GoDAM 1.2 supports Jetpack Forms, Elementor Widgets, Video Chapters and more

GoDAM WordPress plugin 1.2 is here with Jetpack Forms, Elementor widgets, video chapters for easy video navigation, an improved Gutenberg block for hero videos, and more.

Jetpack Forms Integration

GoDAM Video Block now supports Jetpack Forms, making it easier than ever to capture leads, feedback, or viewer responses directly within your GoDAM video player. 

Whether you’re running a video-based campaign or gathering insights, this integration allows you to add forms natively and keep the experience seamless for your visitors. You can now turn passive viewers into active participants and capture leads on the go!

Elementor Widgets for GoDAM

This version introduces dedicated Elementor widgets for:

GoDAM Video Widget

Embed videos hosted in your GoDAM library directly into your pages.
With this widget, you can:

• Select videos from your GoDAM media library
• Customize player options like autoplay, loop, quality, and playback speed

Perfect for: product demos, tutorials, interviews, landing pages, and any video content needing precise layout and playback control.

GoDAM Gallery Widget

Showcase multiple videos in a stylish, customizable gallery grid or list view – fully integrated with Elementor.

Features include:

• Choose between grid or list view layouts
• Choose between infinite load or simply a “LOAD MORE” button
• Video swipe up and down for mobile users (Desktop users can use the up and down buttons)

Ideal for: portfolio pages, event galleries, product showcases, or client testimonials galley.

GoDAM Audio Widget

Embed and style audio content just as easily – whether it’s music, podcasts, interviews, or narration tracks.

Capabilities include:

• Access audio from your GoDAM media library
• Add audio using controls

Use cases: podcast landing pages, course audio supplements, background music for storytelling content.

These Elementor widgets give you total creative control – visually, instantly, and without touching a single line of code.

Gutenberg Overlay: Block Overlay with Timer

Introducing the Block Overlay feature for the GoDAM Video Block inside Gutenberg! Want to display an image, promo message, or branding over a video just before playback? You now can! – and even control when it appears and how long it appears.

Customizable overlay timing gives you precise control over what your viewers see and when, improving your branding and helping you drive engagement and conversions.

Video Chapters for Smarter Video Navigation

Long-form video content just got smarter. GoDAM 1.2 introduces chapter support – helping users navigate longer videos with ease. Whether it’s an educational series, a product walkthrough, or an event recording, your viewers can now instantly jump to the content they care about!

Enhancements

New “Video Player” Settings with Global Custom CSS Support

The new “Video Player” settings menu now includes support for adding global custom CSS. Easily modify and style your video player’s UI to match your site branding, user preferences, or accessibility needs. Whether it’s a sleek dark theme or bold branding, GoDAM gives you full design freedom.

Player Hook for Developers

We’ve introduced a new WordPress hook – godam_player_enqueue_styles – to give developers a cleaner way to register and enqueue custom styles for GoDAM video blocks.

It’s now easier than ever to modularize and maintain your player styling across themes and plugins.

Read more here in docs. 

Unified Player Settings UI: Quality & Speed Controls, Together

We’ve consolidated the video quality selector and playback speed controls into a unified settings menu inside the video player.

This reduces visual clutter and enhances the user experience by giving viewers quick access to all playback customization options in one place.

👉 Ready to try it out? If you have already installed GoDAM WordPress plugin, just update to version 1.2 from your WordPress dashboard, or if you are new, you can download our GoDAM Plugin directly from the WordPress Plugin Directory.

If you run into any issues, please contact us via support.

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