{"id":22073,"date":"2024-07-02T09:17:54","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T09:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/?p=22073"},"modified":"2024-07-16T12:04:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T12:04:48","slug":"how-to-embed-youtube-video-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/how-to-embed-youtube-video-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Embed YouTube Video in WordPress (4 Easy Ways)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Would you like to incorporate videos into your WordPress blog entries? Videos are a fantastic method to increase user engagement and give your website life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A YouTube Embed plugin can make embedding YouTube videos in WordPress even easier, offering customization of video size and colors, creating YouTube playlists, displaying videos in popups, and various other features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Embedding videos from <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/target-dentists-on-facebook\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"140\">Facebook<\/a>, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube, and many other video hosting websites is easy with WordPress. This beginner&#8217;s guide will show you how to easily embed videos into <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/tips-to-optimise-your-blog-posts-for-seo\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"141\">WordPress blog posts<\/a>, pages, and sidebar widgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Checkout our Free YouTube tools;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/youtube-backlinks-generator\">Youtube Backlinks Generator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/youtube-downloader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Video and Audio Downloader<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Why Embed YouTube Video in Your WordPress Blog Posts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/support\/wordpress-editor\/blocks\/youtube-block\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/support\/wordpress-editor\/blocks\/youtube-block\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adding videos to your WordPress site<\/a> is an excellent method to captivate your visitors\u2019 interest while increasing engagement and conversions. Videos encourage visitors to stay on your WordPress website longer. It\u2019s possible that some visitors would rather watch a video than read textual content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Embedding YouTube videos is particularly beneficial for your blog posts. By using YouTube video embeds, you can provide valuable video content without using up your server\u2019s resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You simply need to paste the YouTube URL into your post, and <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/how-to-add-internal-links-in-wordpress\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"142\">WordPress will automatically<\/a> convert it into an embedded video. Leveraging YouTube\u2019s platform also means access to its massive audience, potentially driving more traffic to your <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/migrate-wordpress-websites\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"143\">WordPress site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Method 1: Embedding Videos in WordPress Blog Posts and Pages Using Block Editor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To embed YouTube videos in your WordPress blog posts or pages using the block editor, follow these simple steps.Popular video hosting providers like Vimeo and YouTube may automatically supply embed code to your website because of a wonderful feature in WordPress called auto-embeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you have to do is paste the YouTube link into the WordPress editor. For example, copy the URL of the YouTube movie you want to embed and then paste it into the WordPress post or webpage where you want to place it. Simply copy and paste the URL into the content area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress will retrieve the embed code and show the YouTube video in the editor. Press &#8216;Update&#8217; and then &#8216;Publish&#8217; to <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/instagram-saving-posts-camera-roll\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"158\">save your post<\/a> and activate the embedded video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1bc8b7a0-5059-4dba-b987-571fcb296bd3.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can customize the settings of the embedded video by clicking on it in the editor and using the <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/bypass-adblock-using-popunders\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"144\">popup<\/a> toolbar to make changes. These adjustments can include video width, alignment, and more. You can also add a caption and maintain the video\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/change-the-aspect-ratio-midjourney\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"145\">aspect ratio<\/a> on mobile devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress allows auto-embeds for video services that are on a whitelist. You need to grab the embed code and insert it into your <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/surferseo-alternatives\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"146\">blog<\/a> entries for other websites. The following is a list of WordPress auto-embed supported services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p>Amazon<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Animoto<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Cloudup<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>CollegeHumor<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Crowdsignal<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Dailymotion<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Facebook<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Flickr<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Hulu<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Imgur<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Instagram<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Issuu<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Kickstarter<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Meetup.com<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Mixcloud<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Reddit<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>ReverbNation<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Screencast<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Scribd<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Slideshare<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>SmugMug<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Someecards<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>SoundCloud<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Speaker Deck<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Spotify<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>TED<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Tumblr<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Twitter<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>VideoPress<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Vimeo<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>WordPress.tv<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>YouTube<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to upload a video from a website not listed here, you&#8217;ll need the HTML embed code. Copy the HTML code provided by the video website and paste it into the &#8216;HTML&#8217; block in the editor. This method ensures your video content displays properly within your <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/separate-page-for-blog-posts-in-wordpress\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"147\">WordPress blog posts<\/a>, pages, or sidebar widgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/d6304fe5-05ba-41a1-a6af-036a5082f959.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Method 2: Embedding Videos in WordPress Using the Old Classic Editor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are still using the old WordPress classic editor, then embedding YouTube videos is just as simple. Start by copying the URL from a video hosting service like YouTube. Next, paste the YouTube URL directly into the WordPress editor where you want the video to appear. If you are using the visual editor, a preview of the YouTube video link will automatically be displayed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to note that customizing options such as video width, which are available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/gutenberg-block-editor-tips\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"148\">Gutenberg block editor<\/a>, will not be accessible in the classic editor. Once you have added the YouTube video URL, don&#8217;t forget to click the \u2018Update\u2019 or \u2018Publish\u2019 button to make your changes live on your WordPress website. This straightforward method ensures your YouTube videos are embedded seamlessly, enriching the <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/improve-user-experience\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"149\">user experience<\/a> on your WordPress blog posts, pages, or sidebar widgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Method 3: How to Embed Videos in WordPress Sidebar Widgets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like a WordPress post or page, you can also embed YouTube videos in WordPress sidebar widgets. To do this, go to the WordPress admin area and navigate to Appearance \u00bb Widgets. Click the \u2018+\u2019 icon to add a new block. In the search bar, type \u2018Video\u2019 to find the relevant block for the type of video you want to embed. This includes options like YouTube, Vimeo, TED, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/fc42907e-da4c-485b-b8a3-ad0f28c736ee.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have selected the YouTube block, simply paste your YouTube video URL into the box and click the \u2018Embed\u2019 button. The embedded YouTube video will automatically be added to your widget area. When you&#8217;re ready, click the Update button to make the video live on your <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/load-balance-wordpress\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"150\">WordPress site<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1419fd8e-e3ac-45d9-8111-9ece90c1f8c3.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, you can watch the embedded video live by going to your website. The video&#8217;s size will automatically change according to how big your widget area is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Method 4: Using WordPress YouTube Embed Plugin to Embed Videos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Embedding videos in WordPress does not require a plugin by default. However, using a <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/disable-related-videos-youtube-embeds\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1218\">YouTube Embed plugin can significantly enhance your video embedding<\/a> experience by offering customization options for video size and colors, creating YouTube playlists, displaying videos in popups, and providing various other features. Additionally, different <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/review-insfollowpro\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"159\">pricing options are available for accessing premium features<\/a> and customer support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/must-have-wordpress-plugins\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"151\">WordPress plugins<\/a> you might like to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Smash Balloon YouTube Feed Pro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4312254e-98e8-4694-81bc-c5ffa1cfdc8f.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Smash Balloon YouTube Feed Pro is the best YouTube video gallery plugin. This plugin allows you to automatically integrate all of your <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/how-to-use-facebook-to-promote-youtube-channel\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152\">YouTube channel videos<\/a> in a customisable gallery format, increasing the video content on your WordPress site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It not only automatically imports new videos, but you can also combine streams, enable live streaming, and integrate a YouTube playlist. This simplifies and streamlines the process of embedding YouTube videos. It also contains views, likes, shares, comments, and responses to help you build your social proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you use the trial version of the YouTube feed plugin, you can easily integrate your <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/youtube-channel-help-your-seo-strategy\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"153\">YouTube channel<\/a> feed into your WordPress website. This adaptability makes it ideal for any WordPress blog articles or pages that require integrated video content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">&nbsp;Envira Gallery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/adf129fd-fcaf-4956-8bc0-09c47f1b886b.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Envira Gallery is considered the best WordPress gallery plugin on the market, known for its ease of use and flexibility. With Envira Gallery, you can effortlessly create photo galleries in WordPress. The plugin also offers a Videos Addon that allows you to display stunning, responsive video galleries. You can embed a YouTube video, as well as videos from Vimeo, Twitch, DailyMotion, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also display YouTube playlists from your own account and start YouTube videos at a specific timing. The process is streamlined and user-friendly\u2014just enter your YouTube video URL, and the system will automatically fetch the video thumbnails for you. While there is a free version of Envira Gallery available, you will need the premium plugin to access the video galleries feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">YouTube Subscribe Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you embed a YouTube video in WordPress, the YouTube Subscribe Bar displays a subscribe button beneath the video. Additionally, it pulls your YouTube subscriber count to act as social proof and entice more people to subscribe to your channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This function has grown in popularity among users. This free plugin makes it easy for you to add a YouTube subscribe button beneath your embedded <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/create-youtube-subscribe-button\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"154\">YouTube videos<\/a>, thus increasing engagement on your WordPress site. Utilize this feature to boost your subscriber count and enhance the <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/ux-and-seo\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"155\">user experience<\/a> with minimal effort required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorporating videos into your WordPress website significantly enhances user engagement and provides a dynamic viewing experience. Whether you&#8217;re embedding YouTube videos directly through the WordPress editor, adding them to sidebar widgets, or utilizing powerful plugins like Smash Balloon YouTube Feed Pro and Envira Gallery, the process is straightforward and versatile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These methods allow the smooth integration of video content, which can include entire video galleries, live streams, and playlists. Moreover, plugins such as the YouTube Subscribe Bar add a layer of social proof, encouraging visitor interaction and subscription growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By leveraging these tools and techniques, you&#8217;re not only improving the aesthetic and functional aspects of your <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/wordpress-site-visible-on-google-search\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"156\">WordPress site but also boosting your site&#8217;s SEO<\/a> capabilities and overall audience appeal. So, start embedding YouTube videos today and transform your WordPress blog posts, pages, and widgets into engaging multimedia experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I embed a YouTube video in my website without permission?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, you are allowed to embed a YouTube video on your website as long as you follow the terms of service set by YouTube. When embedding YouTube videos, you are essentially sharing the video&#8217;s existing YouTube embed code, which is publicly available for use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you intend to use someone else&#8217;s YouTube video for commercial purposes, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/google-improved-search-ads-360\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"157\">advertising<\/a> or marketing, you will need to get permission from the copyright holder. Always ensure that you respect the rights of the original content creators while embedding YouTube videos on your WordPress site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I embed YouTube live on my website?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a live broadcast with your YouTube Studio. Once your stream is live, locate the Share option on the video. Select Embed, then copy and paste the code from the pop-up <a href=\"https:\/\/kwebby.com\/blog\/control-fan-speed\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"160\">window<\/a> into your website&#8217;s code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the difference between linking and embedding?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to viewing YouTube videos on your website, you have two options: link and embed. Linking to videos requires people to leave your page to access the material, whereas embedding allows them to watch the video on your website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Would you like to incorporate videos into your WordPress blog entries? 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