YITH Featured Audio & Video Premium lets you replace or supplement the product featured image with a video or audio player. You can add YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted videos to product pages, set a video as the main featured media, and create video galleries. The plugin is useful for product demonstrations, music previews, course overviews, and any product that benefits from rich media presentation. This plugin is part of the YITH Premium Plugin Family — a collection of over 66 WooCommerce plugins.
Competitive Features
- Featured video support — replace the product featured image with an embedded video from YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted source
- Video galleries — create video galleries on product pages with multiple videos and playlists
- Self-hosted video — upload and serve videos from your own server without external hosting
- Audio player — add audio previews with a customizable audio player for music, speeches, or sound samples
- Product image integration — show videos alongside product images in the gallery, with automatic fallback to images when videos are not available
- Mobile support — video players are responsive and work on mobile devices with touch controls
- Thumbnail customization — set custom thumbnail images for videos with play button overlay
Key Features
- Multiple video providers — support for YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted MP4 videos
- Autoplay options — configure videos to autoplay with muted sound or start on user interaction
- Video position control — place videos in the product gallery, below the description, or in custom positions
- Loop and controls — set videos to loop and show or hide playback controls
- Lightbox mode — open videos in a lightbox overlay when clicked
- Custom player colors — style the video and audio player colors to match your theme
- Lazy loading — defer video loading to improve page speed and Core Web Vitals scores
Comparison with Competitors
YITH Featured Video vs WooCommerce Product Video (by Addify)
| Feature | YITH Featured Video | Addify Product Video |
|---|---|---|
| Featured video replacement | Yes | Yes |
| Video galleries | Yes | No |
| Audio player | Yes | No |
| Self-hosted video | Yes | No |
| Lightbox mode | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube and Vimeo | Yes | Yes |
YITH Featured Video vs Default WooCommerce Gallery
| Feature | YITH Featured Video | WooCommerce Default |
|---|---|---|
| Video in gallery | Yes | No |
| Audio player | Yes | No |
| Featured video | Yes | No |
| Custom thumbnail | Yes | No |
Recommended Stack — pair Featured Audio & Video with Product Gallery & Image Zoom to create a complete rich media product page with zoomable images alongside product videos.
Official Changelog
Version 1.60.0
Release Date: August 15, 2026
- New: WooCommerce 11.0 compatibility.
- New: YITH plugin framework update.
- Fix: Video autoplay on mobile Safari.
Version 1.59.0
Release Date: July 10, 2026
- New: WordPress 6.9 compatibility.
- Improvement: Self-hosted video streaming performance.
- Fix: Thumbnail overlay display for featured videos.
Version 1.58.0
Release Date: June 5, 2026
- Improvement: Lightbox integration with product gallery.
- Fix: HPOS compatibility for video metadata.
- Fix: Audio player display on variable product pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set a video as the featured product media?
Yes. You can replace the featured image with a YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted video. The video plays directly on the product page.
Can I add multiple videos to a product?
Yes. You can create video galleries with multiple videos that display in the product gallery alongside images.
Does the plugin support self-hosted videos?
Yes. You can upload videos directly to your WordPress media library and serve them from your own server without external hosting.
Can I add audio previews to products?
Yes. The plugin includes an audio player for music, podcasts, or any audio content. It supports MP3 and other common audio formats.
Does video loading affect page speed?
No. The plugin uses lazy loading for videos, which means they only load when the customer scrolls to them, minimizing impact on page load time.
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