Active installations3K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 12 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org
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WP PlugIndex currently records Simple YouTube Responsive version 3.2.6 as active, updated 9mo ago and tested up to WordPress 6.9.
Overview
About this plugin
A lightweight plugin to embed YouTube videos while keeping the correct aspect ratio — all with a simple shortcode.
Very simple shortcode. Use it in posts or widgets.
Uses the default YouTube iframe embed, but fully responsive.
Custom aspect ratio if you want a different video size.
Automatically centered, so your video always looks neat in your content.
Lazy load support to improve performance.
100% free — no ads, no trackers, no funny business.
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Pros:
1. Simple and lightweight — one shortcode per video
2. Lazy load support
3. Extra parameters available for advanced users
Cons:
1. Designed for simple embeds only (no playlist support, one video per shortcode)
WordPress.org metadata
Plugin tags
Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.
embed
player
responsive
shortcode
youtube
Compatibility & maintenance
Compatibility & maintenance
Tested up to WordPress 6.9
Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.9.
Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.9
Minimum requirementsWordPress 2.5 · PHP not listed
Update activity5 Feb 20269mo ago
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