How do I use a GS YouTube Gallery shortcode inside a theme template?

WordPress provides the do_shortcode() function for rendering shortcodes inside PHP theme files. Add the following code where you want the gallery to appear: Replace 2 with the ID of the gallery you want to display. Important: Use a child theme or another update-safe customization method when editing theme files so your changes are not lost after a theme update.

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GS YouTube Gallery – Video Feed, Channel Playlist & YouTube Slider

Name: GS YouTube Gallery – Video Feed, Channel Playlist & YouTube Slider
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
Author: GS Plugins

Create a Stunning & Responsive Video Gallery for Channel or Playlist Videos.

GS YouTube Gallery ranks #15,687 among WordPress.org plugins with 100+ active installations, is #629 of 3,316 in the Social & Sharing category, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, and was last updated Sep 16, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v3.0.4 Current Version v3.0.4

Updated 2 days ago Last Update on 16 Sep, 2026

Refreshed 7 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#629 of 3,316 in Social & Sharing Top 25% by installs Downloads +47.7% this week Actively maintained

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Plugin Details

Version: 3.0.4
Last Updated: Sep 16, 2026
Requires WP: 4.3+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 5.6 or higher
Author: GS Plugins

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TL;DR

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This plugin is for WordPress site owners, content creators, businesses, and educators who want to display YouTube videos on their site. It solves the problem of embedding YouTube channel or playlist videos in a customizable, organized gallery instead of using plain unstyled embeds.

Grid, slider, and popup views
Automatic video thumbnails and titles
Shortcode support for pages/posts
Custom CSS support
Playlist and channel integration
Video sorting and pagination
Schema.org markup for SEO
YouTube API integration

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GS YouTube Gallery – Video Feed, Channel Playlist & YouTube Slider

After successfully purchasing the PRO version, follow these steps: Go to your Purchase History

Delete the existing PRO plugin from your WordPress site — your existing galleries and settings will not be lost Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin Upload and install the latest PRO ZIP file Activate the plugin Enter and activate your license key The latest plugin ZIP file and your license key are available in your Purchase History.

To create a YouTube API key, follow these steps: Go to the Google Cloud Console Create a new project or select an existing project Open APIs & Services → Library Search for YouTube Data API v3 Enable the YouTube Data API v3 Go to APIs & Services → Credentials Click Create Credentials → API Key Copy the generated API key Add the API key to the GS YouTube Video Gallery settings For security, consider restricting the API key appropriately after creating it. Follow the Getting The API Key documentation.

Yes. You normally need to configure your YouTube API key only once. The same API connection can be used for multiple GS YouTube Video Gallery galleries on the same WordPress website, so you do not need to create a separate API key for every gallery.

To install and display your first YouTube gallery, follow these steps: Go to Plugins → Add New from your WordPress dashboard Search for GS YouTube Video Gallery Click Install Now, then Activate Configure your YouTube API key and required gallery settings Create a gallery and configure its layout and display options Copy the generated shortcode, for example: [gs_ytgal id=2] Paste the shortcode into the page or post where you want to display the gallery Publish or update the page and check the gallery on the frontend

Once you have created a gallery, you can display it anywhere that supports WordPress shortcodes. Go to GS YouTube Gallery → Shortcodes Create a new gallery or edit an existing one Configure the gallery settings Copy the generated shortcode, for example: [gs_ytgal id=2] Edit the page or post where you want to display the gallery Paste the shortcode into a Shortcode block or compatible page builder module Save or update the page Each gallery has its own shortcode ID, allowing you to display different galleries on different pages.

A YouTube Channel ID is the unique identifier associated with a YouTube channel. To find and use it: Open the YouTube channel Find its Channel ID from the channel URL or account information A Channel ID usually looks like: UCB0SU0JDMMECS9BGJtD7lzg Copy the Channel ID Paste it into the Channel ID field in GS YouTube Gallery Save your settings and sync the videos if required Note: If both a Channel ID and Playlist ID are configured for a gallery, the selected playlist settings may determine which videos are displayed.

The Playlist ID is included in the URL of a YouTube playlist. For example: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDIoUOhQQPlXqz5QZ3dx-lh_p6RcPeKjv In this example, the Playlist ID is PLDIoUOhQQPlXqz5QZ3dx-lh_p6RcPeKjv To use it: Save the settings and sync the playlist if required. Open the playlist on YouTube Look for list= in the browser URL Copy everything after list= Paste it into the Playlist ID field in GS YouTube Gallery

WordPress provides the do_shortcode() function for rendering shortcodes inside PHP theme files. Add the following code where you want the gallery to appear: <?php echo do_shortcode( '[gs_ytgal id=2]' ); ?> Replace 2 with the ID of the gallery you want to display. Important: Use a child theme or another update-safe customization method when editing theme files so your changes are not lost after a theme update.

Yes. You can create different galleries for different pages, topics, playlists, channels, or sections of your website.