YT Player – Embed and Customize Video Players Reviews, Downloads & Maintenance

YT Player is a modern, lightweight, and fully customizable YouTube video player built for WordPress. Whether you’re adding a single video or creating a video-rich experience across posts, pages, or widget areas, this plugin makes it easy to embed YouTube videos with a sleek, accessible interface powered by HTML5 and the Plyr framework.

Use a simple shortcode to embed YouTube videos without needing iframe codes. Ideal for bloggers, marketers, educators, and anyone looking to add YouTube video to WordPress effortlessly.

Key Features – Free Version

Easy YouTube Embed with Shortcode – Paste your YouTube URL inside [ytp]…[/ytp] and place it anywhere — posts, pages, sidebars, or custom templates. No embed code needed.
Works with YouTube Video ID or URL – Just add the full YouTube link to start playing — no extra setup required.
Fully Responsive Layout – The player adjusts automatically to fit any screen size — desktop, tablet, or mobile.
Fullscreen Support – Viewers can switch to full-screen mode, with support for both native and fallback options.
Fast & Lightweight – Optimized for speed — the player loads quickly and doesn’t slow down your page.
Shortcode Anywhere – Use the shortcode in posts, pages, widget areas, or custom post types to display your video wherever you want.
Toggle Player Controls – Choose which controls to show or hide, like play, pause, volume, or fullscreen — you’re in control.
Keyboard & Accessibility Support – Built with accessibility in mind, making navigation easier for all users.
Built with HTML5 and Plyr.js – Uses the modern HTML5 video standard and the Plyr framework for reliable, consistent playback.

YT Player Pro– Unlock Premium Features

The Pro version offers more control over playback and appearance, giving you greater flexibility in how videos are displayed and customized.

Add a Brand Logo on Videos – Display your logo as an overlay on the video. You can adjust its position, size, and transparency.
Upload Custom Thumbnails – Replace the default YouTube preview with your own image to better match your content or branding.
Auto-Repeat Playback – Let your video loop automatically after it ends — ideal for promos or background video.
Show Thumbnail When Paused – When the video is paused, a thumbnail image appears instead of a blank screen.
Hide Controls on Pause – Create a cleaner look by hiding all controls when the video isn’t playing.
Floating Mini Player While Scrolling – Keep the video visible in a small corner player as visitors scroll down the page.
Muted – Starts video playback with audio turned off by default.
Auto Play – Automatically starts video playback when the page loads.
Seek Time – Defines the time interval (in seconds) to skip forward or backward during video playback.
Hide YouTube UI – Removes default YouTube player controls and branding for a cleaner, distraction-free viewing experience.
Save Preset Design – Allows users to save customized settings and styles as a preset for quick reuse across multiple layout.
Customize the Player’s Look – Fine-tune the player’s appearance — colors, controls, and layout — to match your website style.

Try the Pro Version – Unlock all premium features today!

How to Use YT Player – Quick Start Guide

Getting started is easy!

Live Demo | Try the Pro

This plugin is ideal for

Video bloggers and vloggers
Online courses and educators
Marketing landing pages
Portfolio sites
News & magazine layouts
Anyone who wants a custom YouTube embed player

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Installation

This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.

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Upload plugin-directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Use shortcode in page, post or in widgets.
If you want video in your theme php file, Place <?php echo do_shortcode('YOUR_SHORTCODE'); ?> in your templates

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install this plugin?

You can install as others regular wordpress plugin. No different way. Please see on installation tab.

What Video type can i play?

You can play any YouTube video.

How many player i can publish in my site?

You can publish unlimited video with YT player Plugin

Where do I report security bugs found in this plugin?

Please report security bugs found in the source code of the Video Player for YouTube plugin through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin.