SK Playlist Embed lets you display YouTube channel videos and playlists on your WordPress site using the YouTube Data API v3. Choose from grid or list layouts with flexible columns (1-5), frontend pagination, and a centered video modal. Features: Display videos from any YouTube channel or playlist T
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 6.0 and PHP 7.4.
SourceWordPress plugins · Oct 22, 2026
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Aboutthistool.
SK Playlist Embed lets you display YouTube channel videos and playlists on your WordPress site using the YouTube Data API v3. Choose from grid or list layouts with flexible columns (1-5), frontend pagination, and a centered video modal.
Features:
Display videos from any YouTube channel or playlist
Two layout options: Grid and List
Flexible columns (1-5) in grid layout
Responsive design — desktop, tablet, and mobile
Lightbox modal with autoplay
Lazy loading for optimal performance
Transient-based caching with configurable duration
max — max videos to show, 1 to 50 (default: from settings)
thumbnail — default , medium , or high (default: from settings)
title — yes or no
description — yes or no
show_count — yes or no
paginate — yes or no
per_page — videos per page (default: 12)
External Services
This plugin uses the YouTube Data API v3 (operated by Google) to fetch video metadata from YouTube channels and playlists.
Data sent: When you enter a Channel ID or Playlist ID, the plugin sends that ID along with your API key to the YouTube Data API v3 to retrieve video titles, descriptions, thumbnails, and publish dates. No personal data is transmitted.
Service links: * YouTube Terms of Service * Google Privacy Policy * YouTube Data API v3 Documentation
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Gettingstarted.
01Upload the sk-playlist-embed folder to /wp-content/plugins/ .
02Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
03Go to SK Playlist in your WordPress admin menu.
04Enter your YouTube Data API v3 key in the General tab.
05Click Test API to verify your key.
06Add your channel or playlist IDs in the Sources tab.
07Configure display settings in the Display tab.
08Use the shortcode [skplem type="channel" id="YOUR_CHANNEL_ID"] on any post or page.
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Frequently asked questions.
Do I need a YouTube API key?
Yes. The plugin uses the YouTube Data API v3, which requires a free API key from Google Cloud Console.
How many videos can I display?
You can display up to 50 videos per source. Set this in the plugin settings or via the max shortcode attribute.
Does the plugin cache API requests?
Yes. API responses are cached using WordPress transients. The default cache duration is 300 seconds (5 minutes) and is configurable in the settings.
Can I auto-refresh the cache?
Yes. Enable WP-Cron refresh in the Schedule tab and set your preferred interval. You can also schedule specific times for daily refresh.
Is the plugin responsive?
Yes. Videos are displayed in a responsive CSS grid that adapts to desktop, tablet, and mobile screens.
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