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Deleted member 752298 said:

Hi,

If I understood correctly, you aim to make a search index for external YouTube videos inside WordPress?

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KellyLe said:

Hello, I'm looking for a wordpress interface or some language purely about embedding videos from other websites, or other famous video streaming sites. If anyone knows, please introduce it to me. Thanks.

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Tipblog said:

try some video embedding plugins or use video based wordpress themes.

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Gigi68 said:

If you’re looking to embed videos from other websites or popular streaming platforms in WordPress, you generally have a few good options. Here’s a quick rundown of tools and methods you might find useful:

### 1. **WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg)**

The WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg) makes it easy to embed videos from various sources:

- **YouTube:** Simply paste the YouTube video URL into a block, and WordPress will automatically embed it.
- **Vimeo:** Same as YouTube, paste the Vimeo video URL into a block, and it will embed automatically.
- **Other Providers:** For other video platforms, you can use the “Embed” block and paste the URL.

### 2. **Classic Editor**

If you’re using the Classic Editor, you can embed videos using shortcode or direct URL embedding:

- **YouTube:** Paste the YouTube URL directly into the editor, and WordPress will automatically convert it into an embedded video.
- **Shortcodes:** Use shortcodes for more customization, like `

http://Your URL Here

`.

### 3. **Plugins**

There are several plugins designed to enhance video embedding capabilities:

- **Embed Plus for YouTube:** Provides advanced options for embedding and customizing YouTube videos.
- **Vimeography:** A plugin for embedding Vimeo videos with customization options.
- **WP Video Lightbox:** Allows for embedding videos in a lightbox format.

### 4. **Custom Embedding via HTML**

If you need more control or want to embed videos from less common platforms, you can use the HTML block in Gutenberg or switch to the HTML editor in the Classic Editor:

- **Embed Code:** Use the `<iframe>` tag or embed code provided by the video hosting service.

### 5. **oEmbed**

WordPress supports oEmbed, which allows you to embed videos simply by pasting the URL into your post or page. WordPress handles the embedding automatically for many popular services, including YouTube, Vimeo, and more.

### 6. **Third-Party Services**

Some services and tools can help you manage and embed videos more effectively:

- **Embedly:** Offers a powerful API for embedding content from various sources.
- **Iframely:** Another service that provides rich embedding options and customizations.

Choose the method or tool that best fits your needs based on the video sources you’re working with and the level of customization you require.

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