Deskripzioa
Captain Feed for YouTube is a powerful yet easy-to-use WordPress plugin that lets you display stunning YouTube content on your website with full control over layout, styling, and behavior.
Whether you want to showcase your YouTube channel, a playlist, YouTube Shorts, or hand-picked individual videos — this plugin makes it simple. No coding required.
Designed for performance and flexibility, it integrates smoothly with Elementor and works with any modern WordPress theme.
Perfect for creators, businesses, and marketers who want to grow their YouTube presence directly from their website.
Key Features
- 📺 Display YouTube Channel Feeds
- 📋 Show Full Playlist Videos
- 🩳 YouTube Shorts vertical feed support (NEW in 1.0.1)
- 🎬 Embed Single or Multiple Hand-picked Videos
- 🔍 YouTube Search-based Video Feed
- 🎨 Multiple display layouts (Grid, List, Cards, Carousel)
- ⚡ Lightning-fast with built-in API response caching
- 📱 Fully responsive and mobile-friendly
- 🔌 Elementor widget integration
- 🔁 Plugin Rollback to any previous version (NEW in 1.0.1)
- 📖 Built-in Documentation pages (NEW in 1.0.1)
- 🧩 No coding required
Supported Feed Types
- YouTube Channel Feed — Display all recent videos from any channel
- YouTube Playlist Feed — Show videos from any public playlist
- YouTube Shorts Feed — Display vertical short-form videos in a 9:16 grid
- Individual Video Feed — Curate and embed specific videos
- YouTube Search Feed — Show videos matching any search query
Usage
After activation:
- Get a YouTube API Key — Create a free API key from Google Cloud Console. See the built-in Documentation page for a step-by-step guide.
- Create a Feed — Choose your feed type: Channel, Playlist, Shorts, Search, or Single Videos.
- Enter your Source — Add your Channel ID, @handle, Playlist ID, or Video URLs.
- Customize — Select layout style, number of videos, and display options.
- Publish — Use the shortcode
[captain-feed-for-youtube id="X"]on any page.
Getting Your YouTube IDs
Use the built-in Documentation section inside the plugin admin for detailed guides on:
- How to create a Google YouTube API Token
- How to find a Channel ID or Nickname
- How to use YouTube Channel @Handles
- How to find a Playlist ID
External Services
This plugin connects to the YouTube Data API v3 provided by Google to fetch YouTube channel information, playlists, Shorts, and videos for display on your website.
What data is sent and when:
- YouTube API Key (required to authenticate requests)
- YouTube Channel ID or @Handle (to fetch channel videos)
- Playlist ID (to fetch playlist videos)
- Video ID(s) (to fetch specific video details)
- Search query term (for search-based feeds)
This data is sent to Google’s servers only when:
– A feed is loaded on the frontend
– A feed is previewed in the admin dashboard
– Cached feed data expires and is refreshed
No visitor personal data is collected or transmitted by this plugin.
Service Provider: Google LLC
YouTube Data API Terms of Service: https://developers.google.com/youtube/terms/api-services-terms-of-service
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Pantaila-argazkiak
Plugin dashboard with feed management 
Create a new feed — choose feed type (Channel, Playlist, Shorts, Search, Videos) 
YouTube Shorts vertical feed display
Instalazioa
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/captain-feed-for-youtubedirectory, or install directly through the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin from the Plugins screen.
- Go to Captain Feed for YouTube in the WordPress admin menu.
- Click Create Feeds and choose your feed type (Channel, Playlist, Shorts, Search, or Single Videos).
- Enter your YouTube API Key and the relevant Channel ID, Playlist ID, or search term.
- Customize the layout and click Save.
- Copy the generated shortcode and paste it on any page, post, or widget area.
MEG
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Does this plugin require Elementor?
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No, Elementor is completely optional. The plugin works with any theme using shortcodes. Elementor support is included for users who want drag-and-drop control.
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How do I get a YouTube API Key?
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Go to the Documentation section inside the plugin admin for a full step-by-step guide. It’s free and takes about 5 minutes.
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Can I display YouTube Shorts?
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Yes! Version 1.0.1 adds a dedicated YouTube Shorts feed type that displays short-form vertical videos in a beautiful 9:16 grid layout — similar to TikTok or Instagram Reels.
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Can I show playlist videos?
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Yes, simply enter your Playlist ID when creating a Playlist feed. The plugin will automatically fetch and display all videos from that playlist.
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Can I display my entire channel feed?
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Yes, enter your Channel ID or @handle. The plugin supports both formats.
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Can I display videos from multiple channels or playlists?
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Yes, create a separate feed for each channel or playlist, then place the shortcodes anywhere on your site.
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What is the Rollback feature?
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The Rollback feature (added in v1.0.1) lets you safely downgrade the plugin to any of the last 10 previous versions directly from the admin panel — without needing FTP or manual file uploads.
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No visitor personal data is collected or transmitted. Only public YouTube content identifiers (channel IDs, playlist IDs, etc.) are sent to the YouTube API to fetch video data.
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Is it beginner-friendly?
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Absolutely! Everything is visual and easy to configure. No coding knowledge is required.
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Does the plugin cache API responses?
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Yes. The plugin uses WordPress transients to cache YouTube API responses, reducing API quota usage and improving frontend performance.
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What happens when I uninstall the plugin?
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The plugin includes a clean uninstall routine. You can optionally clear all stored feeds, settings, and cached data when uninstalling.
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Aldaketen loga
1.0.3 (19/05/2026)
- New: Added new controller options on Edit Page.
- New: Added new Card Style UI.
- New: Redesigned YouTube Feed Edit Page with improved interface.
- New: Added documentation links in “Connect Your Channel” section for easier understanding and setup.
- New: Added Card Background Color controller.
- New: Added Card Padding controller.
- New: Added Card Margin controller.
- New: Added Card Box Shadow controller.
- Improve: Enhanced overall card customization experience.
- Improve: Improved Edit Page UI and usability.
- Coming Soon: More features, controllers, and enhancements are in development.
- Fix: Minor bug fixes and improvements.
1.0.2 (15/05/2026)
- Fix: Blank White Space Issue on Edit Page
- Fix: Few Minor Bug Fixes & Improvements
1.0.1 (16/05/2026)
- New: Added YouTube Shorts feed type with dedicated 9:16 vertical card layout.
- New: Added Plugin Rollback feature — safely downgrade to any of the last 10 versions.
- New: Added built-in Documentation section with 4 detailed guide pages.
- New: Added Our Products page to explore other plugins by the author.
- New: Added Extra Options group in navigation menu (Help, Rollback, Our Products).
- New: Documentation pages for Google API Token, Channel ID, Channel Handle, and Playlist ID.
- Added: WordPress admin brand colors and navigation improvements.
- Added: Version number display in navigation sidebar footer.
- Added: Navigation sidebar is now sticky (does not scroll with the page).
- Improve: Redesigned Create Feeds page — now shows 3 cards per row on large screens.
- Improve: Feed type footer bar is now fixed at bottom of screen for easier navigation.
- Improve: Redesigned Documentation/Help page layout with sidebar navigation.
- Improve: Various dashboard UI and usability improvements across all admin pages.
- Fix: Navigation menu Extra Options accordion now opens by default.
1.0.0 (12/05/2026)
- Initial release.
- New: YouTube Channel feed support.
- New: YouTube Playlist feed support.
- New: Single video embed feature.
- New: YouTube Search-based video feed.
- New: Shortcode integration
[captain-feed-for-youtube id="X"]. - New: Elementor widget support.
- New: Multiple display layouts (Grid, List, Cards).
- New: YouTube API response caching via WordPress transients.
- New: Clean uninstall routine with optional data removal.