The YouTube element embeds a YouTube video player on a Composer page or banner using a single video or playlist URL. Channel URLs are not supported; use the Feeds module and a Feeds element to display a dynamic YouTube channel feed instead.
💡Quick answers
- Where is the YouTube element? In the Social tab of the Element Library.
- What URL types does the YouTube element support? A single video URL or a single playlist URL; multiple links and channel URLs are not supported.
- Can the YouTube element display an entire YouTube channel? Not directly; connect the channel as a source in the Feeds module first, then use a Feeds element on the page to display the content.
- Can I embed a YouTube Short using the YouTube element? Not reliably. YouTube doesn't provide a dedicated embed format for Shorts the way it does for standard videos, so a Shorts URL may not display as expected. This is expected behavior on YouTube's part, not a bug in the element.
What are Elements?
Elements are the fundamental building blocks of your Composer pages. Learn more about how elements work in the article, "Understanding elements" and read about each of the 5 tabs in the element library: Standard, Module, Layout, Social, and Shared.
In this article
The YouTube element is used to embed a YouTube video player on a page or banner.
YouTube Element Settings
In addition to the common element settings, the YouTube element has the following configuration option.
General Settings
URL: Enter the web address of the YouTube content you want to feature.
⚠️ Important Note
This field supports a link to either a single YouTube video or a single YouTube playlist. Multiple links or channel URLs are not supported. If you need to display an entire YouTube Channel as a dynamic source, you can follow these steps:
First, connect your YouTube Channel as a source within the Feeds Module.
Then, use a Feeds Element on your page to display the content.
📌 A Note on YouTube Shorts
YouTube does not currently provide a dedicated embed code for Shorts the way it does for standard videos, so a Shorts URL may not display correctly, or at all, when used in the YouTube element. This is expected behavior on YouTube's end rather than a bug in the element itself; other customers have run into the same limitation.
If you need to display a Short, you'll likely need to manually modify the video URL to get a working embed.
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