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.

Alexander

mohammadhanif

fkfaisalkhan007

zish

Pathhan

Sharik Khan

FARAZFRANK

A WP Life

Need a clean way to show social profile links on your website? This plugin helps you display a social media icon list anywhere. Add icons to your sidebar, footer, or posts.
This tool is simple and fast. It works with any WordPress theme.
You can configure each social media icon in seconds. Control colors, padding, and hover actions without code. It includes an optimized Gutenberg block and sidebar widget.
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<h4>Video Tutorial</h4>
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CRjl-SU6mTw?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>
<h3>Set up Social Icons and Social Profile Links</h3>
Showing your social icons should be easy. This plugin saves you time:
<ul>
<li>Simple drag and drop: Place the widget in any sidebar area.</li>
<li>Gutenberg block support: Insert social profile links directly into page layouts.</li>
<li>SVG Icons: Light SVG renders sharp on all screens.</li>
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</ul>
<h3>Gutenberg Block and Widget Customization</h3>
Customize your social media icon styling to match your brand style:
<ul>
<li>Choose the number of columns per row.</li>
<li>Adjust spacing between your social icons.</li>
<li>Apply smooth CSS hover animations.</li>
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</ul>
<h4>Supported Platforms</h4>
Connect your audience to these popular networks:
<ul>
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<li>RSS Feed, Email, WhatsApp, Telegram</li>
<li>And many more in the premium version</li>
</ul>
<h4>What Makes This Social Media Icon Widget Different</h4>
Unlike bloated social sharing toolbars, this widget focuses on one thing: displaying your social media icon links beautifully. It loads fast, works with any theme, and gives you creative freedom through customization options.
You can adjust each social media icon color to match your brand, add hover effects for visual feedback, and even apply rotation transforms for a unique touch. The spacing controls help you create the exact layout you want.
<h4>Free Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>12 popular social network icons</li>
<li>Icon color customization</li>
<li>Background color settings</li>
<li>Hover color effects</li>
<li>Multiple icons per row</li>
<li>Sidebar and footer widget support</li>
<li>Gutenberg block support</li>
<li>Fast-loading dynamic inline CSS</li>
<li>Icon spacing controls</li>
<li>Custom CSS field</li>
<li>Mobile responsive design</li>
<li>Lightweight SVG icons</li>
</ul>
<h4>Premium Features</h4>
Upgrade to unlock additional capabilities:
<ul>
<li>30+ Pro Social Networks</li>
<li>3 Unique Stunning Layout Styles</li>
<li>Custom Background & Icon Color on Hover</li>
<li>60+ Exciting Hover Animations (2D, Curls, Glow)</li>
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<li>Multiple icon size options</li>
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</ul>
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Social Media Icon Widget – Social Profile Links with Gutenberg Block

Add a social media icon list. Display social icons and social profile links using a widget or a Gutenberg block.

Embed YouTube Block – Fast Loading Videos, Shorts & Playlists vs Social Media Icon Widget – Social Profile Links with Gutenberg Block