YouTube Playlist Widget for Your Website
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Try the YouTube Playlist Widget template
- 1. Choose a template
- 2. Connect your videos
- 3. Add to website
The best way to put a YouTube playlist on your website
A real playlist player on your site — not YouTube’s hidden playlist menu.
Follows your playlist
Add or reorder videos on YouTube — the widget follows.
People watch in order
A numbered playlist next to the player keeps viewers going.
Grows your channel
A subscribe button in the header and popup.
What your visitors will see
Your playlist as a player with a numbered list — just like on YouTube.
Behind the Scenes: Studio Tour
Playlist 1/12
- 1Player
The selected video plays in place.
- 2Playlist counter
Shows progress: 1/12.
- 3Numbered videos
Titles, channel and views for each video.
Video Gallery vs. other ways to embed a YouTube playlist
How the usual options stack up for this job.
| ElfsightVideo Gallery | YouTube playlist embed | YouTube playlist plugins | Separate embeds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visible playlist next to the player | ✓ | Hidden menu | Varies | — |
| Video numbers and details | ✓ | — | Varies | — |
| Grid, carousel or list layouts | ✓ | — | Varies | — |
| Several playlists in tabs | ✓ | — | Varies | — |
| Works on any website | ✓ | ✓ | WordPress only | ✓ |
| No YouTube API key | ✓ | ✓ | Often needed | ✓ |
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
Lessons in order.
A playlist per module.
How-to playlists.
All talks from one event.
A themed playlist per topic.
Playlists by topic.
Add the YouTube Playlist Widget 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.
- Player with a playlist sidebar
- Video numbers shown
- Next video plays automatically
- Subscribe button in the header
Change anything later in the editor — the code on your site stays the same.
Step-by-step for your platform
Start with the YouTube Playlist Widget template
Free to start — no trial and no credit card.
Use this templateFrequently asked questions
How do I embed a YouTube playlist on a website?
Connect the playlist in Video Gallery, choose Player with Playlist, Grid or Carousel and paste one code into your site. To embed a YouTube playlist on a website this way, you don’t need YouTube’s iframe or an API key.
How do I embed a YouTube playlist on my website?
Choose YouTube → Playlist as the source, paste the playlist link, pick a layout and add the installation code to your site.
Is there a YouTube playlist plugin for WordPress?
Video Gallery works on WordPress without installing a plugin: add the code with a Custom HTML block or Elementor’s HTML widget.
Will changes to the playlist show up?
Yes. Add or reorder videos on YouTube and the widget follows.
Can I show several playlists?
Yes. Add them as separate sources and show them as tabs.
Is it free?
There’s a free plan, no credit card needed.
Is there a YouTube playlist embed code generator?
Our free YouTube embed code generator creates a playlist iframe. For a styled, auto-updating playlist, use this template.
Can I show several playlists?
Yes — add them as sources and show them as tabs.