Rich Text Formats vs Embed YouTube Block – Fast Loading Videos, Shorts & Playlists

The default embed block for YouTube videos sucks. It slows down your site. The more videos on the page the more it slow. This single-block plugin fixes that. Why this block is better than the default one: Instead of loading the entire iframe, only the video thumbnail is loaded, resulting in significant performance improvements Ability to play multiple different videos as a custom playlist or input a playlist ID to play the whole playlist Ability to use a custom image as the video thumbnail Ability to set a custom aspect ratio value for displaying any kind of YouTube videos Ability to loop continuously once it finishes playing Ability to show related videos from the same channel as the initial video Automatically load the video title as the caption The same UI as the default core/embed, and you can use the video title as the caption of the block with one click It can be transformed from/to the core embed block. Automatically convert all default core embed YouTube blocks to this block with one line of code. This plugin also provides a PHP API for developers to render a YouTube video URL as this block; or to automatically transform core/embed YouTube videos into this block. The simplest example is: better_youtube_embed_block_render_block( ['url' => 'https://youtu.be/paSXmpHU9K4'] ); The example with all the parameters is: better_youtube_embed_block_render_block( [ 'url' => 'https://youtu.be/paSXmpHU9K4', 'aspectRatio' => '16/9', 'isMaxResThumbnail' => false, 'thumbnailFormat' => 'jpg', 'caption' => 'My awesome video', 'caption_kses' => false, 'customThumbnail' => 'https://example.com/bg.jpg', 'settings' => ['loop' => 1, 'rel' => 0], 'echo' => false, ] ); To automatically transform all core/embed YouTube videos on your site to this block, you need to put the following code to the wp-config.php file or your theme/plugin: define('BYEB_SPEED_UP_YOUTUBE_VIDEOS', true); or add_filter( 'byeb_speed_up_youtube_videos', '__return_true' ); On iOS, browsers like Safari and Chrome require two clicks to play videos. If you want to allow users to play videos with a single click, you need to add the following code to the wp-config.php file or your theme/plugin: define('BYEB_FORCE_IFRAME_ON_UNSUPPORTED_BROWSERS', true); Please check out this page to see how fast it helps. The page contains around 30 embedded YouTube videos but they don’t slow down the page. If this plugin is useful for you, please do a quick review and rate it on WordPress.org to help us spread the word. I would very much appreciate it. Please check out my other plugins if you’re interested: Content Blocks Builder – Build custom layouts and blocks visually in the Block Editor without needing a code editor, using only core blocks and native Gutenberg features. Meta Field Block – A single block to display custom fields in the Block Editor without coding. It supports ACF, MetaBox, WooCommerce, meta, rest field, shortcode and more. Works everywhere: in the Site Editor (FSE), the Block Editor, inside Query Loop, WooCommerce Product Collection, Term Query blocks, and even in template files. SVG Block – A block to display SVG images as blocks. Useful for images, icons, dividers, and buttons. It allows you to upload SVG images and load them into the icon library. Icon separator – A tiny block just like the core/separator block but with the ability to add an icon. Breadcrumb Block – A simple breadcrumb trail block that supports JSON-LD structured data and is compatible with WooCommerce. Block Enhancements – Adds practical features to blocks like icons, box shadows, transforms, etc. Counting Number Block – A block to display numbers with a counting effect The plugin is developed using @wordpress/create-block.

BlaBlaBlocks Formats lets you enhance your Gutenberg editor with interactive rich text formats like tooltips, markers, inline typography controls, and formatting utilities directly inside WordPress. No coding needed. Just select your text, choose a format, and instantly make your content more engaging. With BlaBlaBlocks Formats, you can add animated markers, interactive tooltips, inline typography styling, and quick formatting controls to improve readability and emphasize key information. Key Features Interactive text formats – Add InfoTips, markers, typography controls, and clear formatting directly from the block toolbar. Live customization – Change color, animation, and behavior in real time. Lightweight & optimized – Assets load only when formats are used. Native Gutenberg integration – Seamlessly fits the WordPress Block Editor. Why Choose BlaBlaBlocks Formats? Because plain text doesn’t always tell the full story! Highlight key phrases, provide helpful InfoTips, adjust inline typography, or quickly remove formatting, all within the familiar block editor UI. No shortcodes or custom HTML needed. 100% visual control inside the editor. Works with all themes and blocks. How It Works Select any text in the Gutenberg editor. Choose a format such as Marker, InfoTip, Typography, or Clear formatting. Adjust style and behavior using the sidebar options. See the preview instantly. Formats are rendered on both editor and frontend views with minimal code overhead. Use Cases Add InfoTips to glossary terms or product details. Highlight important phrases in tutorials or documentation. Apply inline typography styles to emphasize selected text. Clear unwanted formatting from copied or edited content. Available Formats 1. Marker Underline or highlight text segments with customizable color and animation. 2. InfoTip Attach informative tooltips to any text selection perfect for definitions, links, or extra context. 3. Typography Apply inline typography styles such as font family, font size, appearance, letter spacing, and letter case. 4. Clear formatting Remove applied inline formatting from selected text with a single toolbar action. Customization Options Marker color & animation style Tooltip position, size, and behavior Typography presets and inline text styling Backend-only or frontend-visible options Per-format settings saved automatically Performance & Optimization BlaBlaBlocks Formats loads assets only when necessary, reducing frontend bloat. No React, Redux, or large JS libraries Powered by the web component, not loaded on the public site unless formats are active. Open Source and Free The BlaBlaBlocks Formats is open source. Not only is it free to use, but you are also welcome to collaborate and contribute to its development. Source Code: https://github.com/lubusIN/blablablocks-formats Report Issues: https://github.com/lubusIN/blablablocks-formats/issues Documentation: https://github.com/lubusIN/blablablocks-formats/wiki