How to Show Trending YouTube Videos on Your Website

Displaying trending YouTube videos on your website can keep your audience engaged with fresh and popular content. With FeedTube, you can easily fetch and embed trending videos from YouTube. Follow this step-by-step guide to set up a trending video feed on your website.

Step 1: Install and Activate FeedTube

  1. Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
  2. Go to Plugins > Add New.
  3. Search for FeedTube and click Install Now.
  4. Click Activate to enable the plugin.
  1. In the All Feeds page, press Add New.
  2. In the FeedTube settings, go to Trending Feed.
Add New Feed
  1. Choose your preferred settings:
    • Region (Select a country to fetch region-specific trending videos)
    • Category (e.g., Entertainment, Sports, Music, News)
  2. Choose a display layout:
    • Grid View for a structured design.
    • List View for a clean, vertical layout.
    • Carousel View for an interactive scrolling effect.
  3. Customize the colors, fonts, and thumbnail styles to match your website’s theme.
  4. Enable or disable video metadata such as titles, descriptions, views, and likes.
Add New Feed
  1. Copy the shortcode generated by FeedTube.
  2. Paste it into a page, post, or widget area where you want to display the videos.
  3. Save your changes and preview the page to see the trending videos live on your site.

Step 5: Optimize Performance

To keep your website fast and efficient:

  • Enable lazy loading to improve page speed.
  • Use caching to minimize API calls and enhance loading times.
  • Regularly update FeedTube to access the latest features and improvements.

Conclusion

Displaying trending YouTube videos on your website with FeedTube is a great way to engage visitors with fresh, high-quality content. Whether you want to showcase viral videos, industry trends, or popular content in your niche, this feature provides a dynamic and interactive experience.

FAQs

Q: Can I filter trending videos by a specific keyword?
A: No, YouTube’s trending feed is generated based on popularity, but you can filter by category and region.

Q: How often does the trending feed update?
A: The feed updates automatically based on YouTube’s trending algorithm, usually every few hours.

Q: Can I display trending videos from a specific channel?
A: No, the trending feed only includes globally trending videos, but you can create a separate feed for a specific channel.

For more details, check our documentation or reach out to our support team!