Learn how to improve LCP and page speed in WordPress using a free open-source plugin that defers background YouTube video loading in Elementor.
If your Elementor site uses YouTube videos as background sections, you're probably hurting your Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) scores. This plugin solves that problem by delaying the loading of background YouTube videos until after the page has loaded.
🔌 Free Plugin on GitHub
👉 Download Background Video Delay for Elementor
✅ Key Features
Delays background YouTube video loading
Improves LCP and page speed performance
Supports mobile responsiveness
Optional YouTube privacy mode (nocookie)
Per-page rule management via admin panel
Fallback image support for Elementor Flexbox
🧩 Installation
Download the plugin ZIP from GitHub
Upload it to WordPress: Plugins > Add New > Upload
Activate it
Configure under WP Admin > BG Video Rules
📘 Tutorial
Read the full tutorial on how to use and configure the plugin:
👉 How to Defer YouTube Video Background in Elementor and Improve LCP
💬 Feedback
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