Alternatives to Better Core Video Embeds
A plugin which enhances the core embed block for Youtube, Daily Motion and Vimeo videos by not loading unnecessary scripts until they are needed.
Snapshot
Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
Downloads: 16,072
Active installs: 300
Maintenance score: 20/100
Compatibility
Requires WordPress: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8.5
Requires PHP: 7.0
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