Hello,

Not exactly a bug but thoughts about video features (or limitations).

We know that YouTube video links are of at least two kinds. An example of two different links of the same video: (I had to insert those underscores to avoid them becoming embedded)

https://you_tu.be/4hNwV1hlA24

https://www.you_tube.com/watch?v=4hNwV1hlA24

Following some tests, I discovered that Penci Block Video and Penci Single Video are not fully compatible with the first link format: if we click on the central small button “Play” on the block, nothing happens (black applet) if behind is the https://you_tu.be/4hNwV1hlA24 format. It plays only if behind is the https://www.you_tube.com/watch?v=4hNwV1hlA24 format.

(inside the post, both formats are played ok by the embedded player)

Another discovery concerned Penci Videos Playlist. Surprisingly, it is not compatible with a YouTube Playlist link nor with a YouTube channel link. Only works individual YouTube videos links, added one by one.

Naturally, I can only hope about these important – I would say critical for a magazine theme – integrated video widgets to become more polyvalent in the future :)

Have a nice day:)

Hi,

I see. However, we are talking about a standard in the industry here. It goes beyond one user. I think that such incomprehensible incompatibility risk to generate misunderstanding and frustration in the long term.
For a simple solution, at least transitory, why not create an internal redirect like
If “youtu.be” detected inside the videolink_ABCDE then redirect to www.you_tube.com/watch?v=ABCDE

Have a nice day:)

Hi again,

After checking more, I found that Penci Videos Playlist doesn't accept Query either. Or allowing different heights. There are so many possible functions to add into the Penci video widgets, I really hope you will improve them all :) Best regards