Embed YouTube videos just using simple shortcode. No JavaScripts or Flash required.
A lightweight plugin to embed YouTube videos while keeping the correct aspect ratio — all with a simple shortcode.
- Very simple shortcode. Use it in posts or widgets.
- Uses the default YouTube iframe embed, but fully responsive.
- Custom aspect ratio if you want a different video size.
- Automatically centered, so your video always looks neat in your content.
- Lazy load support to improve performance.
- 100% free — no ads, no trackers, no funny business.
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Pros:
1. Simple and lightweight — one shortcode per video
2. Lazy load support
3. Extra parameters available for advanced users
Cons:
1. Designed for simple embeds only (no playlist support, one video per shortcode)
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ChangeLog
3.2.6
- Updated to the new YouTube iframe embed code. Some adjustments were needed to fully follow the official YouTube embed.
- Added a new filter: simple_yt_responsive_html, in case you want to modify the HTML output yourself.
- Fixed the YouTube thumbnail size options. Some URLs had changed, causing thumbnails to no longer display.
3.2.5
- Small fix for cover alt attributes when the title=”” attribute is used
3.2.4
- Added title=”” attribute to the iframe
3.2.3
- Fixed shortcode documentation (thanks dbrossa!)
3.2.2
- Tested up to WordPress 6.5.2
3.2.1
- Small HTML fix (missing double quotes)
3.2
- Fixed missing inline CSS attributes
3.1
- Removed double slashes from JavaScript links
3.0
- Improved security by preventing XSS via shortcode (Thanks to Darius Sveikauskas and yuyudhn from Patchstack for the report!)
- Database usage optimization
2.5
- Fixed an issue where lazy-loaded videos were sometimes not full width (caused by Elementor CSS)
2.4
- Fixed video alignment issue on mobile devices
2.3
- Added support for custom YouTube parameters per shortcode (advanced users) Full list: https://developers.google.com/youtube/player_parameters#Parameters
2.2.2
- Added more parameters: loop, fullscreen, controls, start time, end time
2.2.1
- Minor cleanup and removed unnecessary code
2.2.0
- Fixed an issue that could break WordPress after updating
2.1.0
- Fixed JavaScript conflicts with other plugins. Big thanks to @jkeasley2 for the help!
2.0.1
- Fixed AMP-related issues
- Added troubleshooting options for JavaScript placement
- Fixed typo in shortcode guide (use center=”” for auto centering)
- Stylesheet is now loaded in the header instead of the footer
2.0.0
- Added plugin settings page in the admin menu
- Lazy load support
- Custom thumbnails for lazy-loaded videos
1.2.6
- Fixed typos in ReadMe and description
1.2.5
- Minor bug fixes
- New contributor
- New documentation link
1.2.4
- Fixed an issue where posts could break if AMP was not installed
1.2.3
1.2.2
- Added alias attributes for YouTube ID (“video” or “v”)
1.2.1
- Fixed PHP division-by-zero error
- Removed default max width (600px)
1.2
- Fixed mixed-content issues on HTTPS sites (oops 😅)
1.1
- Fixed installation issues
- Minor typos
1.0
