Outdooractive Embed
Embed any kind of content from outdooractive.com into your WordPress site.
The facts
- Rating
- 2.3★ from 3
- Active installs
- 400+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 27 Mar 2025
- Added
- Sep 2016
- Requires WP
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- WP 6.7.7
- Downloads
- 8,374
Our analysis
AI-assistedOutdooractive Embed is a WordPress plugin designed to help you add Outdooractive content to your website. After installation, a button will appear in the page editor, allowing you to embed content using a shortcode. You can specify parameters such as maximum width for the embedded content and use it in sidebars or footers via WordPress widgets.
The plugin is suitable for users who want to integrate Outdooractive's outdoor content, such as service huts and tours, into their WordPress sites. It offers a simple way to enhance your site with relevant outdoor information, especially for those in the travel or outdoor activity sectors.
Best for: This plugin suits travel bloggers or outdoor activity websites looking to share Outdooractive content.
What it does well
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Allows embedding of Outdooractive content using a shortcode
- ✓Supports maximum width specification for embedded content
- ✓Can be used in sidebars and footers with WordPress widgets
- ✓Compatible with the Gutenberg Editor for live previews
Where it falls short
- •Low rating of 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings
- •Limited information on features beyond basic embedding
- •Only published content can be embedded
Verdict
Outdooractive Embed provides a straightforward method for embedding outdoor content, but its low rating suggests potential issues. Consider it if you specifically need to integrate Outdooractive resources into your site.
From the developer
outdooractive's own description of Outdooractive Embed, lightly tidied.
After installing the plugin, the button editor for the plugin will appear in the page editor of WordPress. Use it to add your Outdooractive content to your website.
For programmers: The plugin uses the shortcode oaembed. The only required parameter is url, all others are optional.
For example:
paste [oaembed url = "http://www.outdooractive.com/en/serviced-hut/graubuenden/tschiervahuette/15280962/"] into “text mode” of the editor and click Preview. Your embedded content will appear.
The following options are supported:
Maximum width
Specify a maximum pixel width for incorporating your content. The maximum width must not be less than 260 pixels.
Example: [oaembed url = "http://www.outdooractive.com/en/serviced-hut/graubuenden/tschiervahuette/15280962/" maxwidth = "400"]
Include content in the sidebar, footer, etc.
You can embed your content in sidebars and footers using WordPress widgets. For more information on WordPress widgets, visit: https://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Widgets
Tip: white label embedding with Pro+
With Pro+ you have even better opportunities to integrate tours and interesting points on your website. [Learn more about Pro+] (https://www.outdooractive.com/en/pro-business.html)
To use Pro+ Embedding, follow the instructions on the settings page of the plugin (Settings → Outdooractive Embed).
In the new Gutenberg Editor you can find a “Outdooractive Embed” block under the category “Embed”. It has the same options as mentioned above. Additionally it will show you a live preview in the editor.
Please note:
Only published Contents can be embeded