Video Playlist Widget

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The Video Playlist Widget lets you embed an entire YouTube playlist in a clean, website-friendly player that encourages binge-watching. It combines a large featured video area with a scrollable playlist queue on the side, so visitors can discover more content without leaving your site.FeaturesFull playlist embed: Displays multiple videos from a single YouTube playlist in one widgetFeatured video player: Large main video area with a clear play overlayPlaylist queue sidebar: Right-side list of videos with thumbnails, titles, and orderingVideo details panel: Shows playlist title, description, channel name, and publish infoPlayback controls: Built-in Prev / Next navigation plus play/pause and progress trackingCompletion indicator: Shows progress (e.g., % complete) for the playlist viewing session“View on YouTube” link: Lets viewers open the playlist directly on YouTubeResponsive layout: Adapts for smaller screens by stacking or simplifying the queue viewUse casesCourse & tutorial pages: Embed lessons in order and keep users on-site longerProduct demos: Showcase a sequence of walkthroughs, features, and use casesCreator/brand websites: Promote your content library and increase watch timeHelp centers/knowledge bases: Add video guides with structured navigationLanding pages: Turn one video section into a full content hub without extra clutterHow to embedConnect your YouTube playlist as a source in EmbedSocial.Select the Video Playlist Widget template from the YouTube templates library.Customize the title/description display and choose whether to show the queue sidebar.Set the number of videos to load and sorting (default playlist order).Copy the embed code (JavaScript or iFrame).Paste it into your website (WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, or custom HTML) and publish.Turn one video into a full content experience, embed the Video Playlist Widget and keep visitors watching your best YouTube videos in a seamless, on-site playlist.

About this template

The Video Playlist Widget lets you embed an entire YouTube playlist in a clean, website-friendly player that encourages binge-watching. It combines a large featured video area with a scrollable playlist queue on the side, so visitors can discover more content without leaving your site.

Features

  • Full playlist embed: Displays multiple videos from a single YouTube playlist in one widget

  • Featured video player: Large main video area with a clear play overlay

  • Playlist queue sidebar: Right-side list of videos with thumbnails, titles, and ordering

  • Video details panel: Shows playlist title, description, channel name, and publish info

  • Playback controls: Built-in Prev / Next navigation plus play/pause and progress tracking

  • Completion indicator: Shows progress (e.g., % complete) for the playlist viewing session

  • “View on YouTube” link: Lets viewers open the playlist directly on YouTube

  • Responsive layout: Adapts for smaller screens by stacking or simplifying the queue view

Use cases

  • Course & tutorial pages: Embed lessons in order and keep users on-site longer

  • Product demos: Showcase a sequence of walkthroughs, features, and use cases

  • Creator/brand websites: Promote your content library and increase watch time

  • Help centers/knowledge bases: Add video guides with structured navigation

  • Landing pages: Turn one video section into a full content hub without extra clutter

How to embed

  1. Connect your YouTube playlist as a source in EmbedSocial.

  2. Select the Video Playlist Widget template from the YouTube templates library.

  3. Customize the title/description display and choose whether to show the queue sidebar.

  4. Set the number of videos to load and sorting (default playlist order).

  5. Copy the embed code (JavaScript or iFrame).

  6. Paste it into your website (WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, or custom HTML) and publish.

Turn one video into a full content experience, embed the Video Playlist Widget and keep visitors watching your best YouTube videos in a seamless, on-site playlist.

Features

  • Moderation options
  • Customizable settings
  • Fast loading speed
  • Mobile-friendly and responsive
  • Multiple widgets for multiple websites
  • Auto-sync with social platforms
  • Custom styling options
  • Analytics and insights

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