Check if Vimeo video exists or is playable

CheckIfVimeoVideoExists.php

<?php 

/* You can use the HEAD request method using the video URL. */

function check_remote_video_exists($video_url) {

	$headers = @get_headers($video_url);

	return (strpos($headers[0], '200') > 0) ? true : false;
}



/* Check your vimeo URL like so: */

if (check_remote_video_exists('YOUR_VIMEO_VIDEO_URL')) {
    // video exists, do stuff
} else {
    // video does not exist, do other stuff
}