[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #34031: oEmbed: Add VideoPress as a provider

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#34031: oEmbed: Add VideoPress as a provider
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 Reporter:  kraftbj      |      Owner:
     Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Embeds       |    Version:
 Severity:  normal       |   Keywords:
  Focuses:               |
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 VideoPress now has permalinks with oEmbed support, based on the WP.com
 oEmbed API (already supported). We already support WordPress.tv, which is,
 at this point, a "wrapped" for VideoPress.

 Per the core list:
 * Is the service is popular enough for core developers to have heard of it
 before? Is it “mainstream?”
 As WP-centric video hosting, I think it is popular without our ecosystem.

 * If similar services are already supported, how does this service compare
 in terms of size, features, and backing?
 The revamp brought it on par with player features in FB, Vimeo. Since
 VideoPress is focused as WordPress video hosting, there is not a separate
 "portal".

 * Does this service have a large following on Twitter, Facebook, or other
 social media?  Is its Twitter account verified?
 As part of the offering from WordPress.com, I'd say that WP.com's
 following is sufficient.

 * Is its oEmbed endpoint clearly established and properly documented?
 (Sometimes, they are just a developer’s pet project that may not be
 supported.)
 It is part of the WP.com API. Details, including VideoPress reference:
 https://developer.wordpress.com/docs/oembed-provider-api/

 * Does the service make an effort to build relationships with developers,
 such as through robust APIs?
 While being an Automattic property merits zero special consideration,
 being so close to Core dev, all ears!

 * How old is the service?
 First iteration: 2009.
 Revamp that added oEmbed/permalinks: July 2015

 * Does it have a well-established Wikipedia article? (Seriously.)
 No. It is mentioned under https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automattic, but
 does not have anything more as far as I know.

 * Has anyone written a WordPress plugin that leverages the service in some
 way, whether adding it as an oEmbed provider, creating a shortcode, or
 leveraging other APIs of the service? Do these plugins have any noticeable
 adoption or traction that would indicate usage and demand?
 Jetpack has a VideoPress module that enables many features natively for
 self-hosted sites, which is slated for near-future improvements. It
 creates a shortcode and adds VideoPress as an oEmbed provider.

 * Is the provider frequently proposed?
 Unknown.

 Additionally, I'll note that the lack of a native VideoPress oEmbed on
 Core caused some confusion for the 4.3 release video (first since the
 enhancement). While WordPress.tv URLs work in Core, folks attempting to
 paste in the share URL from the player (videopress) found it unsuccessful.

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