Phi Phan

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:
<ul>
<li>Instead of loading the entire iframe, only the video thumbnail is loaded, resulting in significant performance improvements</li>
<li>Ability to play multiple different videos as a custom playlist or input a playlist ID to play the whole playlist</li>
<li>Ability to use a custom image as the video thumbnail</li>
<li>Ability to set a custom aspect ratio value for displaying any kind of YouTube videos</li>
<li>Ability to loop continuously once it finishes playing</li>
<li>Ability to show related videos from the same channel as the initial video</li>
<li>Automatically load the video title as the caption</li>
<li>The same UI as the default core/embed, and you can use the video title as the caption of the block with one click</li>
<li>It can be transformed from/to the core embed block.</li>
<li>Automatically convert all default core embed YouTube blocks to this block with one line of code.</li>
</ul>
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:
<pre><code> better_youtube_embed_block_render_block( ['url' => 'https://youtu.be/paSXmpHU9K4'] );
</code></pre>
The example with all the parameters is:
<pre><code> 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,
 ]
 );
</code></pre>
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:
<pre><code> define('BYEB_SPEED_UP_YOUTUBE_VIDEOS', true);
</code></pre>
or
<pre><code> add_filter( 'byeb_speed_up_youtube_videos', '__return_true' );
</code></pre>
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:
<pre><code> define('BYEB_FORCE_IFRAME_ON_UNSUPPORTED_BROWSERS', true);
</code></pre>
Please check out this <a href="https://contentblocksbuilder.com/video-tutorials/?utm_source=wp.org&utm_campaign=readme&utm_medium=link&utm_content=BYEB" rel="nofollow ugc">page</a> 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 <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/better-youtube-embed-block/reviews/#new-post" rel="ugc">rate it</a> 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:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/content-blocks-builder" rel="ugc">Content Blocks Builder</a> – Build custom layouts and blocks visually in the Block Editor without needing a code editor, using only core blocks and native Gutenberg features.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/display-a-meta-field-as-block" rel="ugc">Meta Field Block</a> – 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.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/svg-block" rel="ugc">SVG Block</a> – 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.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/icon-separator" rel="ugc">Icon separator</a> – A tiny block just like the core/separator block but with the ability to add an icon.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/breadcrumb-block" rel="ugc">Breadcrumb Block</a> – A simple breadcrumb trail block that supports JSON-LD structured data and is compatible with WooCommerce.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/block-enhancements" rel="ugc">Block Enhancements</a> – Adds practical features to blocks like icons, box shadows, transforms, etc.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/counting-number-block" rel="ugc">Counting Number Block</a> – A block to display numbers with a counting effect</li>
</ul>
The plugin is developed using @wordpress/create-block.

Embed YouTube Block – Fast Loading Videos, Shorts & Playlists

Embed YouTube videos without slowing down your site. Easily embed one or multiple videos, shorts, and playlists.

Freemius

Abu Hayat

bPlugins

Charles Cormier

👉 <a href="https://bplugins.com/products/b-carousel-block/#demos" rel="nofollow ugc">Plugin Demo</a> | <a href="https://bplugins.com/docs/b-carousel-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a> | <a href="https://bplugins.com/products/b-carousel-block/pricing" rel="nofollow ugc">Get Pro Version</a> 👈
The Carousel Block is a powerful and user-friendly Gutenberg plugin designed to enhance your WordPress website’s visual appeal. With this plugin, you can effortlessly create beautiful and responsive carousels directly within the Gutenberg editor. Showcase your images in a sleek and dynamic carousel format that captivates your audience.
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Reorder Slides: Rearrange the slides or images that do not need to be deleted and recreated.</li>
<li>Caption: Add a caption for each slide image.</li>
<li>Click Action: slide can be linkable with click action.</li>
<li>Responsive: Customize width, height, and column number for different devices.</li>
<li>Caption Style: Customize text alignment, typography, overlay colors, colors(text and background), and padding for the caption.</li>
<li>Slide Link: Choose whether the link should open in the same tab or a new tab.</li>
<li>Options: Customize loop, speed, autoplay, autoplay delay, pagination, and navigation options for the slider with more customization.</li>
<li>Effects: Explore Slide, Fade, and Creative effects.</li>
<li>Slider Style: Set background and padding for the slider.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Pro Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Image in Lightbox: Open the slide image in the lightbox.</li>
<li>Link on Caption: Set the slide link on the caption.</li>
<li>Touch Move: Control the slider with touch move.</li>
<li>Disable on Interaction: Disable on Interaction option in autoplay.</li>
<li>Pause on Mouse Enter: Pause on Mouse Enter option in autoplay.</li>
<li>Reverse Direction: Reverse Direction option in autoplay.</li>
<li>Stop on Last Slide: Stop on Last Slide option in autoplay.</li>
<li>Free Mode: Free Mode option on drag slide.</li>
<li>Sticky: Sticky option in free mode.</li>
<li>Effects: Explore more effects such as Cube, Coverflow, Flip, and Cards.</li>
<li>Slide on Mousewheel: Slide on Mousewheel option.</li>
<li>Pagination Device: Show/Hide pagination in different devices(tablet and mobile).</li>
<li>Dynamic Bullets: Option for pagination dynamic bullets.</li>
<li>Navigation Device: Show/Hide navigation in different devices(tablet and mobile).</li>
<li>Caption: Show Caption on hover, Set position outside of the image, Change vertical align.</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to use Carousel Block</h3>
Getting started is easy.
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BHxDuVF2M7E?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
Step by Step Setup
<ul>
<li>First, install the Carousel Block plugin</li>
<li>Add the Carousel block from the block category called “Widgets” in the Gutenberg editor.</li>
<li>You can change block settings from the right-side settings sidebar.</li>
<li>
Enjoy!
</li>
<li>
For installation help click on Installation Tab.
</li>
</ul>
<h4>Feedback</h4>
<ul>
<li>Did you like this plugin? Dislike it? Do you have a feature request? <a href="mailto:support@bplugins.com" title="Send feedback" rel="nofollow ugc">Please share your feedback with us</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Check out the Parent Plugin of this plugin-</h3>
<a href="https://bblockswp.com" rel="nofollow ugc">B Blocks</a> – A blocks collection and page building tool for Gutenberg.
<h3>Check out our other WordPress Plugins-</h3>
<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/html5-video-player/" rel="nofollow ugc">Html5 Video Player</a> – Display videos as single and playlist in multiple skins.
<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/pdf-poster/" rel="nofollow ugc">PDF Poster</a> – Display/Embed PDF files with different styles.
<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/html5-audio-player/" rel="nofollow ugc">Html5 Audio Player</a> – Listen audios with awesome visuals.
<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/streamcast-radio-player/" rel="nofollow ugc">StreamCast</a> – Customizable radio player with different skins.
<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/3d-viewer/" rel="nofollow ugc">3D Viewer</a> – Embed 3D models and 3D products with interaction.
<a href="https://bplugins.com/products/advanced-post-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Advanced Post Block</a> – Show posts and custom posts in different layouts.
<h3>Source Code</h3>
You can find the source code, report bugs, and contribute to the development of this plugin on our GitHub repository: 
<a href="https://github.com/bPlugins/b-carousel-block-wp" rel="nofollow ugc">Carousel Block on GitHub</a>
<h3>Third-Party Libraries</h3>
This plugin bundles the following third-party JavaScript/PHP libraries.
<h4>Swiper</h4>
<ul>
<li>Source: https://swiperjs.com/</li>
<li>GitHub: https://github.com/nolimits4web/swiper</li>
<li>License: MIT – <a href="https://github.com/nolimits4web/swiper/blob/master/LICENSE" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/nolimits4web/swiper/blob/master/LICENSE</a></li>
<li>Purpose: Modern touch slider used for Slider and News Ticker components.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Freemius Lite SDK</h4>
<ul>
<li>Source: <a href="https://bplugins.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://bplugins.com/</a></li>
<li>GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/bPlugins/freemius-lite-sdk" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/bPlugins/freemius-lite-sdk</a></li>
<li>License: GPL-2.0-or-later – <a href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</a></li>
<li>Purpose: Provides an opt-in consent form for usage tracking and analytics to help improve the plugin. No data is sent before explicit user consent.</li>
<li>External Services: Communicates with <code>api.bplugins.com</code> (activation events) and <code>wp.freemius.com</code> (opt-in processing) only after user opt-in. See <a href="https://bplugins.com/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow ugc">bPlugins Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="https://freemius.com/privacy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Freemius Privacy Policy</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h4>bpl-tools</h4>
<ul>
<li>Source / GitHub: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools</li>
<li>License: GPL-2.0-or-later – https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</li>
<li>Purpose: Shared utility library providing admin dashboard components and common Gutenberg editor controls.</li>
<li>External Services: The library may connect to bPlugins, WordPress.org, and Freemius services for product data and checkout functionality. See full details: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools#external-requests–why-they-are-made</li>
</ul>

Carousel Block – Responsive Image and Content Carousel

Create stunning carousels effortlessly with the Carousel Block. Showcase your images in an elegant carousel directly within the Gutenberg editor.

Embed YouTube Block – Fast Loading Videos, Shorts & Playlists vs Carousel Block – Responsive Image and Content Carousel