=== Video Gallery – YouTube Gallery & Responsive Video Playlist === Contributors: emarket-design,safiye Tags: video gallery, youtube, playlist, youtube gallery, youtube channel Requires at least: 5.8 Tested up to: 6.9 Stable tag: 4.0.2 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Plugin URI: https://emdplugins.com/youtube-showcase Author URI: https://emarketdesign.com Responsive video gallery and YouTube gallery for WordPress. Create a video grid or YouTube playlist visually in the block editor. No shortcodes! == Description == **Stop wrestling with complex shortcodes. Start building visually.** [Video Gallery & Playlist for YouTube](https://emdplugins.com/youtube-showcase/?pk_campaign=youtube-showcase-com&pk_kwd=readme) (**YouTube Showcase**) is the most intuitive way to transform your website into a professional **WordPress video hub**. Featured in [**WPBeginner’s** Best YouTube Video Gallery Plugins](https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/best-youtube-video-gallery-plugins-for-wordpress/), our all-new **Visual Block** lets you design high-impact grids and cinematic playlists directly inside the WordPress Block Editor with a real-time preview. Whether you are a creator, blogger, or marketer, this plugin helps you display YouTube content in beautiful, mobile-ready layouts. No coding, no guesswork—just a seamless video experience for your visitors. ### 🔗 Quick Links * [Live Demo Site](https://ytshowcasecom.emdplugins.com?pk_campaign=youtube-showcase-com&pk_kwd=readme) – See it in action. * [WPBeginner Featured Review](https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/best-youtube-video-gallery-plugins-for-wordpress/) – Rated as a top choice. * [Documentation](https://docs.emdplugins.com/youtube-showcase-community/?pk_campaign=youtube-showcase-com&pk_kwd=readme) – Easy step-by-step setup guides. ### 🚀 Key Features * **Visual Block Builder:** Select your videos and watch your gallery update live in the sidebar—no more "save and refresh." * **Optional Setup Assistant:** Get up and running in seconds. Create ready-to-use gallery and grid pages with one click. * **Cinematic Playlists:** A large featured player with a beautiful thumbnail navigation "playlist" below. * **Responsive Video Grids:** Clean, 4-column layouts that automatically adjust for mobile and tablet devices. * **Automated Video Pages:** Every video gets its own SEO-optimized page with WordPress comments enabled. * **Lightweight Performance:** Optimized code ensures your page speed stays high. * **Full Customization:** Change thumbnail quality (16:9 or 4:3) and adjust video URL slugs for better branding. == Getting Started & Details == ### How to Add Videos Adding content is simple. The plugin uses the **YouTube Video ID** (the 11-character string at the end of a YouTube URL). * *Example:* For `youtube.com/watch?v=9K4uBRkFJEU`, the ID is `9K4uBRkFJEU`. * Simply enter this ID in the Video editor, and the plugin fetches the rest. ### Built-in Layouts If you use the **Optional Setup Assistant**, it will create two ready-to-use pages for you: 1. **YouTube Video Gallery:** Features a main player with thumbnail navigation at the bottom. 2. **YouTube Video Grid:** A high-resolution 4-column responsive layout. ### Customization Tips * **Thumbnail Quality:** You can change dimensions (e.g., 4:3 instead of 16:9) in the settings to match your site's design. * **Content & Excerpts:** Add custom text for every video. The content appears on the single video page, while the excerpt appears right below the main video in the gallery view. ### 💎 Get More with YouTube Showcase Pro Need more power? The Pro version includes Auto-Sync for channels, Lightbox popups, search filtering, and premium layouts (Coverflow, Masonry, and more). 👉 [Upgrade to YouTube Showcase Pro](https://emdplugins.com/youtube-showcase/?pk_campaign=youtube-showcase-com&pk_kwd=readme) == Technical Foundation == This plugin was developed using the [WP App Studio](http://wpappstudio.com/?pk_campaign=youtube-showcase-com&pk_kwd=readme) design and development platform, ensuring a modular and maintainable code structure that follows WordPress standards. == Installation == 1. Upload the `youtube-showcase` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress. 3. Use the **Optional Setup Assistant** to automatically create your core gallery pages, or skip to build manually. 4. To build manually: Go to any Page/Post, click **(+)**, and search for **"YouTube Showcase"** to start building visually! == Frequently Asked Questions == = How do I add videos? = The plugin creates a "Video" menu in your dashboard. Simply enter the 11-character YouTube Video ID (e.g., 9K4uBRkFJEU), and the plugin handles the rest. = Does this work with the new Block Editor? = Yes! Version 4.0.0 is built specifically for the Block Editor. Search for the **YouTube Showcase** block to design your galleries visually. = Can I display a full channel or playlist? = In this free version, you can curate your channel content manually using categories. For automatic syncing of entire channels or playlists, check out [YouTube Showcase Pro](https://emdplugins.com/plugins/youtube-showcase-pro/). = Is it mobile-friendly? = Absolutely. All layouts are fully responsive. On mobile, the playlist navigation automatically switches to an intuitive icon-based system for better usability. = Can I categorize videos? = Yes. You can assign categories to your videos and then use the Visual Block settings to filter and display only specific categories in your grids or galleries. == Screenshots == 1. The Visual Block Editor – Design your YouTube Showcase with a real-time preview directly in the sidebar. 2. Automatic Setup Gallery – A responsive video gallery with thumbnail navigation created during setup. 3. Mobile Optimized – Thumbnail navigation automatically hides on devices below 768px for better UX. 4. Responsive Video Grid – A clean 4-column grid layout generated automatically by the setup assistant. 5. Individual Video Pages – SEO-friendly pages with comments and optional Featured/Recent widgets. 6. Intuitive Admin Interface – Easily add and manage your YouTube videos via the dedicated video editor. 7. YouTube Showcase PRO – Unlock 40-65% faster page loads and advanced player configurations. 8. Custom URL Slugs – Total control over your video permalinks for better branding and SEO. 9. CSV Import/Export – Bulk manage your library with the eMD CSV Extension for high-volume sites. == Changelog == = 4.0.2 = * FIXED An issue where non-admin users were blocked from wp-admin due to an incorrect wp_die() call in show_optin() = 4.0.1 = * FIXED YouTube "Error 153 – video player configuration error" by updating embed security and referrer policy. = 4.0.0 = * NEW Added a Gutenberg block to insert YouTube video galleries, grids, and search forms directly from the block editor. * NEW Real-time preview within the editor sidebar. * TWEAK tested with WP 6.9 = 3.5.4 = * FIXED Updated title for trademark * FIXED Updated internationalization = 3.5.3 = * FIXED Validate input for emd_form_builder_lite_pagenum function = 3.5.2 = * FIXED XSS vulnerability for noaccess_msg * FIXED Validate input for emd_form_builder_lite_pagenum function * FIXED Vulnerability related to emd_get_widg_pagenum = 3.5.1 = * TWEAK tested with WP 6.8 * FIXED XSS vulnerability when using custom fields = 3.5.0 = * FIXED WordPress dashboard accordions issue on setting and glossary pages due to changes in core code on WP 6.7.1 = 3.4.0 = * FIXED Vulnerability on form submit * FIXED Translation to one textdomain = 3.3.6 = ** Fix CSRF in form settings = 3.3.5 = * * FIXED widgets = 3.3.4 = * * TWEAK tested with WP 6.0 = 3.3.3 = * TWEAK tested with WP 5.9.1 and PHP 8 = 3.3.2 = * TWEAK tested with WP 5.8.1 * TWEAK Added ability to set the maximum number of videos to show in multiple sidebar widgets. * TWEAK Added ability to set pagination support with customization options for multiple sidebar widgets. = 3.3.1 = * TWEAK tested with WP 5.7 = 3.3.0 = * FIXED Pagination bar not showing in mobile devices in the video gallery view. = 3.2.9 = * FIXED multi-select form component missing scroll bars when the content overflows its fixed height. = 3.2.8 = * TWEAK fixes and improvements for better performance and compatibility = 3.2.7 = * TWEAK updates to translation strings and libraries * NEW Added version numbers to js and CSS files for caching purposes * TWEAK tested with WP 5.5.1 = 3.2.6 = * NEW Added previous and next buttons for the edit screens of videos * TWEAK updates and improvements to libraries = 3.2.5 = * TWEAK updates and improvements to form library * TWEAK Emd templates = 3.2.4 = * TWEAK Fix issue related to extensions = 3.2.3 = * TWEAK Remove unused code and additional hardening for security = 3.2.2 = * FIXED Paging issue on Video Gallery * FIXED XSS related issues = 3.2.1 = * TWEAK Emd form builder upgrade messages = 3.2.0 = * NEW Added Emd form builder support * FIXED Session cleanup workflow by creating a custom table to process records. = 3.1.1 = * TWEAK Misc. library updates for better stability and compatibility. = 3.1.0 = * NEW Created a new shortcode page which displays all available shortcodes. You can access this page under the plugin settings. * TWEAK Emd templating system to match modern web standards = 3.0.1 = * FIXED the Jump from the selected video to the main video frame in Firefox. = 3.0.0 = * NEW Added a sidebar widget allowing to search videos by title, category or tag. * NEW Added ability enable or disable any video search field in the plugin settings. * NEW Added option to show login or register before searching videos - handy feature for private or customer only videos. * NEW Added option to use captcha in video search submissions in the plugin settings. * NEW Added option to set No results found and No access messages in the plugin settings. * TWEAK Improved the emd templating system removing obsolete code. * TWEAK Updated the third party code included in the plugin. = 2.9.7 = * TWEAK Misc. library updates for better stability and compatibility. = 2.9.6 = * TWEAK Fixed the issue related to video thumbnails not displayed correctly in the widgets when video image resolution field is set. = 2.9.5 = * NEW Demo site - https://ytshowcasecom.emdplugins.com/ - where the latest version of YouTube Showcase Starter edition is installed. * TWEAK Featured and recent video widget now use Video Image Resolution field to set the video image thumbnail and defaults to medium quality resolution. * TWEAK Video grid and Video Grid Gallery thumbnails now use Video Image Resolution field to set the video image thumbnail and defaults to medium quality resolution. = 2.9.0 = * FIXED paging css * TWEAK library updates = 2.8.0 = * FIXED widget sidebar is not responding to screen size changes issue * NEW YouTube Showcase introduction video = 2.7.6 = * FIXED video gallery paging issue = 2.7.5 = * TWEAK All gallery pages will show 6 columns on desktop, 4 columns on tablets, 3 columns on phones * TWEAK Removed ellipsis for long video titles. It displays full titles for Video Grid. = 2.7.2 = * TWEAK Removed ellipsis for long video titles. It displays full titles * TWEAK Made all video thumb images full width to cover all available space = 2.7.0 = * NEW Added custom JavaScript option in plugin settings under Tools tab * NEW Added container type field in the plugin settings * FIXED wpautop issue with br tags * FIXED PHP 7 compatibility * TWEAK Updated codemirror libraries for custom CSS and JS options in plugin settings page = 2.6.0 = * NEW Added ability to disable EMD Templating system and switch back to theme based system from plugin settings * FIX PHP 7 compatability * TWEAK Minor shortcode page navigation fixes and improvements = 2.5.1 = * Fixed deleting WordPress category and tags when clicked on “Remove All Data” checkbox under Video Settings > Tools and deleted the plugin from WordPress Plugin page = 2.5.0 = * NEW Added new templating sytem which allows changing page templates for video, video archive and taxonomy pages from plugin settings * NEW Added Custom CSS area where one can put in plugin related CSS code specific to their own site * NEW Ability to hide page navigation links from plugin settings = 2.4.0 = * NEW Added ability to rename videos slug in the settings * NEW Added ability to enable/disable plugin Bootstrap css/js files * Fixed search results issue = 2.3.0 = * Minor bug fixes and code improvements = 2.2.0 = * Compatibility with WordPress 4.5 and misc. bug fixes * Added ability to disable/enable thumbs navigation in mobile devices = 2.1.0 = * Fixed video audio playing after the second video clicked issue in video gallery view. = 2.0.0 = * Changed the order of the videos Descending to display the new videos first in the gallery * Enabled thumb navigation for tablets * Changed the video displayed per page to 16 for Grid and Thumbs * Adjusted grid column numbers 6(Large), 4(Medium) and 3(Small) devices * Enabled page navigation on Video Grid Gallery * Added title link to video single page in Video Gallery * Added video title to video grid gallery = 1.4.1 = * Fixed the video navigation issue when WordPress is installed in subdirectory. * Fixed setting translation issue = 1.4.0 = * Fixed the issue related to HTML5 video player not playing by default * Fixed the issue related to videos not displayed on the gallery (Blank video was showing) when clicked on video thumbnail = 1.3.0 = * Added ability to enable or disable thumbnail navigation for the screens less than 768px * Added ability to enable or disable video autoplay * Removed unnecessary CSS rules = 1.2.0 = * Added video thumbnail quality selector which may help for the video thumbnail not coming from YouTube issue * Removed unnecessary css = 1.1.0 = * Moved responsive arrow head icons closer to the video * Improved compatibility with the other themes and plugins. = 1.0.1 = * Cleaned up the code related to Video Grid * Fixed issue with Video Grid Gallery Navigation = 1.0.0 = * Initial release == Upgrade Notice == = 4.0.0 = This major update introduces the Visual Block Editor. Upgrade now to start building your galleries visually without shortcodes!