Embedding on WordPress
The Kinescope plugin for WordPress lets you add a video player to pages and posts using a shortcode or widget. The plugin supports all Kinescope features, including content protection, player customization, and analytics.
Who this article is for
- WordPress website owners — need to embed protected video on pages
- Content managers — need to add video to blog posts or pages
- WordPress developers — need to integrate Kinescope into their projects
- Content owners — need to protect video from unauthorized copying
Installing the plugin
- Go to the WordPress admin panel.
- In the left menu, select “Plugins” → “Add New”.
- In the search bar, enter “Kinescope”.
- Click “Install”, then “Activate”.
Or download the plugin
and upload it to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Using the plugin
After installing the plugin, you’ll be able to add video. This can be done in several ways: via an embed element or using the page editor.
- Integrate the player via an embed element.
- Specify the video link.
If you use a page editor such as Elementor or Bricks, a Kinescope icon will be available there. Specify the video link.
Configure the player template and add chapters, subtitles, and CTA buttons to your video. Learn how in the article Working with files: subtitles, chapters, and more
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DRM encryption — video protection against unauthorized downloading — requires an active SSL certificate on your site.
What’s next?
After installing the plugin, we recommend:
- Embedding — general principles of video embedding
- Set up content protection — enable DRM encryption and watermarks to protect video
- Restrict access by domain — allow video viewing only on your WordPress site
- Customize the player — adapt the player’s appearance to your brand
Still have questions? Write to the support chat within the Kinescope interface — our specialists will help!