About the file structure
All versions of Video Time – Basic, Pro, and Premium – come as a single ZIP file. This ZIP file must be unpacked before installation.
When you unpack the ZIP file, you will find:
Separate installation ZIP files for all supported Moodle versions
Additional plugin components for Pro and Premium, including:
Video Time filter – for embedding Video Time activities in other content
Tiny editor button – adds an embed button to the text editor
Note: Always install the ZIP file that matches your Moodle version.
This guide describes installation using the Moodle plugin installer. You can also install plugins manually by uploading them to your server. Video Time Basic is also available through the Moodle plugins directory.
For more details on plugin installation, please refer to the official Moodle documentation.
Install Video Time
Download the Video Time package (Basic, Pro, or Premium) from your bdecent account or the Moodle plugins repository (Basic only).
Unpack the ZIP file on your computer.
Go to Site administration > Plugins > Install plugins in Moodle.
Upload the ZIP file corresponding to your Moodle version and complete the installation.
Install the in-activity embedding tools (Pro and Premium only)
If you want to embed Video Time activities in other Moodle content, like blocks or pages, follow these steps:
1. Install the Video Time Filter
The filter requires Video Time Pro or Premium to be installed first.
From the unpacked ZIP file, select the filter installation file for your Moodle version.
Go to Site administration > Plugins > Install plugins.
Upload the filter ZIP file and complete the installation.
Go to Site administration > Plugins > Filters > Manage filters.
Enable the Video Time activity embed filter.
2. Install the Video Time Tiny editor button
Tiny requires the filter to be installed first.
From the unpacked ZIP file, select the Tiny installation file.
Go to Site administration > Plugins > Install plugins.
Upload the Tiny ZIP file and complete the installation.
Go to Site administration > Plugins > Text editors > TinyMCE editor > General settings.
Add "Embed Video Time activity" to the toolbar configuration.
After installation
Check Site administration > Plugins > Plugins overview to verify that all plugins are installed correctly.
If you installed Premium, configure the Vimeo integration.
Review the global settings to customize default behavior for your site.
Compatibility
The Video Time plugin is officially compatible with Moodle versions 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5. While other versions may work perfectly, they have not been tested.
If you already have Video Time Basic or Pro installed and would like to upgrade, please refer to upgrading Video Time.