Bunny Stream now available in our WordPress plugin for instant video embedding!

Uploading videos to WordPress sounds simple. That is until large files slow your site, eat up resources, and make viewers wait. WordPress’s built-in tools aren’t designed for global delivery, adaptive streaming, or smooth playback. And encoding? That’s on you, unless you settle for whatever format the video came in.

Bunny Stream changes all that. Now built into the bunny.net WordPress plugin, it lets you upload, encode, manage, and stream videos without hurting site speed. Every video is optimized for fast, adaptive playback and delivered through our global edge network for a smooth experience anywhere.

And unlike YouTube or Vimeo, you’re in full control: no ads, no random recommendations, no outside branding. Just your videos, exactly how you want them.

Why we integrated Stream into our WordPress plugin

Previously, Stream users building with WordPress had to juggle between the WP admin and the bunny.net dashboard to manage their videos.

The latest release of the bunny.net WordPress plugin (v2.3 and above, PHP 8.1+ required) includes a dedicated Stream section in the plugin settings, where you can:

• Choose which Stream video libraries appear directly in your WordPress editor
• Create new libraries on the spot for faster, more organized video management

This integration streamlines your workflow, so you can spend less time switching between platforms and more time creating content your audience will love.

Embed videos instantly with the new WordPress editor block

Adding videos to your WordPress site should be as simple as adding an image. No switching tabs. No messy embed codes. Just drag, drop, done.

Using the new Stream block in the Gutenberg editor, you can:

• Embed videos instantly from your existing Stream video libraries
• Upload videos directly in the editor with a simple drag and drop
• Use the TUS protocol for resumable transfers, error recovery, and reliable delivery (perfect for unstable connections)
• Manage collections and adjust embed settings for complete control over your video experience

Add videos anywhere with shortcodes

Not everyone uses the WordPress block editor, so we’ve kept shortcode support to make Stream work with any editor, theme, or page builder.

Add videos anywhere on your site with a simple shortcode:

All embed parameters are supported, giving you complete control over how your videos look and play.

Even more video control is just around the corner

We’re not stopping here. Right now, customizing your video player’s look or tweaking library settings means heading to the dashboard, but that’s about to change. Soon, you’ll be able to adjust player styles, fine-tune settings, and manage even more of your library right inside WordPress.

No extra logins. No jumping between tabs. Just total control over your videos, all in one place.

So keep your bunny.net WordPress plugin up to date. The next wave of features is coming fast, and you don’t want to miss it.

In the meantime, Bunny Stream already makes it easier than ever to deliver high-quality, performance-friendly videos on your WordPress site. With global edge delivery, automatic encoding, and full control over how your videos look and play, you can give your audience a faster, smoother, and more engaging viewing experience while keeping your site light, speedy, and easy to manage.

Haven’t tried the Bunny WordPress plugin yet? Download it from the WP plugin directory and get started in just three simple steps with the automatic setup wizard.

Happy streaming!