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WP YouTube Lyte

wordpress.org·Web & no-code builders

WP YouTube Lyte replaces standard YouTube embeds with lightweight "Lite YouTube Embeds" that only load the full player when clicked. It can cache thumbnails locally for better performance and privacy, supports playlists and audio-only content, and improves GDPR compliance by reducing third-party requests.

FreeWebSelf-hosted
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24stars
12forks
6features
2015since

Overview

6 features

WP YouTube Lyte is a Web & no-code builders project. It focuses on embedding YouTube content on WordPress sites without slowing down page load or sending unnecessary requests to YouTube. WP YouTube Lyte is a consumer product aimed at wordpress site owners. WP YouTube Lyte costs nothing to use. WP YouTube Lyte is available on the web, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind WP YouTube Lyte is Frank Goossens, and it first shipped in 2015. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 24 stars and 4 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include Lazy Loading, Local Thumbnail Cache, and Responsive Embeds. The interface is available in 9 languages, including German, English, and Spanish.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

  • ✓Lazy Loading
  • ✓Local Thumbnail Cache
  • ✓Responsive Embeds
  • ✓GDPR Friendly
  • ✓Playlist Support
  • ✓Audio-only Mode
Tags
youtube-embedlazy-loadperformance-optimizationprivacy-focused

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

Verified signals
✓HTTPS✓Free tier✓GitHub · ★ 24✓Active maintenance✓Multi-language

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed29 Jul · 20:24 UTC
    WP YouTube Lyte verified against its public source
    Source: PulseGate · Open ↗

Frequently asked questions about WP YouTube Lyte

What does WP YouTube Lyte do?
WP YouTube Lyte focuses on embedding YouTube content on WordPress sites without slowing down page load or sending unnecessary requests to YouTube. It is catalogued under Web & no-code builders on PulseGate.
Who should use WP YouTube Lyte?
WP YouTube Lyte is a consumer product built for wordpress site owners.
Is WP YouTube Lyte free?
Yes — WP YouTube Lyte is free to use.
What platforms does WP YouTube Lyte run on?
WP YouTube Lyte runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.
Is WP YouTube Lyte still maintained?
The GitHub repository shows 4 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to WP YouTube Lyte?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Privacy Lite Video Embeds for YouTube, Space Lightplay, and Embed YouTube Block.Privacy Lite Video Embeds for YouTubeSpace LightplayEmbed YouTube Block
Who makes WP YouTube Lyte?
WP YouTube Lyte is developed by Frank Goossens.
When did WP YouTube Lyte launch?
WP YouTube Lyte first shipped in 2015.

At a glance

Pricing
Free
Platforms
Web
Languages
German, English, Spanish, French+5 moreshow lessGerman, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian
Open source
Yes · ★ 24
First seen
29 Jul 2026
Built for
wordpress site owners
Model
B2C
Solves
Embedding YouTube content on WordPress sites without slowing down page load or sending unnecessary requests to YouTube.

Registered as

GitHub
futtta/wp-youtube-lyte
WordPress.org
wp-youtube-lyte

Developer

Frank Goossens
Team
↗ GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub →
Stars
24
Forks
12
Open issues
8
Last commit
27 Jul 2026
Commits 90d
4
Contributors
15
Authorship
Team
Default branch
main
Latest release
1.7.17 · 13 Nov 2021

Live coverage

Identity confidence
High · 92
Indexed
29 Jul 2026
Lifecycle
Alive
First seen
Jul 2026
Last seen
29 Jul 2026
Identity audit (13)
Slug
wp-youtube-lyte-wordpress-org
Lifecycle state recorded
29 Jul 2026
Verification state
Indexed for public listing
Listing state
Listed: yes
Index status
Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot
29 Jul 2026
Timeline basis
Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from
Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from
Assigned by a language model.
Summary from
Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from
Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated
29 Jul 2026
Canonical URL
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-youtube-lyte

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