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How to Embed a YouTube Video Into Your WordPress Blog

Enrich your WordPress blog with embedded YouTube videos

By Jason Bennett Jason Bennett Writer George Brown College Jay Bennett is a former Lifewire writer and digital marketing consultant with 8 years' experience. His writing has appeared on the VisiHow website. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 11, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email

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Expand Jump to a Section Step-by-Step: Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress Embed in the Sidebar Embed With the Iframe Element Embed With WordPress Plugins Embedding YouTube videos in your WordPress blog is an excellent way to keep your visitors engaged and interested. Whether you wish to embed your video content or someone else's, WordPress makes the process straightforward and hassle-free. This article applies to both self-hosted (wordpress.org) and free-hosted (wordpress.com) blogs.

How to Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress

You can copy and paste the video URL into the WordPress editor. No additional code is necessary. From the WordPress Dashboard, select Posts > Add new. Select the + icon to add a new block, then select YouTube. Go to the YouTube video you want to embed, select Share, then select Copy. Go back to your WordPress post, paste the video URL, then select Embed. You can also paste the YouTube URL into the content editor in both visual and text view. Select Publish to make your video go live.

How to Embed a YouTube Video in the Sidebar

If you prefer to place a YouTube video in your blog's sidebar, use the video widget. From the WordPress Dashboard, select Appearance > Widgets. Drag the Video widget to the blog sidebar. Give the video a title, then select Add Video. Select Insert from URL in the upper-left corner. Enter the video URL, then select Add to Widget after the video appears. Select Save.

How to Embed a YouTube Video With the Iframe Element

YouTube offers a wide variety of player parameters to customize the playback experience. Embedding videos with iframes allows you to customize how the video player looks and functions with options like autoplay, language preference, video width and height, looping, playlist, and more. From the WordPress content editor, select HTML. Go to the YouTube video you wish to embed, select Share, then select Embed. Select Copy. Paste the iframe code into the HTML box in WordPress, then select Preview. Select Update if the video looks right. Experiment with different Player Parameters within the iframe code for full customization. Add each parameter after the source (src) URL.

How to Embed YouTube Videos With WordPress Plugins

Using a plugin is another reliable method for embedding YouTube videos. Some plugins give you a range of additional features to customize how the video appears on the page. From the WordPress Dashboard, select Plugins > Add New. Enter youtube embed into the plugin search box, choose a plugin, then select Install Now. Select Activate after the plugin installs. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Customize an Embedded YouTube Video How to Install a WordPress Theme How to Post a YouTube Video on Instagram How to Share Videos on YouTube How to Embed Instagram Photos or Videos on a Website How to Make Your Own Videos for YouTube How to Share, Embed, and Link YouTube Videos How to Share a YouTube Video at a Specific Start Time How to Link Your Blog or Website to YouTube How to Embed Video in Google Slides How to Identify Songs in YouTube Videos How to Save Twitter Videos on iOS, Android, and Windows How to Link to a Specific Part in a YouTube Video Convert YouTube Videos to MP4 - YouTube in PowerPoint How to Embed Google Calendar on Your Website How to Download YouTube Videos on Your Android Device Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies