Wordpress + Dropbox Embedding alternative solution

There's this plugin called Out of the box: https://www.wpcloudplugins.com/plugins/out-of-the-box-wordpress-plugin-for-dropbox/

I'm basically using this for my anime website. However, the UI is very scuffed and limited.
What I couldn't help but notice is that there isn't anything else out there like this plugin for Wordpress.

By connecting your Dropbox account, it lets you embed your files and folders on your website with no issues.
You can embed video files and playlists folders with their video player, which again looks really outdated and lacks customization.
There is also the Media Library option which lets users browse the folder and lets you preview a let's say video in a light box ui which already looks outdated again.

Overall, you can either download individual files or the folders as a zip. Download multiples folders seems to bug from time to time with a network error but it works most of the time.

My anime website is not a streaming website but a resource website where I distribute short anime clips to make it easier to make videos.
I was wondering if anyone knew a better solution to store multiple (10k+) anime clips and be able to embed them on a video player by simply connecting my storage so that i dont have to generate single links.

Basically I would embed a folder which can be downloadable and the video player can stream that folder which lets user download individual clips or the whole folder?
What I need is exactly the same functions as that plugin but with better video customization and possibly a better storage solution that cost less which lets be embed my storage for download.

If there isn't a suitable solution out there, then I'm hoping if someone who is adept to coding and programming can figure a way to make the video player and media library look better.
You can read the documentation (layout) here: https://www.wpcloudplugins.com/wp-content/plugins/out-of-the-box/_documentation/index.html.

Cloudflare R2

price for $0.015 GB, free bandwidth
if you provide it below cloudflare CDN, it will be free and you won't have to pay for the request usage

Add plyr (player) and then, ask a programmer for a worker (cloudflare worker) for the folder logic.

MiiaHash said:

Cloudflare R2

price for $0.015 GB, free bandwidth
if you provide it below cloudflare CDN, it will be free and you won't have to pay for the request usage

Add plyr (player) and then, ask a programmer for a worker (cloudflare worker) for the folder logic.

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I’m not really sure I understand what you’re telling me … I don’t see how this is better than my current setup or what you meant. I’m also not adept when it codes to coding.

a148201i said:

I’m not really sure I understand what you’re telling me … I don’t see how this is better than my current setup or what you meant. I’m also not adept when it codes to coding.

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Sorry, some information is missing but basically cloudflare R2 will provide you with better and less expensive video management.

since they don't charge you for bandwidth, while dropbox has a limit once this is exhausted your videos will be suspended until the next day.

however if your website is not very big or just starting it could work, dropbox has its own nice player and for the folder functionality you could use a dropbox-in-folder plug-in.

dropbox[.]com/developers/embedder you don't need to use a plugin for it you can use the native embeds.
adding a ?raw=1 to your video link will give you a direct link that you can use with any player.

if you want to continue using your plugin, you will have no choice but to hire a programmer to improve the look and feel.

MiiaHash said:

Sorry, some information is missing but basically cloudflare R2 will provide you with better and less expensive video management.

since they don't charge you for bandwidth, while dropbox has a limit once this is exhausted your videos will be suspended until the next day.

however if your website is not very big or just starting it could work, dropbox has its own nice player and for the folder functionality you could use a dropbox-in-folder plug-in.

dropbox[.]com/developers/embedder you don't need to use a plugin for it you can use the native embeds.
adding a ?raw=1 to your video link will give you a direct link that you can use with any player.

if you want to continue using your plugin, you will have no choice but to hire a programmer to improve the look and feel.

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I see, thanks for clarifying however as mentioned I have over 10k+ video files so I can’t be generating single link on each video file to embed which is why I need a way to display my folder content so users can download it directly from my storage as a zip or single file.

For the bandwidth I did ran into the limit once ever since I switched to the business plan, I didn’t have any issue since the limit is 4TB per month. The price is however overkill since I’m buying 3 license which is required for that plan.

Im not sure how Cloudfare R2 works but I don’t think it fits what I need. I also know about the Dropbox native embed but im not adept enough when it comes to coding.

From what I’ve seen, users would be opening a new window even if I embed it on my website which is what I don’t want.

Any alternative would be appreciated.

a148201i said:

I see, thanks for clarifying however as mentioned I have over 10k+ video files so I can’t be generating single link on each video file to embed which is why I need a way to display my folder content so users can download it directly from my storage as a zip or single file.

For the bandwidth I did ran into the limit once ever since I switched to the business plan, I didn’t have any issue since the limit is 4TB per month. The price is however overkill since I’m buying 3 license which is required for that plan.

Im not sure how Cloudfare R2 works but I don’t think it fits what I need. I also know about the Dropbox native embed but im not adept enough when it comes to coding.

From what I’ve seen, users would be opening a new window even if I embed it on my website which is what I don’t want.

Any alternative would be appreciated.

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Consult with a programmer to integrate R2 and migrate your content, I think it will make your life much easier.

Cloudflare R2 will provide direct links, you only need one account and not several licenses, you will be charged for the space in use and you will have more freedoms and security mechanisms.

for the folders if it will be complicated R2 uses the S3 (Simple Storage Service) standard and therefore the "folders" as such do not exist only files with paths.

You could use php[.]net/manual/en/class.ziparchive.php to download the files from R2 and generate a folder, but it is not very useful and you would need a good server.

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If the folders is something mandatory and you need it if or if, you can only get using services similar to dropbox, such as Google one, among others unfortunately these services usually have bandwidth limits and although there are methods to avoid these limitations always end up happening.

MiiaHash said:

Consult with a programmer to integrate R2 and migrate your content, I think it will make your life much easier.

Cloudflare R2 will provide direct links, you only need one account and not several licenses, you will be charged for the space in use and you will have more freedoms and security mechanisms.

for the folders if it will be complicated R2 uses the S3 (Simple Storage Service) standard and therefore the "folders" as such do not exist only files with paths.

You could use php[.]net/manual/en/class.ziparchive.php to download the files from R2 and generate a folder, but it is not very useful and you would need a good server.

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If the folders is something mandatory and you need it if or if, you can only get using services similar to dropbox, such as Google one, among others unfortunately these services usually have bandwidth limits and although there are methods to avoid these limitations always end up happening.

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I've been running with my current setup for a year and a half with 20k+ unique visitor per month with no issues with the bandwidth, so that's the last of my issue.
I have users downloading my files every minutes which includes individual files and zip of folders.

If I have to consult with a programmer, then It's not really solving my problem or anything. Thank you for your input but from everything you've explained to me It's not friendly at all and not helping me finding an alternative unfortunately.

Idk how many times I have to explain what I need.

a148201i said:

I've been running with my current setup for a year and a half with 20k+ unique visitor per month with no issues with the bandwidth, so that's the last of my issue.
I have users downloading my files every minutes which includes individual files and zip of folders.

If I have to consult with a programmer, then It's not really solving my problem or anything. Thank you for your input but from everything you've explained to me It's not friendly at all and not helping me finding an alternative unfortunately.

Idk how many times I have to explain what I need.

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If your problem is the interface only then you can look for a programmer to improve it. It looks like a pretty well known plugin and I'm sure you can find a lot of people to help you by polishing the design.

If this is not the case, you could use plugins such as
codecanyon[.]net/category/wordpress?term=player%20wordpress

where there are quite a few complete ones and some similar to what you are looking for. Stellar Video Player allows you to create videos and folders as you currently do with a slightly better design.

I have already looked into these. The one you shared hasn't had an update for basically a year.
They do not offer the same Dropbox Integration where you can have a media browser to download folders and as for single files, you would need to generate the links.

Looking for a programmer would be nice if there was a good platform for me to look for one just for what I need as simple as you make it sound. Thank you.

a148201i said:

I have already looked into these. The one you shared hasn't had an update for basically a year.
They do not offer the same Dropbox Integration where you can have a media browser to download folders and as for single files, you would need to generate the links.

Looking for a programmer would be nice if there was a good platform for me to look for one just for what I need as simple as you make it sound. Thank you.

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oh sorry then

Can someone with actual useful answers help me