Video Slider for YouTube (Lite)
Create YouTube video sliders with Normal (16:9) and Shorts (9:16) support. Customize arrow and dot colors. Insert anywhere via shortcode.
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Maintained • Last updated 171 days ago
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Description
YouTube Slider Lite lets you create unlimited slider sets:
– Normal (16:9) or Shorts (9:16)
– Custom arrow and dot colors per slider
– Simple shortcode: [youtube_slider id="123"]
– Lightweight (Swiper) and responsive
Works with Gutenberg, Elementor and others.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/or install via Plugins Add New. - Activate the plugin.
- Go to YouTube Sliders Add New, paste one YouTube URL per line, pick the type & colors, Publish.
- Insert
[youtube_slider id="YOUR_ID"]into any page/post.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose Shorts (9:16) in the slider settings, or override: [youtube_slider id="123" type="shorts"].
Yes, insert as many shortcodes as you like, each with a different id.
Yes, CSS/JS are enqueued only when the shortcode is rendered.
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Changelog
2.3.0
- WP.org readiness: text domain, i18n, sanitization, uninstall cleanup, readme.
- Per-slider arrow & dot color options.
- Shorts/Normal aspect ratio toggle.
2.2.0
- Color pickers for arrows/dots.
2.1.0
- Shorts (9:16) mode.
2.0.0
- Multiple slider sets (custom post type) + shortcode by ID.