Enhanced YouTube Embed

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2.2.0

  • New: Shortcode support – Use [enhanced-youtube-embed] shortcode anywhere in your content
  • New: YouTube Shortcode Editor – Visual shortcode builder under Tools menu
  • New: Live preview in shortcode editor with real-time updates
  • New: Dynamic shortcode generation with one-click copy
  • Improved: Shared rendering logic between block and shortcode for consistency
  • Improved: Frontend assets are now properly enqueued for shortcode usage

2.1.0

  • New: Playback speed controls
  • New: Lazy loading controls
  • Fixed: CSS display issues

2.0.0

  • MAJOR UPDATE: Complete rebuild using official React.js block framework
  • Breaking Change: Not backwards compatible with previous versions
  • New: Block transforms – convert to/from core YouTube embed block
  • New: Mute option for videos
  • New: Plays inline setting for iOS devicesdde
  • New: Smart start/end time validation
  • Improved: Settings now apply to editor preview in real-time
  • Improved: Interactive overlay behavior matches core blocks
  • Improved: Responsive toggle functionality with proper class management
  • Updated: Removed deprecated YouTube parameters (annotations, modest branding)
  • Updated: Related videos setting now accurately reflects YouTube’s behavior (same-channel only)
  • Updated: Icon changed from red to gold for better visual distinction
  • Fixed: Width/height attributes now properly set when responsive mode is disabled
  • Fixed: Media settings panel structure matches core blocks

0.1.0

  • Initial release
  • YouTube URL input and validation
  • Responsive embed with aspect ratio control
  • Live preview in editor
  • Caption support
  • Playback settings (auto-play, loop, start/end times)
  • Player controls (hide controls, disable fullscreen, hide annotations)
  • Related videos and branding options
  • Closed captions with language selection
  • Interface language customization
  • Privacy Enhanced Mode
  • Integration with WordPress core embed functionality

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Version:
2.2.0
Last Updated
March 6, 2026
Active Installs
10
Requires
WordPress 5.8
Tested Up To
WordPress 6.9.1
Requires PHP
7.4

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