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Wirewax

Wirewax transforms standard video into interactive, shoppable experiences with clickable hotspots and personalization, enabling brands to drive engagement, conversions, and rich viewer analytics directly from video content.

London, United KingdomFounded 2011

Last updated May 15, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated May 18, 2026

Industry
Interactive Video / Video Commerce
Business Model
SaaS
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
51-200
Parent Company
Vimeo
API Available
Yes
Market Position

Pioneer and leading provider of interactive and shoppable video technology, acquired by Vimeo to bolster its enterprise video offerings

Overview

Wirewax is a pioneering interactive video technology company that allows creators, brands, and media companies to layer clickable hotspots, overlays, and interactive elements onto video content. Founded in London, the platform enables viewers to engage directly with video — clicking on products, characters, or scenes to access additional information, purchase items, or navigate branching storylines. This transforms passive video consumption into an active, shoppable, and data-rich experience. The company has positioned itself at the intersection of video content and commerce, serving major entertainment studios, fashion brands, retailers, and media publishers. Wirewax's technology supports use cases ranging from shoppable fashion videos and interactive training content to branching narrative experiences and product demonstrations. Its analytics capabilities allow brands to understand exactly how viewers interact with video content, providing granular engagement data that traditional video metrics cannot capture. In 2021, Wirewax was acquired by Vimeo, the video hosting and software platform, as part of Vimeo's push into interactive and shoppable video. The acquisition integrated Wirewax's interactive capabilities into Vimeo's broader suite of video tools, significantly expanding Vimeo's offering for enterprise clients. Wirewax's technology has been used by major brands including Nike, ASOS, and various Hollywood studios, cementing its reputation as a leading interactive video solution in the AdTech and video commerce ecosystem.

Products & Features

Interactive Video Studio

A web-based editor for adding clickable hotspots, overlays, and interactive elements to video content

Shoppable Video

Enables product tagging within video so viewers can click to purchase directly from the video player

Branching Video

Allows creation of choose-your-own-adventure style narratives where viewer choices determine the video path

Personalization Engine

Delivers personalized video experiences based on viewer data and behavior

Interactive Analytics

Provides granular data on viewer interactions, hotspot clicks, and engagement patterns within video

Key Features
Clickable hotspot overlays on videoShoppable product taggingBranching and non-linear video narrativesViewer personalizationDetailed interaction analyticsEmbeddable interactive video playerIntegration with e-commerce platformsTemplate library for interactive experiences
Use Cases
Shoppable fashion and retail video campaignsInteractive product demonstrationsBranching storytelling for entertainment and marketingCorporate training and e-learning with interactive checkpointsInteractive advertising and branded contentVirtual try-on and product exploration experiences
Customer Segments
Fashion and retail brandsEntertainment studios and media companiesAdvertising agencies and creative studiosCorporate learning and development teamsE-commerce platformsPublishers and broadcasters
Corporate history
  • 2011Founded
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