Video Player for YouTube – embed videos your visitors will love to watch
| 开发者 |
abuhayat
shehabulislam bplugins freemius noornabi2 |
|---|---|
| 更新时间 | 2026年7月28日 18:56 |
| PHP版本: | 6.5+ 及以上 |
| WordPress版本: | 7.0 |
| 版权: | GPLv3 or later |
| 版权网址: | 版权信息 |
详情介绍:
Give your YouTube videos a sleek, distraction-free player that matches your site – embed with a simple shortcode, no iframe code needed.
Video Player for YouTube | Documentation | Pricing | Support | Live Demo
Why Video Player for YouTube?
Video Player for YouTube is a modern, lightweight, and fully customizable YouTube video player built for WordPress. Whether you're adding a single video or creating a video-rich experience across posts, pages, or widget areas, the plugin makes it easy to embed YouTube videos with a sleek, accessible interface powered by HTML5 and the Plyr framework.
Use a simple shortcode to embed YouTube videos without touching iframe code – just paste a YouTube URL or video ID and you're done. It's ideal for bloggers, marketers, educators, and anyone who wants a clean, custom YouTube embed player in WordPress.
Free Features
- Easy YouTube Embed with Shortcode: Paste your YouTube URL inside
[ytp]...[/ytp]and place it anywhere – posts, pages, sidebars, or custom templates. - Works with Video ID or URL: Just add the full YouTube link to start playing – no extra setup required.
- Fully Responsive Layout: The player adjusts automatically to any screen size – desktop, tablet, or mobile.
- Fullscreen Support: Viewers can switch to full-screen mode, with both native and fallback options.
- Fast & Lightweight: Optimized for speed – the player loads quickly and doesn't slow down your page.
- Toggle Player Controls: Choose which controls to show or hide – play, pause, volume, fullscreen, and more.
- Keyboard & Accessibility Support: Built with accessibility in mind for easier navigation by all users.
- Built with HTML5 and Plyr.js: Modern HTML5 video standard and the Plyr framework for reliable, consistent playback.
- Brand Logo on Videos: Display your logo as an overlay with adjustable position, size, and transparency.
- Custom Thumbnails: Replace the default YouTube preview with your own image.
- Auto-Repeat Playback: Loop videos automatically – ideal for promos or background video.
- Show Thumbnail When Paused: A thumbnail appears instead of a blank screen on pause.
- Hide Controls on Pause: A cleaner look when the video isn't playing.
- Floating Mini Player: Keep the video visible in a corner player as visitors scroll.
- Autoplay & Muted Start: Start playback automatically, with audio off by default if you choose.
- Seek Time: Define the interval (in seconds) for skipping forward or backward.
- Hide YouTube UI: Remove default YouTube controls and branding for distraction-free viewing.
- Save Preset Designs: Save customized settings and styles as presets for quick reuse.
- Full Player Styling: Fine-tune colors, controls, and layout to match your website.
- Install and activate the Video Player for YouTube plugin.
- Copy a YouTube video URL or video ID.
- Wrap it in the shortcode:
[ytp]YouTube Video URL[/ytp]. - Paste the shortcode into any post, page, or widget.
- Publish – your custom video player is live!
- Video Bloggers & Vloggers: Present your videos in a player that matches your brand.
- Online Courses & Educators: Embed lessons with a clean, accessible interface.
- Marketing Landing Pages: Distraction-free playback that keeps visitors focused.
- Portfolio Sites: Showcase video work in a polished player.
- News & Magazine Layouts: Add video to articles without slowing down pages.
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安装:
From your WordPress dashboard (recommended):
- Go to Plugins → Add New.
- Search for "Video Player for YouTube".
- Click Install Now, then Activate.
- Use the
[ytp]...[/ytp]shortcode to embed your first video.
- Download the plugin ZIP file.
- In your admin area, go to Plugins → Add New and click Upload Plugin.
- Choose the ZIP file, click Install Now, then Activate.
- Alternatively, upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory and activate it through the Plugins menu.
常见问题:
How do I install this plugin?
You can install it like any regular WordPress plugin – search for it under Plugins → Add New, or upload the ZIP file. See the Installation tab for details.
What video types can I play?
You can play any YouTube video, using either the full YouTube URL or the video ID.
How many players can I publish on my site?
There's no limit – you can publish unlimited videos with the Video Player for YouTube plugin.
Do I need to paste iframe embed code?
No. Just wrap the YouTube URL in the [ytp]...[/ytp] shortcode and place it in any post, page, widget area, or custom template.
Is the player responsive on mobile devices?
Yes. The player adjusts automatically to fit any screen size – desktop, tablet, or mobile – and supports fullscreen playback.
Can I hide the YouTube branding and controls?
Yes, the Pro version can remove the default YouTube player controls and branding for a cleaner, distraction-free viewing experience.
Can videos autoplay or loop?
Yes, the Pro version includes autoplay, muted start, and auto-repeat playback options.
Where do I report security bugs found in this plugin?
Please report security bugs found in the source code of the Video Player for YouTube plugin through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin.
更新日志:
2.0.9 - 16 July, 2026
- Update: Freemius SDK update.
- Fixed: Plugin dashboard activation issue.
- Added: WP Utils added.
- Fixed: Editor block selected issue.
- Fixed: Dashboard license activation issue fixed.
- Update: freemius sdk version updated.
- Fixed: dataset issue fixed.
- Update: Alert pro modal added.
- Update: Competible stablist version with wordpress.
- Update: Latest dashboard added.
- Vulnerability patch problem fixed
- freemius sdk version updated
- Video input field working both, ID or URL.
- Update: Update Freemius WordPress SDK
- Added a New Features
- Update: Yt Player Admin Bug Fixed
- Update: Dashboard preview tabbed description
- Update: Added upgrade button on dashboard
- More New Featured Added
- Update: Freemius Wordpress SDK
- Feature: Set Ratio
- Update: Freemius WordPress SDK
- Updated: Player library
- Added: 'Video Player for youtube' Block in free version
- Added 2 Gutenberg Block in Premium version (video, Timeline)
- Improved Code Quality
- Bug Fix - iOs:Full screen video cut
- Improved Performance.
- Added Quick ShortCode [ytp]YouTube Video URL[/ytp] for Post/page/widget/Guten Block.
- Fix Minor Bug
- Review request as Admin notice removed.
- Imporved performance
- Initial Release