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Can I embed a YouTube playlist in WordPress?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 12:48 am

Embedding YouTube playlists in WordPress is a great way to add additional content to your website. Although it can be done, there are a few things to keep in mind before you start. First, make sure that the videos that you are embedding are in compliance with YouTube’s terms of service. Second, make sure that the video player that you are using is compatible with WordPress.

Third, be sure to choose the correct video size for your site. Finally, make sure that the video player is properly configured to display embedded videos.

When embedding a YouTube playlist, you will need to first create a YouTube playlist in YouTube. Next, you will need to copy the playlist URL into your WordPress posts or pages.

PRO TIP: If you are planning to embed a YouTube playlist in WordPress, be aware that there are some potential risks.

First, your site’s loading time may increase significantly, as each video in the playlist will need to be loaded.

Second, if the playlist is set to autoplay, your visitors may be surprised and annoyed by the sudden start of the video playback. Make sure to test the autoplay feature before adding it to your site.

Third, YouTube playlists can be changed or deleted at any time by the owner of the YouTube channel. This means that your embedded playlist could suddenly stop working, or worse, start playing a completely different video.

Finally, you will need to add a shortcode to your posts or pages. The shortcode for embedding a YouTube playlist is as follows:.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYRzPvZj6lCi6aXY8W1YzNGv8Dx_G-zC1i[/youtube]

When using the shortcode, you will need to include the playlist ID in place of the playlist URL. The playlist ID can be found on the YouTube playlist page.

Be sure to replace PLYRzPvZj6lCi6aXY8W1YzNGv8Dx_G-zC1i with the actual playlist ID.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.