Description

Youtenberg adds a native Gutenberg block of YouTube player with playlist support, allowing you to embed individual videos, complete playlists, or entire channels directly into the side column of the Gutenberg blocks editor. Targeted at those publishing video content on WordPress, it eliminates the need for manual shortcodes and YouTube-copied iframes, providing autocomplete, thumbnails, and playback controls within the editing interface itself.

Key Features of Youtenberg

  • Native Gutenberg block
    Registers a block specific to the editor, configurable via WordPress’s block sidebar.
  • Support for YouTube playlists
    Allows embedding complete playlists as well as single videos, preserving the original order.
  • Player with side list
    Displays the video list next to the main player with dynamic switching when clicking thumbnails.
  • Visual player controls
    Configures screen ratio, thumbnails, autoplay, loop, and video information display.
  • Direct integration with the YouTube API
    Fetches video and playlist data using the YouTube Data API key provided in the dashboard.

Benefits of Youtenberg

  • Faster video post editing
    Creates full embeds without leaving the blocks editor or manipulating code.
  • More navigable video content
    Visitors can walk through multiple lessons, episodes, or clips without leaving the current page.
  • Consistent visual across the site
    Standardizes the appearance of YouTube embeds on all published pages.
  • Reduced reliance on extra plugins
    Solve within Gutenberg what previously required shortcodes or external embed tools.

Who is Youtenberg for?

  • Those publishing lessons, tutorials, or courses in video who want to organize multiple media on a single page.
  • YouTube content creators maintaining a blog or institutional site as a showcase for their channels.
  • Those creating music sites, video podcasts, reviews, or sports highlights that need embedded playlists.

How to download Youtenberg

Youtenberg is available for download here on Ultrapack. After receiving the .zip file, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file and click activate. After activation, the Youtenberg block will appear in the Gutenberg block library, ready for use on any post or page.

Combining a native Gutenberg block, playlist support, and a side list player, Youtenberg integrates YouTube into WordPress’s standard editing flow without resorting to iframes or external shortcodes. For video-heavy sites, this means faster publications, richer visitor navigation, and a cohesive visual identity across all content embeds.

Frequently asked questions

Is Youtenberg – Gutenberg YouTube Player with Playlist GPL-licensed?

Yes. Youtenberg – Gutenberg YouTube Player with Playlist is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Youtenberg – Gutenberg YouTube Player with Playlist on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Youtenberg – Gutenberg YouTube Player with Playlist on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Youtenberg – Gutenberg YouTube Player with Playlist cost at Ultrapack?

Youtenberg – Gutenberg YouTube Player with Playlist costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Youtenberg – Gutenberg YouTube Player with Playlist include updates?

Yes. The current version of Youtenberg – Gutenberg YouTube Player with Playlist is 1.0.2, published at Ultrapack on Jan 21, 2020. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Youtenberg – Gutenberg YouTube Player with Playlist scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Youtenberg – Gutenberg YouTube Player with Playlist goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.