How to Display YouTube Shorts on a WooCommerce Product Page

You can display YouTube Shorts on a WooCommerce product page in two ways: paste the Short’s embed link into the product description, or add the Short to your product gallery with a WooCommerce video plugin. The plugin method also lets you replace the product’s featured image with a video and show the Short as a clickable thumbnail in the gallery.

This guide covers both methods step by step, then the best plugins for adding video to WooCommerce product pages and tips for making your Shorts convert. Short product videos let shoppers see the item in action, which often lifts engagement and reduces purchase hesitation.

How to Embed YouTube Shorts in WooCommerce Without a Plugin

The fastest way to embed a YouTube Short is to paste its link straight into the product description. This uses the built-in WordPress oEmbed feature, so you do not need a plugin.

Get the YouTube Shorts Embed Code

1. Open the YouTube Short you want to embed.
2. Click the Share button below the video.
3. In the share menu, click Copy to copy the Short’s link.

For an iframe embed code instead of a plain link, open the Short on desktop, click Share, then Embed, and copy the code.

Paste the Link Into Your Product Description

1. In your WooCommerce product editor, open the Product description box.
2. Switch to the Text or Code view instead of Visual.
3. Paste the link where you want the Short to appear.
4. Switch back to Visual view, or click Preview, to check the embedded video.

Limitations of the Default Embed Method

This method is quick but gives you little control. You cannot easily set the video size, guarantee responsive behavior, or add gallery features. The Short usually scales to the product description width, so precise placement and a true product-gallery layout need a plugin.

How to Add YouTube Shorts to the WooCommerce Product Gallery Using a Plugin

For full control, add the Short to your product image gallery with a WooCommerce video plugin. This lets the video sit alongside product images, replace the featured image, and play in a lightbox. The steps below use the free Product Video Gallery plugin from WooGallery.

Step 1: Install the Product Video Gallery Plugin

In your dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New, search for the WooGallery product image and video gallery plugin, then install and activate it. WordPress opens the settings page after activation.

Step 2: Configure the Video Settings

Find the video options under Product Video Gallery. Key settings include:

• Video Play Mode: Turn AutoPlay and Loop on or off.
• Self-Hosted Video Controls: Set playback controls for videos hosted on your site.
• Video Icon Customization: Match the play-icon color and hover color to your theme.
• YouTube Video Options: Control playback, hide related videos, and set the starting volume.
• Gallery Placement: Choose where the video appears in the gallery slider.

A separate Shop Page Video tab controls how videos behave on shop and archive pages:

• Video Display Options: Show a featured video with AutoPlay on listing pages.
• Video Play Mode: Start the video on Click or Mouseover.
• Aspect Ratio: Match the featured image or set a custom ratio.
• Mobile Playback: Set how the video plays on phones and tablets.

The plugin also has a Pro version with more advanced controls.

Step 3: Add the YouTube Short to the Product Gallery

Open the product you want to edit. Click Add images to the product gallery, select an image to act as the thumbnail, then scroll to the WooGallery Video (YouTube) section and paste your Short’s URL in the Video Link box.

The selected image becomes the gallery thumbnail with a play button over it. On the front end, clicking play opens the Short in a video player. You can also enable inline play or autoplay in the plugin settings, and replace the product’s featured image with the video so it shows first.

Best Practices for Showcasing YouTube Shorts on Product Pages

A few habits make embedded Shorts more effective:

• Keep it short: Aim for 15 to 30 seconds and show the product’s main benefit fast.
• Shoot in good quality: Use steady footage, clear audio, and decent lighting, even from a phone.
• Demonstrate value: Show the product in use, its size and scale, and how it solves a problem.
• Use a strong thumbnail: Pick a clear, close-up frame or a custom image so shoppers stop and tap.
• Optimize for mobile: Most shopping happens on phones, so confirm the Short displays correctly on small screens. A video plugin handles this better than the default embed.
• Add a call to action: Place a clear next step near the video, such as Add to Cart or a link to full product details.

Best Plugins for Adding Video to WooCommerce Product Pages

Three plugins handle YouTube Shorts and video well on WooCommerce product pages.

Product Gallery Slider, Product Video for WooCommerce by WooGallery

WooGallery turns the standard product gallery into a video-ready slider. It embeds YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted video, replaces featured images with video, and adds zoom and lightbox views.

Key features:

• Embed video from YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted files.
• Replace featured product images with video on shop and archive pages.
• Add unlimited images for each product variation.
• Open full-size images and videos in an interactive lightbox.
• Choose from multiple gallery layouts with drag-and-drop reordering.

Pricing starts with a free version, and paid plans are listed on the official website. Check the official pricing page before publishing.

Really Simple Featured Video by JetixWP

Really Simple Featured Video shows a video as featured content on products with minimal setup. It supports YouTube Shorts and self-hosted video and works with WooCommerce single product pages and shop archives.

Key features:

• Embedded YouTube Shorts, Vimeo, and Dailymotion as featured videos.
• Shortcodes to place video anywhere on your site.
• Support for single product pages and shop archives.
• Autoplay and mute controls.
• Aspect-ratio control and priority support in the premium version.

Add Featured Videos in Product Gallery for WooCommerce by FME

This plugin adds video to product galleries and supports both uploads and embeds from YouTube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion. You can show separate videos per variation and display them on shop or listing pages.

Key features:

• Add YouTube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion video to product galleries.
• Upload formats such as MP4, AVI, and MOV.
• Replace the featured image with a video.
• Play video in a lightbox popup.
• Works with Elementor, Divi, Storefront, and Flatsome, and is mobile responsive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you embed YouTube Shorts in WordPress?

Yes. Copy the Short’s link from the YouTube Share menu and paste it into any post, page, or WooCommerce product description in the Text editor. WordPress turns the link into an embedded player automatically. For gallery placement or a featured video, use a WooCommerce video plugin instead.

How do I add a video to the WooCommerce product gallery without a plugin?

WooCommerce has no built-in field for gallery video, so the only no-plugin option is pasting a YouTube link into the product description. That shows the video below the description, not inside the gallery. To place video in the gallery itself, you need a product video gallery plugin.

How do I get the embed code for a YouTube Short?

Open the Short, click Share, then Copy to grab the link. For an iframe embed code, open the Short on desktop, click Share, then Embed, and copy the code. Paste either one into the Text view of your product editor.

Can I replace the WooCommerce product image with a video?

Yes, with a video gallery plugin. Tools like WooGallery and Really Simple Featured Video let you set a video as the featured media, so it plays in place of the main product image on the single product page, and often on shop and archive pages too.

Can I embed YouTube Shorts in Elementor?

Yes. Use Elementor’s Video widget and paste the Short’s URL, or use a featured-video plugin that integrates with Elementor Pro’s product widgets to show the Short inside the gallery.

Key Takeaways

• Two methods display YouTube Shorts on a WooCommerce product page: pasting the embed link into the product description, or adding the Short to the product gallery with a video plugin.
• The default WordPress embed needs no plugin but offers little control over size, responsiveness, or gallery placement.
• A product video gallery plugin lets you add the Short to the gallery, replace the featured image with video, and play it in a lightbox.
• WooGallery, Really Simple Featured Video, and the FME plugin all support YouTube Shorts and video on product and shop pages.
• Short, mobile-friendly videos with a clear thumbnail and a call to action tend to lift engagement and conversions.