12:07Video Playlist Layout: Videos with Titles and Descriptions
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Try the Video Playlist template
- 1. Choose a template
- 2. Connect your videos
- 3. Add to website
A video list for content people choose by reading
Thumbnails with titles and descriptions — ideal for tutorials, episodes and lessons.
Rich, readable content
Titles and descriptions next to each video — good for readers and search.
Watch in place
Videos open in a popup; readers keep their place.
Updates itself
New episodes appear automatically.
What your visitors will see
A tidy list: thumbnail, title and description for every video.
- 1Thumbnail
Recognize the video at a glance.
- 2Title and description
Visitors pick by reading.
- 3Popup player
Opens the video without leaving the list.
Video Gallery vs. other video lists
How the usual options stack up for this job.
| ElfsightVideo Gallery | Blog posts with embeds | Playlist embed | Manual HTML list | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and descriptions per video | ✓ | Manual | — | Manual |
| Updates automatically | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Popup player | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Mix sources | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Schema.org markup | ✓ | Varies | — | — |
Make it your own
Different layouts and sources — switch any time without changing the code on your site.
Where it works best on your site
Each step with a short explanation.
Episode title and summary.
Scan how-to videos.
Lessons with descriptions.
Feature videos per release.
Compact list of latest videos.
Add the Video Playlist to your website in 1 minute
- Open the template
Connect your videos — a channel, playlist, account or links.
- Adjust the look
Layout, theme, counters and buttons — all visual.
- Paste one code
Add it to any page of your website. Done.
- Thumbnail, title and description
- Popup player
- Newest videos first
- Readable on mobile
Change anything later in the editor — the code on your site stays the same.
Step-by-step for your platform
Frequently asked questions
When should I use the playlist (list) layout?
When visitors choose a video by reading — tutorials, episodes, lessons. For browsing by thumbnail, a grid or carousel works better.
Can I show video descriptions?
Yes. Titles and descriptions appear next to each thumbnail.
Where do the videos play?
In a popup player, so visitors keep their place in the list.
Is it free?
There’s a free plan, no credit card needed.
When should I use a list instead of a grid?
When people choose by reading — tutorials, episodes, lessons.
Can I hide descriptions?
Yes, choose card elements in the editor.







