A multi-featured plugin to embed YouTube in WordPress. Embed a video, YouTube channel gallery, playlist, or YouTube livestream. Defer JavaScript too!
Alternatives to SDAweb Channels for YouTube
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Automatic YouTube Gallery – Embed Auto-Updating YouTube Video Galleries, Feeds, Playlists & Channelsv2.9.2
Embed YouTube videos, playlists, channels, live streams & Shorts in a responsive video gallery that stays up to date automatically.
Live stream player that switches on and off air by itself, with a weekly program schedule, next-show countdown and "Live now" badge.
Import and sync YouTube videos, playlists, and channel data into WordPress posts — thumbnails, metadata, and Gutenberg blocks included.
Create beautiful YouTube video playlists with an interactive player. Build custom playlists or import from channels.
Embed a responsive live radio streaming player in WordPress – IceCast, Shoutcast, RadioCo, RadioJar & more via shortcode or Gutenberg block.
Easy TubeCastingv1.0.6
Display YouTube videos, playlists, channels, and video podcasts in a responsive WordPress video player.
Show the latest videos from your YouTube channel or a playlist in a responsive video gallery with popup playback. Syncs automatically.
YouTube gallery plugin for WordPress – display channel videos or with video link/URL in responsive sliders, galleries, and featured layouts.
SK Playlist Embedv2.6.0
Embed YouTube playlists and channel videos in responsive grid, list, and card layouts with caching, auto-refresh, and SEO-friendly display.