WP Youtube Gallery
WP YouTube Gallery is a simple and lightweight WP plugin that allows you to add a YouTube video gallery to any page or post using a shortcode. The plugin offers an easy way to embed videos from a specific YouTube…
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WP Youtube Gallery shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Youtube Gallery stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| gallery | >100 |
| video gallery | >100 |
| wp video gallery | >100 |
| youtube gallery | #84 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 6 reviews
About WP Youtube Gallery
From the official readme · v2.0Description
WP YouTube Gallery is a simple and lightweight WP plugin that allows you to add a YouTube video gallery to any page or post using a shortcode. The plugin offers an easy way to embed videos from a specific YouTube category and display them beautifully on your site.
Short Description
A simple and lightweight WordPress plugin to add a YouTube video gallery to your website using a shortcode.
Features
- Simple YouTube gallery shortcode
- Option to show or hide video title and content
- Content limit option for video descriptions
- Option to set a custom video box width and minimum height
- Compatible with all modern WordPress themes
Shortcodes
You can use the following shortcodes to display the gallery:
[wyg catid="ENTER YOUTUBE CATEGORY ID"][wyg slug="ENTER YOUTUBE CATEGORY SLUG"]
Both options allow you to specify a particular YouTube category to display.
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Go Pro
Upgrade to the Pro version to access additional features that enhance your video gallery:
- Responsive Video Gallery
- Video Lightbox Popup
- Category-based filter
- Pagination for video listings
- Custom CSS management from the admin panel
- Video order customization
- Disable related videos feature
- Priority support
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Installation
- Upload the
wp-youtube-galleryfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Go to WP Youtube Gallery >> “Settings” and configure the plugin options.
Frequently asked questions
Q: How do I add the gallery to my website?
A: Use the following shortcode to add the gallery to any page or post: [wyg slug=”ENTER YOUTUBE CATEGORY SLUG”]
Q: How do I add the gallery to a theme template file?
A: Add the following code to your theme’s template file: `php **Q: How to find category slug? A: You can find category slug from youtube category list page. For more see screenshot-4.png **Q: Can I add categories base filter on video gallery page A: Yes, You can add categories base filter on your video page but This feature is available only in plugin addon. Click Here To Download Addon. **Q: Can I publish all categories video on any single page using shortcode? A: Yes, You can listing the all categories video from anyt single page but This feature is available only in plugin addon. Click…
Changelog
1.8
- Tested with wordpress 5.4.1
- Fixed resposvie issue
- Add option to show shortcode on video category page
- Added an option to filter video on base of category (Pro Features)
- Added an option to define video ordering (Pro Features)
- Added an option to define video ordering (Pro Features)
1.5
- Tested with wordpress 4.9.4
- Optimized code
1.4
- Tested with wordpress 4.8.1
- Released Pro version 1.3
- Added show more/less button
- Optimized code
1.3
- Fixed responsive issues
- Fixed css minor issues
- Released Pro version
1.2
- Changed plugin settings page layout
- Fixed some minor issues
1.1
- Plugin is now responsive
- Add new options to define into sortcode
- Fixed CSS issues
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FAQ
WP Youtube Gallery: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is WP Youtube Gallery free?
Yes. WP Youtube Gallery is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Youtube Gallery safe to use in 2026?
WP Youtube Gallery shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Youtube Gallery?
WP Youtube Gallery is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 20,264 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 99 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Youtube Gallery work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Youtube Gallery is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Youtube Gallery last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on January 4, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes WP Youtube Gallery?
WP Youtube Gallery is developed and maintained by WP-EXPERTS.IN.
What are the best alternatives to WP Youtube Gallery?
The most popular alternatives to WP Youtube Gallery are Smart Slider 3 (800K+ installs), Slider, Gallery, and Carous… (500K+ installs) and Photo Gallery, Sliders, Pro… (300K+ installs).
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