Title: Preloading Video
Last modified: February 20, 2021

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# Preloading Video

 *  Resolved [empireprotege](https://wordpress.org/support/users/empireprotege/)
 * (@empireprotege)
 * [5 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/preloading-video/)
 * I just bought Pro version, and am hoping you guys can add the ability for the
   video to start pre-loading (buffering) when you land on the page with the video.
   “
   Plyr” does have this feature (the base code you’re using). Currently, when you
   land on a page with your video nothing is loaded until you click the Play button,
   which then it usually plays for 1-2 seconds, then pauses because it needs to 
   start loading the video. It really kills the seamless look to it. I’m hoping 
   I can have it start loading/buffering the video when they land on the page, then
   when they click play there will be no need for it to pause to start loading again.
 * Here are two examples of Plyr showing preloading working fine:
    [https://codepen.io/russitto/pen/LNKwyq](https://codepen.io/russitto/pen/LNKwyq)
   [https://codepen.io/sampotts/pen/JKEMqB](https://codepen.io/sampotts/pen/JKEMqB)
 * Thanks for all your work.
    Cheers.
    -  This topic was modified 5 years, 8 months ago by [empireprotege](https://wordpress.org/support/users/empireprotege/).
    -  This topic was modified 5 years, 8 months ago by [empireprotege](https://wordpress.org/support/users/empireprotege/).
 * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fpreloading-video%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US)
   to see the link]_

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 *  Plugin Author [Abu Hayat](https://wordpress.org/support/users/abuhayat/)
 * (@abuhayat)
 * [5 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/preloading-video/#post-13497282)
 * Hello [@empireprotege](https://wordpress.org/support/users/empireprotege/)
    Please
   keep Preload: Auto in the player configuration screen to achieve the goal. There
   are a preload option in player configuration screen. Preload Auto – Browser should
   load the entire file when the page loads. Metadata – Browser should load only
   metadata when the page loads. None – Browser should NOT load the file when the
   page loads.
 *  Thread Starter [empireprotege](https://wordpress.org/support/users/empireprotege/)
 * (@empireprotege)
 * [5 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/preloading-video/#post-13497318)
 * Thanks for the reply.
    After testing all 3 options, “Auto” and “None” both don’t
   preload the video. I had to select “Metadata” to have it work and preload. So
   the configuration is not correct.
 * Thanks.
 *  Plugin Author [Abu Hayat](https://wordpress.org/support/users/abuhayat/)
 * (@abuhayat)
 * [5 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/preloading-video/#post-13514620)
 * Hello [@empireprotege](https://wordpress.org/support/users/empireprotege/)
    Please
   download the latest version of Html5 Video Player (1.6.2) from gumroad. We have
   fixed the preload issue in the latest version. You can follow the same download
   link you already received after the purchase. Before installing the pro you must
   deactivate and delete the previous install of the plugin. Please let me know 
   if you still need any help. Thanks
 *  Moderator [Jan Dembowski](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jdembowski/)
 * (@jdembowski)
 * Forum Moderator and Brute Squad
 * [5 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/preloading-video/#post-14078041)
 * [@abuhayat](https://wordpress.org/support/users/abuhayat/) Again.
 * > I just bought Pro version
 * [@empireprotege](https://wordpress.org/support/users/empireprotege/) The developer
   made a mistake.
 * For pro or commercial product support please contact the developer directly on
   their site. This includes any pre-sales topics as well.
 * As the developer is aware, commercial products are [not supported in these forums](https://wordpress.org/support/guidelines/#do-not-post-about-commercial-products).
   I am sure they will have no problem supporting you there.

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 * Last reply from: [Jan Dembowski](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jdembowski/)
 * Last activity: [5 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/preloading-video/#post-14078041)
 * Status: resolved