EasyTube Widget – Simple YouTube Embed Plugin for WordPress

EasyTube Widget is a lightweight plugin that allows you to embed YouTube videos using a widget or a shortcode. It’s fast, simple, and does not require coding or API keys.

Features

Embed YouTube videos in your sidebar, footer, or other widget-ready areas
Use a shortcode to place videos inside posts or pages
Optionally display a title above the video
Responsive layout that works on all screen sizes
Includes a shortcode copy helper for easy reuse
Compatible with all WordPress themes
No API key required

How to Use

Option 1 – Add to Sidebar or Footer (Simple Method)
Go to Appearance → Widgets
Click the “+” button to add the EasyTube Widget in the widget area (such as Sidebar or Footer)
Enter the YouTube URL and an optional title
Click Save — your video will appear automatically

Option 2 – Use in a Post or Page (Shortcode Method)
Go to Appearance → Widgets
Click the “+” button to add the EasyTube Widget
Fill in the YouTube URL and optional title
Copy the shortcode shown below the input fields

Then
Open the post or page in the WordPress block editor
Click the “+” Add Block button
Search for and select the Short code block
Paste the copied shortcode
Replace VIDEO_ID with your actual YouTube video ID
Click Update or Publish to apply your changes

Notes

The plugin keeps a 16:9 aspect ratio for a clean, professional look
Videos are responsive across all screen sizes
The title field is optional and can be left blank