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Smart YouTube Video Embed for Joomla 4+

Unlock the full potential of your website by seamlessly integrating YouTube videos with this powerful tool. Enhance user engagement and elevate your content to new heights. Embrace the future of web design and make your Joomla site truly stand out with our innovative embedding solution!

The most powerful and flexible YouTube embedding solution for your Joomla website. Responsive design, lightbox mode, and advanced customization options.

Powerful Features

Everything you need to create stunning YouTube embeds on your Joomla website

Fully Responsive

Videos automatically adapt to any screen size for perfect viewing on all devices.

Lightbox Mode

Open videos in an elegant lightbox overlay for distraction-free viewing experience.

Advanced styling

Customize borders, shadows, and more to match your website's design.

Optimized Thumbnails

Beautiful automated Youtube's high-quality preview images.

Easy Installation

Ultra-fast setup: embed YouTube videos in just seconds with zero technical skills required.

Performance Optimized

Lazy loading ensures videos only load when needed, improving page speed.
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Explore the module

Explore the different features and capabilities of Smart YouTube Embed

Lightbox Mode

Instead of showing the YouTube video directly on the page, lightbox mode displays a thumbnail image with a play button. When a visitor clicks on this thumbnail, the video opens in a popup overlay that appears on top of your page content, dimming the background.

Key benefits of lightbox mode:

  1. Less intrusive - Videos don't automatically load until clicked, making your page load faster
  2. Cleaner design - Your page shows preview thumbnails instead of embedded players
  3. Better user experience - When clicked, the video plays in a focused overlay with a darkened background, minimizing distractions
  4. Customizable appearance - You can use custom thumbnails, control the overlay opacity, and adjust styling
  5. Mobile-friendly - Works well on all devices and adapts to screen size

When the video is playing in the lightbox, users can close it by clicking outside the video, pressing the ESC key, or clicking the X button in the corner. This returns them to your original page exactly where they were.

The module gives you options to customize the lightbox appearance, including using your own thumbnail images instead of the standard YouTube thumbnails.

Responsive Features

The responsive aspects of this extension too embed a YouTube video ensure that your embedded YouTube videos look good and function properly on all devices and screen sizes, from desktop computers to tablets and mobile phones.

Key responsive features:

  1. Fluid width scaling - Videos automatically resize based on screen width, maintaining the correct aspect ratio (16:9)
  2. Percentage-based sizing - You can set the video width as a percentage (like 100%, 75%, 50%) of its container, and it will scale appropriately
  3. Mobile-optimized controls - Play buttons and controls become appropriately sized for smaller screens and touch interfaces
  4. Adaptive layout - On smaller screens, the module makes adjustments to margins, padding, and button sizes
  5. Media queries - The module includes specific CSS for different device sizes (desktop, tablet, mobile) to optimize the display
  6. Touch-friendly elements - On touch devices, interactive elements like the play button have increased visibility and tappable areas

The module's responsive design ensures that your YouTube videos provide a consistent, high-quality viewing experience regardless of the visitor's device or screen size, without you having to create separate versions for different platforms.

Custom Styling

The YouTube SmartEmbed module provides extensive custom styling options that allow you to personalize how your videos appear on your website. Here's an overview of the styling capabilities:

  1. Custom Thumbnails

    • Upload your own image to use as the video thumbnail instead of YouTube's default
    • Useful for branded content or when YouTube thumbnails don't represent your video well

  2. Visual Appearance

    • Rounded corners option for a modern look
    • Customizable container width (percentages from 20% to 100%)
    • Alignment options (left, center, right)
    • Shadow effects with hover animations

The module's styling is built to be both visually appealing out-of-the-box and highly customizable for those who want to match their site's unique design language.

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What Our Customers Say

SmartYouTube has completely transformed how we display videos on our Joomla site. The responsive design and lightbox feature are game-changers!

Sara de Vries

Web designer

As a Joomla developer, I've tried many YouTube embedding solutions, but SmartYouTube is by far the most flexible and feature-rich option available.

Michael Chen

Joomla Developer

The custom thumbnail feature alone is worth the price. Our video engagement has increased by 40% since we started using SmartYouTube.

Emma Rodriguez

Marketing Director

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the Smart YouTube Embed extension for Joomla?

The Smart YouTube Embed is a powerful Joomla extension designed to easily embed YouTube videos into your Joomla website. It offers features like responsive design, customizable thumbnails, and lightbox mode, enhancing the video embedding experience on your Joomla site.

2. How can I embed a YouTube video in a Joomla article?

To embed a YouTube video in a Joomla article:

  1. Install the Smart YouTube Embed plugin.

  2. Copy the YouTube video URL you wish to embed.

  3. Paste the URL directly into your Joomla article.

  4. The plugin will automatically convert the URL into an embedded, responsive video player.
    This method allows you to embed videos in your Joomla articles without dealing with complex HTML or embed codes.

3. Does the extension support embedding videos from platforms other than YouTube?

Currently, the Smart YouTube Embed extension is tailored specifically for YouTube video embedding.

4. Is the embedded video player responsive?

Yes, the extension ensures that all embedded videos are responsive, adapting seamlessly to various screen sizes and devices. This feature guarantees optimal viewing experiences across desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

5. Can I customize the appearance of the embedded videos?

Absolutely! The extension allows you to:

  • Upload custom thumbnails

  • Enable or disable lightbox mode

  • Adjust player dimensions

  • Control autoplay settings
    These customization options help maintain consistency with your Joomla website's design and branding.

6. Is the Smart YouTube Embed extension compatible with Joomla 3?

The Smart YouTube Embed extension is specifically developed for Joomla 4. If you still use Joomla 3, shame on you! Update your website as soon as possible!

7. How does this extension compare to other video embedding plugins?

While there are several Joomla plugins available for video embedding, the Smart YouTube Embed extension stands out due to its:

  • User-friendly interface

  • Advanced customization features

  • Optimized performance with lazy loading

  • Seamless integration with Joomla articles and modules
    These features make it a preferred choice for users looking to easily embed YouTube videos into their Joomla sites.

8. Do I need to know HTML to use this extension?

No, you don't need any HTML knowledge. The extension is designed to be user-friendly, allowing you to embed YouTube videos by simply pasting the video URL into your Joomla articles. The plugin handles the rest, converting the URL into an embedded video player.

9. Can I embed videos into Joomla modules using this extension?

Yes, the Smart YouTube Embed extension supports embedding videos into Joomla modules. This flexibility allows you to display videos in various sections of your Joomla website, enhancing user engagement.

Simple, Transparent  Pricing

Single Website
(12 months)

€ 19,99
  • Support for a single website.
  • 12 months of support.
  • 12 months of access to downloads.

Multiple websites
(6 months)

€ 29,99
  • Support for unlimited websites.
  • 6 months of support.
  • 6 months of access to downloads.