Uploads: Let users upload from forms
- Video Grids: Advanced grid layouts with filtering
- Form Integrations: WPForms, Gravity Forms
- LMS Integration: LearnDash
- ACF Field Type: Advanced Custom Fields support
- Gallery Slider: Carousel-style galleries
Next Steps
- Installation - Install Vimeify
- Quick Start - Get started quickly
- Video Upload - Upload your first video
- Video Elements - Display videos on your site