VideoTags Plugin
VideoTags adds reusable tag types and values to videos. Tags can organize content, filter tag pages, support subscriptions, and optionally appear on embedded video.
- Sign in as an administrator.
- Open Admin → Plugins → VideoTags.
- Use the plugin's tag-management button to create tag types such as Genre, Topic, or Author.
- Open Video Manager and edit a video.
- Type a value in the appropriate tag field and press Enter.
- Save and open the public tag page to confirm the video appears.
| Use | Result |
|---|---|
| Organization | Groups videos by a shared value |
| Tag page | Lists videos assigned to that tag |
| Tag subscription | Lets supported users follow new content with that tag |
showTagsOnEmbed |
Shows the configured tag overlay on embedded playback |
Why is a tag field missing in Video Manager? Create/enable its tag type first and confirm the plugin is enabled.
Does a tag change video access? No. Privacy, user groups, and payment rules remain separate.
Should every keyword become a tag? No. Use a controlled set of meaningful values; duplicate spelling and capitalization make filtering harder.
Why are tags missing from an iframe? Enable showTagsOnEmbed, clear cache, and confirm the video actually has tags assigned.
