Community Suggestion: Embed YouTube video playlists and YouTube Music playlists in articles

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Embed YouTube video playlists and YouTube Music playlists in articles

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What functionality is missing? What is unsatisfying with the current situation?

Currently, you can embed single YouTube videos using bbcode, but if you want to add a full playlist, you have to create an iFrame. This is tedious and sometimes does not render or format properly.  

How does this feature request address the current situation?

If there was a way to directly embed playlists into articles, it would be more convenient. I honestly am uncertain what it would entail to create such a thing, or if it is even possible in the site currently, but I figured it didn't hurt to ask.  

What are other uses for this feature request?

In addition to allowing full playlists of related videos in a page, I think this feature would be helpful for music playlists.
  I recently had an annoying experience with Spotify that caused me to want to split ways from them. I already wasn't into Spotify, but I eventually signed up (years ago) due to everyone using it. Lots of people share Spotify playlists, but if you aren't logged in (or don't have an account), you can't listen to the full song. This is why I used to stick to YouTube. YouTube has since made a service in attempt to compete with the likes of Spotify. It's called YouTube Music (https://music.youtube.com/). This site actually allows you to create playlists, too. It's basically a player for YouTube (and the videos can still be found at the same url if you take the music. off of the beginning of the url lol) but I have reverted back to using this since Spotify deleted my playlist and didn't tell me which song was considered in violation to be added to a public playlist due to 'copyright issues'. I know that my Spotify troubles aren't necessary to be shared here in detail (anyone can feel free to ask me about them more through DMs or something) but I would love if I could embed YouTube Music playlists instead of Spotify. Me, personally. I'M NOT ASKING TO DELETE THE SPOTIFY WIDGET FOR ANYONE ELSE LOL. It would just be nice to add the YouTube playlist widget or something if possible.   Nevertheless, thanks and God bless. I appreciate you all and all the awesome things you do. <3

The Team's Response

Thanks for the suggestion! This will be added.
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53/300 Votes · +11412 points

Votes Cast

  • +300

    by YngAnvil1
    on 2024-11-24 21:31

  • +1

    by Jupiter Melichios
    on 2024-11-22 02:45

  • +300

    by SrSpaceCadet
    on 2024-11-21 21:44

  • +1

    by SebGreg732
    on 2024-11-19 20:46

  • +1

    by IssolumChronicles
    on 2024-11-19 15:06

  • +100

    by JetpackMonkey
    on 2024-11-19 09:52

  • +300

    by Writing Bishop
    on 2024-11-17 22:16

  • +300

    by Oltrya
    on 2024-11-17 15:25

  • +300

    by Pandora9
    on 2024-11-15 23:19
    I don't even have a Spotify account. I also think this would be great for other reasons - if someone wants to make lore videos or pronunciation videos for example.

  • +300

    by Sirjwinsalot
    on 2024-11-15 05:46
    I'm not too familiar with how to embed music into my work but it is something I've wanted. Having the option for a playlist seems good to me

  • +1

    by DragonHeart[8787] School Account
    on 2024-11-14 17:59

  • +300

    by Midvinterdraken
    on 2024-11-13 13:52

  • +300

    by BloodsireArchitectGM
    on 2024-11-12 18:38

  • +1

    by nuthole60
    on 2024-11-11 15:55

  • +300

    by ElFunkler
    on 2024-11-10 14:58
    This would be helpful for putting playlists of YouTube videos that inspired/informed you in an article too.

  • +300

    by shyredfox
    on 2024-11-08 01:09

  • +100

    by LittleRaider
    on 2024-11-07 23:32

  • +300

    by Worldwildbuilder
    on 2024-11-07 01:05

  • +300

    by Escritora Novata
    on 2024-11-06 17:43

  • +100

    by DMFW
    on 2024-11-06 16:28

  • +300

    by Darth_Nikolas
    on 2024-11-06 07:52
    I have wished for this in the past but never considered putting in a request, thank you! YouTubeMusic definitely doesn't seem to be as popular as Spotify, but it's what I prefer and I would make use of this feature! (Especially on my current project) <3

  • +1

    by Amancham
    on 2024-11-06 07:37
    I can see how this would be useful and while I listen to my own music most of the time, I do support this idea :)

  • +1

    by Blossom Tree Art
    on 2024-11-05 22:55
    I can see how this would be desirable.

  • +300

    by World Smithy
    on 2024-11-05 13:21

  • +300

    by bphilippe
    on 2024-11-05 06:43

  • +100

    by Maz_Cat
    on 2024-11-05 02:09

  • +300

    by JoellaKay
    on 2024-11-04 22:31

  • +100

    by A Adorable Unicorn
    on 2024-11-04 20:48
    Putting playlists and music into articles would help with characterization or locations. Could really feel like someone is in that world instead of silence.

  • +300

    by TheDoctor292
    on 2024-11-04 20:44

  • +1

    by Michael Chandra
    on 2024-11-04 20:31

  • +300

    by Charlotte and Clara
    on 2024-11-04 20:06

  • +300

    by Deltafirestorm
    on 2024-11-04 19:50

  • +100

    by ss2020
    on 2024-11-04 15:01

  • +300

    by Chrispy_0
    on 2024-11-04 10:46

  • +300

    by arty
    on 2024-11-04 06:04
    Would love to have this! I don't use Spotify at all, so being able to embed my Youtube playlists instead would be awesome.

  • +300

    by Ellysium
    on 2024-11-04 04:45

  • +300

    by hamilcarbarca
    on 2024-11-04 01:21

  • +1

    by A Lusty Kobold
    on 2024-11-04 00:10

  • +300

    by PoppaeaSabina
    on 2024-11-03 23:19

  • +300

    by A Revolutionary Kitten
    on 2024-11-03 20:12

  • +1

    by WeStanNikolai
    on 2024-11-03 18:27

  • +1

    by DesNordlund
    on 2024-11-03 18:08

  • +300

    by Goose80
    on 2024-11-03 15:26

  • +300

    by Nulcheck
    on 2024-11-03 14:54

  • +300

    by CrazyEddie
    on 2024-11-03 14:47

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    by Satrium
    on 2024-11-03 13:57

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    by Colonel 101
    on 2024-11-03 13:49

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    by Elven Obsidian Arts
    on 2024-11-03 13:38

  • +1

    by Buzzard
    on 2024-11-03 12:55

  • +300

    by Alyvins
    on 2024-11-03 12:52

  • +300

    by Mardrena
    on 2024-11-03 12:30
    Personally I'd prefer to just embed music as is but silly DMCA and all that. Maybe in the future things will change. I'm not necessarily a fan of youtube because I feel they put their thumb on the scale alot of the time but I still use alot of their playlists when writing or drawing. If they just made a good paid service instead of trying to fleece everyone with ads maybe they wouldn't have a problem with money but they seem obsessed with pissing everyone off...

  • +300

    by Jdebro
    on 2024-11-03 11:08

  • +300

    by kaixabu
    on 2024-11-03 10:58

  • +300

    by Wordigirl
    on 2024-11-03 10:37
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