=== Video Player for YouTube – embed videos your visitors will love to watch === Contributors: bplugins, shehabulislam, abuhayat, freemius, shamim10 Tags: plyr, youtube video player, youtube embed, video player, youtube Tested up to: 7.0 Stable tag: 2.0.9 Requires PHP: 7.1 Requires at least: 6.5+ License: GPLv3 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html A modern, accessible, fully customizable YouTube video player for WordPress. Embed videos with a simple shortcode – responsive and lightweight. == Description == **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**](https://bplugins.com/products/yt-player/) | [**Documentation**](https://bplugins.com/docs/yt-player) | [**Pricing**](https://bplugins.com/products/yt-player/pricing/) | [**Support**](https://bplugins.com/support/) | [**Live Demo**](https://bplugins.com/products/yt-player/#demos) ### 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. ### Pro Version – Unlock Premium Features The [**Pro version**](https://bplugins.com/products/yt-player/pricing/) offers more control over playback and appearance, giving you greater flexibility in how videos are displayed and customized. **Pro features include:** - **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. ### How to Use Video Player for YouTube – Quick Start https://youtu.be/NGvVtSXcZK4 1. Install and activate the **Video Player for YouTube** plugin. 2. Copy a YouTube video URL or video ID. 3. Wrap it in the shortcode: `[ytp]YouTube Video URL[/ytp]`. 4. Paste the shortcode into any post, page, or widget. 5. Publish – your custom video player is live! [**Live Demo**](https://bplugins.com/products/yt-player/#demos) | [**Try the Pro**](https://bplugins.com/products/yt-player/pricing/) ### Use Cases - **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. ### Check out our other WordPress Plugins - [**HTML5 Audio Player**](https://bplugins.com/products/html5-audio-player/) – Best audio player plugin for WordPress. - [**PDF Poster**](https://bplugins.com/products/pdf-poster/) – A fully-featured PDF Viewer Plugin for WordPress. - [**StreamCast**](https://bplugins.com/products/streamcast-radio-player/) – A fully-featured Radio Player Plugin for WordPress. - [**3D Viewer**](https://bplugins.com/products/3d-viewer/) – Display interactive 3D models on the webs. == Installation == **From your WordPress dashboard (recommended):** 1. Go to **Plugins → Add New**. 2. Search for **"Video Player for YouTube"**. 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**. 4. Use the `[ytp]...[/ytp]` shortcode to embed your first video. **Manual installation:** 1. Download the plugin ZIP file. 2. In your admin area, go to **Plugins → Add New** and click **Upload Plugin**. 3. Choose the ZIP file, click **Install Now**, then **Activate**. 4. Alternatively, upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory and activate it through the **Plugins** menu. == Frequently Asked Questions == = 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](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/9e5fb62e-ed95-4c9a-b8cf-ecfa91845532). The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin. == Changelog == = 2.0.9 - 16 July, 2026 = - **Update**: Freemius SDK update. - **Fixed**: Plugin dashboard activation issue. - **Added**: WP Utils added. - **Fixed**: Editor block selected issue. = 2.0.8 - 2 April, 2026 = - **Fixed**: Dashboard license activation issue fixed. - **Update**: freemius sdk version updated. = 2.0.7 - 16 March, 2026 = - **Fixed**: dataset issue fixed. - **Update**: Alert pro modal added. - **Update**: Competible stablist version with wordpress. - **Update**: Latest dashboard added. = 2.0.6 - 21 Jan, 2026 = * Vulnerability patch problem fixed = 2.0.5 - 11 Dec, 2025 = * freemius sdk version updated = 2.0.4 - 6 Nov, 2025 = * Video input field working both, ID or URL. = 2.0.3 - 28 Oct, 2025 = * Update: Update Freemius WordPress SDK * Added a New Features = 2.0.2 - 27 Aug, 2025 = * Update: Yt Player Admin Bug Fixed = 2.0.1 - 18 Aug, 2025 = * Update: Dashboard preview tabbed description * Update: Added upgrade button on dashboard = 2.0.0 - 25 july, 2025 = * More New Featured Added * Update: Freemius Wordpress SDK = 1.6.2 - 28 Jan, 2025 = * Feature: Set Ratio * Update: Freemius WordPress SDK = 1.6.1 - 2 July 2024 = * Updated: Player library = 1.6.0 - 2 Jan 2024 = * Added: 'Video Player for youtube' Block in free version = v1.5.6 (Aug 28, 2023) = * Added 2 Gutenberg Block in Premium version (video, Timeline) = 1.5.1 = * Improved Code Quality = 1.3 = * Bug Fix - iOs:Full screen video cut * Improved Performance. = 1.2 = * Added Quick ShortCode [ytp]YouTube Video URL[/ytp] for Post/page/widget/Guten Block. * Fix Minor Bug = 1.1 = * Review request as Admin notice removed. * Imporved performance = 1.0 = * Initial Release == Upgrade Notice == = 2.0.9 - 16 July, 2026 = - Update: Freemius SDK and WP Utils added; fixed plugin dashboard activation and editor block selection issues.