AWEOS YouTube load per click
This Plugin prevents the auto loading from YouTube iframes. It will be loaded after the user permits it.
The facts
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 17 Jul 2024
- Added
- Aug 2018
- Requires WP
- 4.5
- Tested up to
- WP 6.6.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- Downloads
- 3,402
Our analysis
AI-assistedAWEOS YouTube Load Per Click is a WordPress plugin designed to prevent the automatic loading of YouTube iframes on your site. Instead of loading the video directly, it displays a placeholder that only connects to YouTube when clicked by the visitor. This approach aims to enhance user privacy by blocking communication with Google servers until the user explicitly chooses to view the video.
The plugin requires no setup or changes to existing YouTube iframes and allows for fully customizable CSS classes for the placeholder. It is suitable for website owners who wish to provide a more privacy-focused experience for their visitors while still offering access to YouTube content.
Best for: Website owners looking to enhance user privacy while integrating YouTube videos.
What it does well
- ✓Prevents automatic loading of YouTube iframes
- ✓Displays a placeholder instead of the video
- ✓Customizable CSS classes for the placeholder
- ✓No setup or changes required for existing iframes
- ✓User can block YouTube videos to enhance privacy
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on user feedback or support
- •No published rating or extensive user reviews
Verdict
This plugin offers a straightforward solution for managing YouTube content with a focus on privacy, though it lacks extensive user feedback.
From the developer
AWEOS GmbH's own description of AWEOS YouTube load per click, lightly tidied.
Prevent the Youtube iframe from loading automatically
This plugin prevents the automatic load of any YouTube iframe.
At the point where the YouTube video should be shown, a placeholder is loaded. It should open a connection to YouTube when a visitor clicks on the placeholder.
Thus, at best, blocks communication to the Google servers before the user explicitly wishes to do so (by clicking on the placeholder and loading it).
Beautifully swap Youtube iframes with a placeholder
- Block the iframe-loading without generating ugly gaps.
- Fully customizable CSS Classes for the placeholder.
- No setup required, no changes on your Youtube iframes.
- No branding necessary, no links to other websites.
Are your visitors protected?
- Informed the user that a connection to Google/YouTube is being established.
- Youtube videos can be blocked by the visitor. This can prevent the communication with a Google Server.
Bug reports and feedback
Your feedback is important, if you find bugs or have suggestions write us an E-Mail support@aweos.de
This plugin was developed by the advertising agency AWEOS.
Imprint / Legal information (German): https://aweos.de/impressum/
You are free to use it in any country where you want more privacy for your users.
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