Automattic / Automattic/jetpack

VideoPress + Classic block = no preview on Edit page

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[Feature] VideoPress [Pri] Low [Status] Stale Bug Customer Report [LEGACY]
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Description

## Summary
VideoPress fails to show a preview in the "Edit" page when using the Classic block.

## Steps to Reproduce

1. Add a Classic block.
2. Insert media/upload video.

### Expected Result
1. Displays a shortcode and/or a preview

### Actual Result
1. Initially displays a shortcode when still on the Editor page

![](http://cld.wthms.co/zEdzis+)
Image Link: http://cld.wthms.co/zEdzis

2. Upon reload/revisit of this page, it is blank instead

![](http://cld.wthms.co/zrs9VC+)
Image Link: http://cld.wthms.co/zrs9VC

## Site Info

- URL: https://test.support/2019/01/02/videopress-classic-block-in-gutenberg/
- JP Debug: https://jetpack.com/support/debug/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftest.support%2F
- User: `mzakariya`
- Ticket/Forum/Chat: 1672306-zen

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Research direction

Reproduce the problem by adding a Classic block, inserting or uploading a video, and revisiting the Edit page. The issue names no source file or test entry point; done means the VideoPress content shows a shortcode and/or preview instead of becoming blank after reload.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Domain
frontend, web-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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