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.

gt3themes

<a href="https://gt3themes.com/gt3-photo-and-video-gallery-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">GT3 Photo Gallery</a> is a WordPress plugin that comes with a set of different custom gallery blocks. It is absolutely free. The GT3 gallery plugin allows extending the functionality of the classic WordPress image gallery. You can easily customize the look and feel of any photo or video gallery using the global GT3 photo gallery settings along with the custom settings for each individaul gallery.
Create an awesome look for your photo galleries with ease. Drag and drop images and videos to your gallery and publish them on your website in minutes. The current version of the GT3 photo & video gallery plugin works with latest Gutenberg blocks editor.
<h3>How to Add GT3 Photo & Video Gallery Block in Gutenberg</h3>
In this video you will see how easily you can create gallery using GT3 Gutenberg photo & video gallery blocks.
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f-NW-3lSO0s?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>
Please note that you can convert Gutenberg block gallery from Grid to Masonry and vice versa.
Please read the plugin documentation to better understand how it work.
<a href="https://help.gt3themes.com/gt3-photo-video-gallery-wordpress-plugin/" rel="nofollow ugc">Online Documentation</a>
<h3>Elementor Compatibility</h3>
The lite version is fully compatible with Elementor page builder. It comes with Grid and Masonry photo gallery widgets.
<h3>DIVI Compatibility</h3>
The lite version has a custom post type “GT3 Galleries” that supports absolutely new “shortcode” system. You can create Grid and Masonry photo gallery and put its shortcode in the DIVI page builder.
Stay Tuned: The new Gutenberg gallery blocks, Elementor and WPBakery compatible photo galleries will be released soon. Follow us on <a href="https://x.com/gt3themes/" rel="nofollow ugc">X</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gt3themes/" rel="nofollow ugc">Facebook</a> to get latest news and updates.
<h3>Pro Version</h3>
There is a Pro version of this plugin. You can get it with 50% discount. Limited time offer.
<a href="https://gt3themes.com/gt3-photo-and-video-gallery-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">GT3 Photo & Video Gallery Pro</a>
What you get with Pro:
<ul>
<li>Advanced Gutenberg blocks</li>
<li>Elementor builder gallery widgets</li>
<li>WPBakery builder gallery modules</li>
<li>Advanced CPT “GT3 Galleries”</li>
<li>Photo Albums</li>
<li>Packery style/layout</li>
<li>Thumbnails layouts</li>
<li>Masonry layout</li>
<li>Fullscreen slider</li>
<li>Kenburns photo slider</li>
<li>Shift slider</li>
<li>Flow gallery</li>
<li>Ribbon slider</li>
<li>Justified gallery</li>
<li>Cascading slider (NEW)</li>
<li>Photo carousel</li>
<li>Photo gallery with video thumbnails</li>
<li>Photo galleries with a filter by categories</li>
<li>Live photo search for the galleries</li>
<li>Youtube, Vimeo, Self-hosted & External video files</li>
<li>Video settings for each video item</li>
<li>Convert any gallery into other gallery layouts in Gutenberg</li>
<li>Convert any gallery into Gutenberg block</li>
<li>Advanced options for the lightbox</li>
<li>Custom lazy loading option</li>
<li>Instant download image control option</li>
<li>Right-click guard (protect your images)</li>
<li>Light and dark support for the image lightbox</li>
<li>Regular new features updates</li>
<li>One year of premium support and updates</li>
<li>And much more…</li>
</ul>
<h3>GT3 Photo & Video Gallery in Action</h3>
<a href="https://livewp.site/demos/?product=Oni" rel="nofollow ugc">Oni Photography WordPress Theme</a> 
<a href="https://livewp.site/demos/?product=JohnBlack" rel="nofollow ugc">JohnBlack Photographers WordPress Theme</a> 
<a href="https://livewp.site/demos/?product=Soho" rel="nofollow ugc">SOHO – Fullscreen Photo & Video WordPress Theme</a> 
<a href="https://livewp.site/demos/?product=Fliper" rel="nofollow ugc">Photo Fullscreen WordPress Theme – Fliper</a> 
<a href="https://livewp.site/demos/?product=SOHOPro" rel="nofollow ugc">Creative Portfolio WordPress Theme – SOHO Pro</a>
<h3>The advantages of GT3 Photo & Video Gallery plugin</h3>
<ul>
<li>Gutenberg gallery blocks and latest WordPress compatibility</li>
<li>Elementor page builder gallery widgets</li>
<li>Absolutely FREE WordPress gallery plugin (Lite Version)</li>
<li>Intuitive and easy to use plugin functionality</li>
<li>Extending the native WordPress gallery</li>
<li>Gutenberg gallery blocks with custom settings on board</li>
<li>Special video settings for each video item</li>
<li>If you disable the plugin the default WP gallery still works</li>
<li>The plugin works with WordPress media including meta data</li>
<li>The photo and video galleries are 100% fully responsive</li>
<li>The gallery works within the pages, blog posts etc.</li>
<li>You can choose different style options in the settings</li>
<li>Custom photo and video GT3 gallery settings panel</li>
<li>You can choose from 1-9 columns to display photos</li>
<li>Create a simple thumbnails gallery preview</li>
<li>Create awesome masonry style gallery preview</li>
<li>Create classic grid style gallery preview</li>
<li>Create cool circle style gallery preview</li>
<li>Stylish and responsive image lightbox</li>
<li>Image gallery lightbox custom options</li>
<li>Youtube and Vimeo video gallery support</li>
<li>Customize the gallery styles with CSS option</li>
<li>SEO and high performance optimized</li>
<li>Advanced options panel</li>
<li>Watermark option for Gutenberg block gallery</li>
<li>Plugin support from GT3themes team</li>
<li>Fully compatible with GT3 WordPress themes</li>
<li>And much more…</li>
</ul>

Photo Gallery – GT3 Image Gallery & Gutenberg Block Gallery


Great photo gallery plugin. Highly recommend.


Easy to use

GT3 Image Gallery - create photo gallery, video gallery, block gallery, slider and more with ease. All photo galleries are responsive and loading fast

Embed YouTube Block – Fast Loading Videos, Shorts & Playlists vs Photo Gallery – GT3 Image Gallery & Gutenberg Block Gallery