Title: Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo
Author: Milind More
Published: Onwa-asatö 4, 2014
Last modified: Onwa-atö 1, 2026
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# Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo
By [Milind More](https://profiles.wordpress.org/milindmore22/)
[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/youtubefancybox.3.0.2.zip)
* [Details](https://ibo.wordpress.org/plugins/youtubefancybox/#description)
* [Reviews](https://ibo.wordpress.org/plugins/youtubefancybox/#reviews)
* [Installation](https://ibo.wordpress.org/plugins/youtubefancybox/#installation)
* [Development](https://ibo.wordpress.org/plugins/youtubefancybox/#developers)
[Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/youtubefancybox/)
## Description
**Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo** lets you display responsive YouTube and Vimeo
video thumbnails on WordPress posts, pages, and widgets. When a visitor clicks a
thumbnail, the video opens in a responsive Colorbox popup.
### Features
* **Block editor support**: Add a Video Lightbox block, paste a YouTube or Vimeo
URL, and choose a custom placeholder image.
* **YouTube & Vimeo support**: Embed public YouTube videos, Shorts, and Vimeo videos
with a block or shortcode.
* **Responsive lightbox**: Opens video playback in a responsive Colorbox overlay.
* **Block styles**: Choose Default, Dark, or Cinema presentation styles in the
block editor.
* **Display controls**: Set thumbnail width, height, and autoplay for each block.
* **Shortcode generator**: Generate a validated YouTube or Vimeo shortcode from**
Media > Video Lightbox**. The provider is detected automatically.
* **AMP support**: Renders `amp-lightbox`, `amp-youtube`, and `amp-vimeo` components
on AMP requests.
### Block Editor
1. Add the **Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo** block.
2. Select **Edit video URL** and enter a public YouTube or Vimeo URL.
3. Optionally choose a custom placeholder image and adjust display settings in the
block sidebar.
### Source Code
The source code is available on [GitHub](https://github.com/milindmore22/youtubefancybox).
## Screenshots
[⌊Video Lightbox block in the editor.⌉⌊Video Lightbox block in the editor.⌉[
Video Lightbox block in the editor.
[⌊Video Lightbox popup for entering a YouTube or Vimeo URL.⌉⌊Video Lightbox popup
for entering a YouTube or Vimeo URL.⌉[
Video Lightbox popup for entering a YouTube or Vimeo URL.
[⌊Video Lightbox block settings in the sidebar.⌉⌊Video Lightbox block settings in
the sidebar.⌉[
Video Lightbox block settings in the sidebar.
[⌊Video Lightbox shortcode generator under Media.⌉⌊Video Lightbox shortcode generator
under Media.⌉[
Video Lightbox shortcode generator under Media.
[⌊Video Lightbox popup playing a video on the frontend.⌉⌊Video Lightbox popup playing
a video on the frontend.⌉[
Video Lightbox popup playing a video on the frontend.
## Blocks
This plugin provides 1 block.
* Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo Add a YouTube or Vimeo video that opens in
a lightbox when the thumbnail is clicked.
## Installation
1. Upload the `youtubefancybox` folder to your `/wp-content/plugins/` directory (or
search for **Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo** via **Plugins > Add New**).
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress.
3. Add the Video Lightbox block, or generate a YouTube or Vimeo shortcode from **Media
> Video Lightbox** and insert it into any post, page, or widget.
## FAQ
### How do I use the plugin after activating it?
Add the Video Lightbox block, or generate a YouTube or Vimeo shortcode from **Media
> Video Lightbox** and insert it into any post, page, or widget.
### Can I override the default dimensions on a specific shortcode?
Yes. You can override default dimensions using the `height` and `width` attributes
in the shortcode, or use the block editor to set custom dimensions.
### Does this plugin support official AMP?
Yes. When viewing content on an AMP-enabled request, the plugin automatically outputs
native ``, ``, and `` markup without loading
jQuery.
### How do I generate shortcodes quickly?
Navigate to **Media > Video Lightbox**, enter a YouTube or Vimeo video URL or ID
and dimensions, then click **Generate shortcode**. The plugin validates the input
and detects the provider automatically.
### Can I use the block editor?
Yes. Add the **Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo** block, then enter a public YouTube
or Vimeo URL. You can choose a custom placeholder image, set dimensions, enable
autoplay, and select a block style.
## Reviews
### [Very sleeeeek](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/very-sleeeeek/)
[techieoriname](https://profiles.wordpress.org/techieoriname/) Onwa-asatö 25, 2019
Best lightbox plugin have seen
### [Elementor plugin doesn’t work](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/elementor-plugin-doesnt-work/)
[dako77](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dako77/) Onwa-itolu 19, 2018 2 replies
After hours of testing and finding problem I deactivate this plugin. I had problem
with text editor. This text editor wont show my text inserted in text editor… So
with this plugin is Elementor useles…
### [Good and Useful plugin!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/good-and-useful-plugin-4/)
[RealMag777](https://profiles.wordpress.org/realmag777/) Onwa-atö 3, 2016
Thank you 😉
[ Read all 7 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/youtubefancybox/reviews/)
## Contributors & Developers
“Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo” is open source software. The following people
have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
* [ Milind More ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/milindmore22/)
[Translate “Video Lightbox for YouTube/Vimeo” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/youtubefancybox)
### Interested in development?
[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/youtubefancybox/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/youtubefancybox/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/youtubefancybox/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/youtubefancybox/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).
## Changelog
#### 3.0.2
* Updated readme.txt to remove shortcode references and highlight block editor
usage.
#### 3.0.1
* Bump version to 3.0.1 for WordPress.org plugin repository.
#### 3.0.0
* Added the Video Lightbox block for YouTube and Vimeo.
* Added custom placeholder images, responsive dimensions, autoplay, and Default,
Dark, and Cinema block styles.
* Added a combined shortcode generator under Media with automatic provider detection
and URL or ID validation.
* Updated plugin metadata, dependencies, and code structure.
#### 2.7.1
* Modernized admin settings and shortcode generator interfaces.
* Optimized JavaScript and modularized admin stylesheet loading.
* Updated compatibility for modern WordPress and PHP standards.
#### 2.7.0
* Fixed Vimeo data retrieval issue.
* Updated compatibility tested tag.
#### 2.6.2
* Fixed shortcode generator URL parsing.
#### 2.6.1
* Renamed plugin and updated assets for WordPress.org compliance.
#### 2.6.0
* Added official AMP plugin support with native AMP lightbox components.
#### 2.0.0
* Added support for Vimeo videos and shortcode generation.
* Updated Colorbox script.
#### 1.0.0
* Initial release.
## Meta
* Version **3.0.2**
* Last updated **4 weeks ago**
* Active installations **100+**
* WordPress version ** 6.7 or higher **
* Tested up to **7.1.2**
* PHP version ** 8.1 or higher **
* Language
* [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/youtubefancybox/)
* Tags
* [lightbox](https://ibo.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/lightbox/)[popup video](https://ibo.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/popup-video/)
[shortcode](https://ibo.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/shortcode/)[vimeo](https://ibo.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/vimeo/)
[youtube](https://ibo.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/youtube/)
* [Advanced View](https://ibo.wordpress.org/plugins/youtubefancybox/advanced/)
## Ratings
3.3 out of 5 stars.
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## Contributors
* [ Milind More ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/milindmore22/)
## Support
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