Embed YouTube Block – Fast Loading Videos, Shorts & Playlists vs Plover Kit – Blocks, Patterns, Responsive Layout and Gutenberg Editor Enhancements

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.

Tired of the limitations of the standard WordPress block editor? Plover Kit is a powerful WordPress blocks plugin that enhances the Gutenberg block editor with a beautiful pattern library, advanced custom blocks, and extensive responsive design controls for core blocks. Add magazine layouts, table of contents, icons, animations, and more—all while keeping your site fast with its modular design. Build professional websites faster, without touching code. 🚀 Key Features & Enhancements 🎨 Advanced Layout & Core Block Controls Go beyond the default settings. Plover Kit adds advanced design options to standard WordPress blocks like Cover, Columns, Query Pagination, Buttons, and more. Gain precise control over: Flex Layout: Add responsive Flexbox Layout controls to WordPress core blocks, allowing you to create advanced and flexible layouts without any code. (Flex Layout). Layout & Positioning: Set block position (relative, absolute, sticky, fixed), Z-Index, Order (CSS Position) and display properties with responsive controls (CSS Display). Spacing & Sizing: Set height, width, min/max dimensions with responsive controls (Block Sizing). Visual Styles: Apply advanced text-shadow, drop-shadow, and box-shadow to any blocks (Block Shadow). Block Sticky: Make elements sticky on scroll. Event Handler: Add custom JavaScript event handlers (click, double-click, hover, etc.) to button block for advanced interactions. Code Highlight: Enhance the core Code block with syntax highlighting. 🆕 Powerful Custom Blocks Instantly add complex functionality with dedicated blocks: Magazine Layout: Elevate your WordPress site with the Magazine Layout dynamic content presentation.. Table of Contents: Auto-generate a nested list of headings for better navigation. Breadcrumb: Simple, customizable breadcrumb navigation. Icon & Icon Button: Access a library of 2000+ free icons to enrich your design. Counter Block: Animate numbered counters for stats and milestones. Reading Time Block: Display an estimated reading time for your articles. Code Snippet Block (Premium): Insert saved code snippets from your Code Snippets library anywhere on the page. 💎 Complete Icon Solution Add beautiful icons anywhere with our integrated icon system. Access a library of 2000+ free icons or upload your own SVGs. Icon Block: Place icons as standalone elements anywhere on the page. Inline Icon (Premium): Insert icons directly inside any text or heading, right alongside your words. Icon Button: Easily add icons to the standard Button block to make your calls-to-action pop. Icon Library: Manage, upload, and organize your custom SVG icons or choose from 2000+ online icons — all in one place. ✨ Dynamic & Visual Effects Add motion and flair without slowing down your site: Entrance Animation: Bring elements to life as they scroll into view. Hover Animation: Engage visitors with interactive hover effects. Typing Animation: Create dynamic, eye-catching text animations. Reading Progress: Track the visitor’s reading percentage. Shape Divider: Craft beautiful visual separations between sections. Particles Effect: Add subtle, modern background particle effects to your design. Rough Notation: Mimic hand-drawn annotations like circles and underlines. Preloader: Display animated elements while your site content loads. 🧩 Time-Saving Libraries Pattern Library: Insert ready-made, professional layouts with a single click. Icon Library: Choose from 2000+ online icons or upload and manage your own custom SVG icons. Code Snippets: Create and insert HTML, JavaScript, CSS or PHP snippets to site header or footer section like Google Analytics code, AdSense Code, Facebook Pixels code, and more. No more editing theme files such as header.php — your code stays safe even when switching themes. Why Choose Plover Kit? Modular Design: Activate only the features you need for optimal performance. Built for the Block Editor: Seamlessly integrates with WordPress and most block themes. Unlocks Design Potential: Responsive layout, animations, advanced extensions —— Plover Kit Turns the block editor into a true page builder alternative. Privacy The following features of this plugin require access to our external services. Icon Library Pattern Library Read Privacy policy and Terms & Conditions of this plugin.