Import Vimeo videos as WordPress content

Vimeotheque PRO connects Vimeo sources with WordPress content. Imported videos can become complete posts with the video title, description, thumbnail, and embedded player. Use the dedicated vimeo-video post type or, with PRO, import videos as regular WordPress posts to fit existing themes, archives, and editorial workflows.

Choose a source and syncing method

Import individual videos or bulk import from Vimeo channels, showcases, portfolios, folders, user uploads, groups, and search results. The base add-on works with manual bulk imports; PRO adds scheduled automatic bulk imports for ongoing synchronization.

PRO can import private or hidden videos when Vimeo privacy settings and API permissions allow access. Imported Vimeo thumbnails can be set as WordPress featured pictures.

Place videos with blocks, shortcodes, and Elementor

Three Gutenberg blocks cover common video layouts: Video Position places a player inside a single video post, Single Video embeds a specific Vimeo video, and Playlist builds a playlist from imported videos. A Classic Editor shortcode is also available, and its output works inside Elementor sections, columns, and templates.

The extension uses the Vimeo HTML5 player and includes lazy-load settings. When several videos appear on a page, one-video-at-a-time playback helps avoid player conflicts. An optional no-tracking embed parameter can avoid cookies and statistics.

Control presentation and access

You can enable the plugin's optional template system or override its templates in your theme to control how imported videos and related layouts appear. For membership or LMS websites, a separate membership or LMS plugin can restrict access to embedded lessons.

Connect Vimeo and start importing

Install and activate Vimeotheque PRO in WordPress. Create a free Vimeo account and a Vimeo App, then enter its Client ID and Secret under Settings → Vimeo authentication. After authentication, select a Vimeo source and configure an import or scheduled synchronization. Add videos with Gutenberg blocks, the shortcode, Elementor layouts, or WordPress posts. Documentation and a knowledge base are available, and PRO customers receive priority support.