Embed YouTube Block – Fast Loading Videos, Shorts & Playlists vs PingVid

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.

PingVid is a lightweight WordPress plugin that displays floating videos on your website to help promote products, announcements, special offers, events, and other important messages. The video appears in a corner of the screen and starts playing automatically without sound, allowing visitors to continue browsing without interruption. When clicked, the video expands and can play with sound, creating an engaging experience without the intrusive behavior of traditional popups. PingVid supports YouTube Shorts, standard YouTube videos, and self-hosted video files, making it easy to showcase promotional content anywhere on your site. Perfect for: Product launches Special offers and promotions Black Friday campaigns Store announcements Product demos Event promotions Video testimonials Welcome messages DOCUMENTATION Features Floating video widget Supports YouTube Shorts Supports standard YouTube videos Supports self-hosted videos Autoplay playback with muted sound Expand video on click Responsive design Close button Lightweight and easy to configure Pro Features Upgrade to PingVid Pro and unlock advanced targeting and customization options: Assign videos to individual posts, pages, and products Support for custom post types Different videos for different content Custom initial video size Minimize button Option to prevent visitors from closing the video Additional display controls and customization options Support We’re here to help. Feel free to open a new thread on the Support Forum. Reviews It’s funny how much joy all those 5-star reviews bring to our team. It really keeps us going and motivates us to bring more cool features. If you like this plugin, feel free to leave a review. Other Plugins by Devnet Here are some other plugins we have developed that you might find useful: Free Shipping Label – Increase order revenue by showing your customers just how close they are to your free shipping threshold. FSL Discount Add-On – By setting customizable thresholds for single, double, or triple-step discounts, you’ll motivate shoppers to add more to their carts. Product Price History – Track product price history with customizable charts and graphs on your WooCommerce store. Show lowest price and increase customer trust. Easy Subscribe – Effortlessly integrate customizable subscription forms on your WordPress site with a simple shortcode. Easy Subscribe – WooCommerce Add-On lets you place a subscription form directly on product pages to capture leads at the moment of interest and grow targeted subscriber lists based on customer preferences. Easy Booking Calendar – Turn any product into a reservation-ready item. This plugin adds a customizable calendar to product pages, allowing customers to select date ranges for bookings. BizNotes – Exclusive admin notes for seamless order management among multiple admins. Effortless collaboration, powered up. Snap Blocks – A lightweight plugin that lets you create reusable content blocks in WordPress. PingVid – A lightweight WordPress plugin that adds a floating video widget to your site.