Title: Video Player for YouTube – embed videos your visitors will love to watch Author: bPlugins Published: 17 de Abril, 2019 Last modified: 6 de Agosto, 2026 --- Buscar plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/yt-player/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3625777) ![](https://ps.w.org/yt-player/assets/icon.svg?rev=3625777) # Video Player for YouTube – embed videos your visitors will love to watch Por [bPlugins](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bplugins/) [Descargar](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/yt-player.2.0.9.zip) [Vista previa](https://gl.wordpress.org/plugins/yt-player/?preview=1) * [Detalles](https://gl.wordpress.org/plugins/yt-player/#description) * [Valoracións](https://gl.wordpress.org/plugins/yt-player/#reviews) * [Instalación](https://gl.wordpress.org/plugins/yt-player/#installation) * [Desenvolvemento](https://gl.wordpress.org/plugins/yt-player/#developers) [Soporte](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/yt-player/) ## Descrición **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 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. ## Capturas [[ [[ [[ [[ [[ [[ [[ [[ [[ [[ [[ ## Blocks Este plugin proporciona 3 bloques. * Video player for youtube video player for youtube * Youtube Player Container * Video player timeline for youtube video player timeline for youtube ## Instalación **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. ## Preguntas frecuentes ### 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. ## Comentarios ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fefbd3869057616a6c2995f2a4f2aa4b6153431834287daba072f75366a0e519? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great tool!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-tool-1703/)󠁿 [andriiandrii13](https://profiles.wordpress.org/andriiandrii13/) 19 de Novembro, 2021 Easy to use, but very powerful! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/98e43e12e15ffc2283df471c12d97fc2f056fa21165ab100ab7da7d5b04d8ac6? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Very usefull](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/very-usefull-431/)󠁿 [suriafrancesco](https://profiles.wordpress.org/suriafrancesco/) 10 de Xullo, 2021 Easy to use. It don’t show youtube site at the end like most do. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e5d635d8636eab5b45ec165d3befc87497b3e0e2a00e0b6ac9fd5cc4f1a24c63? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great little plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-little-plugin-295/)󠁿 [themaddis](https://profiles.wordpress.org/themaddis/) 28 de Maio, 2021 Was great alternative to having to pay for Vimeo as its a fraction of the price to customize an embed video. Thanks again! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e0c74c4dc031e05526907fe485f4bd4397d3706c1514f3030ecf1b7b5f07679a? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[I love it!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/i-love-it-683/)󠁿 [pcogd](https://profiles.wordpress.org/pcogd/) 19 de Outubro, 2020 Thank you so much for this plugin it is awesome. Great for beginners, very easy to add videos. I just love it! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5f422bba828121d5fa1f695846bb5a8b9e2895299f56480c9cbd1a7d07fc3399? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Very good and simple. would be the best if include quality selection for youtube](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/very-good-and-simple-would-be-the-best-if-include-quality-selection-for-youtube/)󠁿 [zacky131](https://profiles.wordpress.org/zacky131/) 1 de Xullo, 2020 1 resposta Thanks…your plugin is awesome. Would be the best and simple if also add video quality selection for youtube or vimeo 🙂 ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/59a4e2a61b594ccba23da97bfb13fc4d2d7a0e5872239574cf213248df468db9? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[great plugin, clean implement, easy to use](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plugin-clean-implement-easy-to-use/)󠁿 [jpeagle](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jpeagle/) 3 de Xuño, 2020 thanks for your code. tried many other similar plugins, this is the best [ Ler todas as 13 opinións ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/yt-player/reviews/) ## Colaboradores e desenvolvedores “Video Player for YouTube – embed videos your visitors will love to watch” é un software de código aberto. As seguintes persoas colaboraron con este plugin. 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