What’s New in GoDAM 1.1.4
GoDAM version 1.1.4 is here – and it’s packed with powerful new features designed to make your media management and publishing more seamless, flexible, and customizable than ever before. Whether you’re a content creator, a developer, or a WordPress power user, this newest release is for you.
Here’s what’s new
Jetpack Forms Integration with GoDAM Video Block
GoDAM Video Block now supports Jetpack Forms, making it easier than ever to capture leads, feedback, or viewer responses directly from your videos. Whether you’re running a video-based campaign or gathering insights and are a big fan of Jetpack like us, this integration allows you to add forms natively and keep the experience seamless for your visitors.
Why it matters:
You can now turn passive viewers into active participants and capture leads on the go!
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.
Elementor Widgets for GoDAM: Drag, Drop, Done
This version introduces dedicated Elementor widgets for:
GoDAM Video
Embed videos hosted in your GoDAM library directly into your pages without needing to copy shortcodes or code embeds.
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
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 infinity load or simply a “LOAD MORE” button
- Video swipe up and down for mobile users (Desktop users use up and down button)
Ideal for: portfolio pages, event galleries, product showcases, or client testimonials.
GoDAM Audio
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.
No shortcode needed. No guesswork. Just effortless media integration.
These Elementor widgets give you total creative control – visually, instantly, and without touching a single line of code.
New “Video Player” Settings with Global Custom CSS Support
You asked for more customization – we delivered.
The new “Video Player” settings menu now includes support for adding global custom CSS for player. 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, you have full design freedom.
Developer Power-Up: godam_player_enqueue_styles Hook
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 not only reduces visual clutter but also enhances the user experience by giving viewers quick access to all playback customization options in one place.
Chapters for Smarter Video Navigation
Long-form video content just got smarter.
GoDAM 1.1.4 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 jump to the content they care about, instantly.
Final Thoughts
GoDAM 1.1.4 is more than an update – it’s a leap forward in video usability, customization, and performance.
👉 Ready to try it out? If you have already installed our plugin just update to version 1.1.4 from your WordPress dashboard or if you are new you can download our GoDAM Plugin directly from WordPress.
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