Nowadays it seems that everybody is using video on their sites and whether you are just looking for a quick and simple way to embed a single video from YouTube into a page or post or are after more complex solutions for your WordPress video adventures, there is probably a plugin that can help you achieve the desired results.

The following list will be a good start in your search for the WordPress video plugins that best suit your needs.

TubePress.org is a great tool that enables you to add video galleries to your WordPress site as well as individual videos. The range of options is very impressive allowing you to create and customize galleries from both YouTube and Vimeo and tailor their appearance in a variety of ways. The plugin is free but there is also a pro version available for $10 one time.

Vipers video QuickTags – This plugin is a winner. Not only does it enable users to easily embed videos from a variety of video sharing sites (around 12 at the last count) but it will also do so without breaking your XHTML validated code. It also supports most of the common video file formats if you wish to use a video that is not on one of the video sharing sites.

YouTuber - A lightweight plugin for embedding YouTube videos on your WordPress posts and pages. Great for those seeking a simple clean solution.

Smart YouTube – one of the best known plugins and in use on this blog for some time. Another simple solution that works very well for those wishing to embed YouTube videos. Embed YouTube videos with ease , embed YouTube playlists,  supports latest high quality video protocols (360p and HD quality 720p),  allows full YouTube customization (colors, border, full screen…), Supports video deep linking, works on iPod and iPhone, provides a sidebar widget for videos as well,  produces xHTML valid code, very fast and light, no extra scripts needed.

ZD YouTube FLV Player – Display FLV and YouTube video in your blog in a Custom Player.

video Sidebar Widgets – A video Widget written in latest Widgets API. It enables the user to embed FlashVideo from various video sharing networks into the widgetised sidebar of a WordPress powered blog. Currently supporting video embed from 15 video sharing networks. Including, Youtube, Vimeo, Veoh, Blip.tv etc.. Now including Random video Sidebar Widget to randomly display 1 out of 5 preset video.

BubbleCast video For WordPress - lets you and your users embed video to your blog easily. When you’re editing your post you can click Bubblecast icon in Upload/Insert section, record or upload your video and have it embedded into the post immediately. Users can embed video into comments to your posts in the same way. Once you’ve published your post the video player will be shown and your visitors will play the movie. You’ve got all the power of WordPress in terms of blogging plus video capabilities. Works with WordPress MU and even allows you to add your own ads to your videos. A great tool for those using either their own videos or those on sharing sites.

ProPlayer video Plugin – Places online videos (YouTube, Vimeo, Veoh, Youku, Dailymotion, etc..) into your post by using JW FLV Player. 10,000 downloads in first 2 months, and still counting! Here are couple nice features: 27 different Skins, Custom Playlists, Youtube Playlists, video Ratings, Audio Visualizer, Displaying Watermarks, and much more..

WordPress video Plugin – supports a large range of video sharing sites and is compatible up to latest WP version although the plugin homepage seems to no longer be available.

WordTube – This plugin manages the JW FLV MEDIA PLAYER 5.1 and makes it easy for you to put music, videos or flash movies onto your WordPress posts and pages. Various skins for the JW PLAYER are available via http://www.longtailvideo.com

TubePress.net – this is a comprehensive plugin offering dedicated themes for those wishing to build a video site. I’ve not tested it or used it but apparently it is compatible with the latest WP 2.9.2. Worth a look if you are thinking of designing a video based blog or website.

WP VideoTube – this is an excellent plugin that will help you to find relevant YouTube content and post it to your blog automatically based on keywords chosen by you. The free version has limitations but is still a great tool for any WordPress blogger. There is a paid version available if you want to get really serious with it. Fantastic for generating post ideas in any niche and building posts around relevant video content.

All-In-One video Pack – This is not just another video embed tool – it includes every functionality you might need for video and rich-media, including playing, uploading and editing.

For those looking at solutions for marketing and video presentation that goes a few steps further there are a couple of tools that you might want to take a look at:

The Traffic Player For WordPress (free version available) – enhances embedded video in WordPress blogs and increases customer response dramatically.

Easy VideoPlayer – is not a cheap option but if you are serious about marketing with videos it’s the software that many pros turn to.

These suggestions really just scratch the surface and if none of them are what you are looking for you can try some of the alternative links below or go and have a hunt through the WordPress plugin codex here

If there is a plugin you think should be included please let us know via the comments field along with any other feedback of your own preferred tools and experiences.

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