HLS Player for Moodle

HLS Player is a free, open-source Moodle activity module that enables seamless playback of HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) videos directly within your courses — no additional plugins or external apps required.

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Features

• :material-play-circle: HLS Streaming

  Play .m3u8 streams from external URLs or uploaded files, powered by Video.js 8.10.0.

• :material-chart-line: Progress Tracking

  Automatically records each student's viewing percentage and maximum time watched.

• :material-history: Resume Playback

  Students return to exactly where they left off — across sessions and devices.

• :material-fast-forward-outline: Seek Restriction

  Prevent students from skipping ahead past content they haven't watched yet.

• :material-speedometer: Playback Speed Control

  Allow students to watch at 0.5×, 1×, 1.5×, or 2× speed.

• :material-check-circle: Completion Rules

  Mark an activity complete automatically when a student reaches a set viewing percentage (default: 95%).

• :material-table: Teacher Reports

  View a per-student progress table showing watch time, percentage, and last access.

• :material-shield-check: GDPR Compliant

  Full integration with Moodle's Privacy API — supports data export and deletion.

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Requirements

Component	Minimum	Recommended
Moodle	4.5	4.5 or later
PHP	8.2	8.2 / 8.3
Database	MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB	PostgreSQL 13+

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Quick Start

1. Install the plugin via ZIP upload or manual copy
2. Add an HLS Player activity to your course
3. Paste a .m3u8 URL or upload an HLS file
4. Configure completion and playback options
5. Students can watch and track their progress immediately

Get Started with Installation Teacher Guide