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WP Theater
Shortcodes for YouTube and Vimeo. Includes embeds, "Theater" embed, thumbed previews, playlist, channel, user uploads and groups.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.6★ from 5
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 26 Apr 2015
- Added
- Sep 2013
- Requires WP
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- WP 4.2.39
- Downloads
- 14,429
Our analysis
AI-assistedWP Theater is a WordPress plugin that allows you to integrate YouTube and Vimeo video embeds and feeds into your posts or widgets using shortcodes. It offers various options for embedding, including traditional methods, single video previews, and listings from playlists, channels, albums, and groups. The plugin is designed with developers in mind, providing flexibility while maintaining simplicity.
This plugin is suitable for users who want to enhance their site with video content, particularly those who are comfortable using shortcodes. It supports WordPress versions 3.9 and later, and requires PHP 5.3 or later with cURL.
Best for: This plugin suits developers and site owners looking to add video content easily.
What it does well
- ✓Integrates YouTube and Vimeo video embeds
- ✓Offers multiple embedding options including playlists and channels
- ✓Designed for developers with flexibility in mind
- ✓Simple to use with shortcodes
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in April 2015, which may affect compatibility
- •Limited to WordPress versions 3.9 and later
Verdict
WP Theater provides useful video embedding features but may be limited by its age and compatibility with newer WordPress versions.
From the developer
kentfarst's own description of WP Theater, lightly tidied.
WP Theater provides shortcodes for integrating YouTube and Vimeo video embeds and feeds into your posts or widgets. Some options include traditional embedding, single video previews, a wrapped “Theater” embed, and video listings from playlists, channels, albums and groups. WP Theater was built with developers in mind, those who need flexibility. With that said, great effort was put into making sure this plugin stayed simple.
Requirements
- Current version tested on WordPress version 3.9 and later.
- PHP 5.3 or later with cURL
Usage
For parameters and their usage please visit:
http://redshiftstudio.com/wp-theater/
Boring Embed – The classic
Preview – Thumbnail and title of a single video
Theater – Traditional embed that’s wrapped for styling, has optional Lower Lights and Full Window buttons, and is responsive.
The following contain a “theater” by default
User – Listing of a user’s videos
// for YouTube's v3 API see FAQ about user uploads vs playlists.
Channel – Listing of videos from a specific channel
Tagged as
industry
Music & Band
feature
Shortcodes
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