FLUTTER ECOSYSTEM

youtube_player_flutter

Flutter plugin for playing or streaming inline YouTube videos using the official iFrame player API. This plugin supports both Android and iOS.

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Latest version
9.1.3
30-day downloads
153.6K
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1.7K
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Overview

A Flutter plugin that enables inline playback of YouTube videos using the official iFrame Player API. It supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, and Windows, offering a seamless way to integrate YouTube content into Flutter applications. The plugin provides customizable video players with support for various playback controls, events, and quality settings. Developers can easily embed and manage YouTube videos within their apps without relying on external players or complex workarounds.

Use cases
  • Embedding YouTube videos in mobile apps
  • Streaming videos within web applications
  • Creating video tutorials or content hubs
  • Integrating video playback in educational apps
  • Building media-rich Flutter experiences
Key features
  • Supports iFrame Player API
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Customizable player UI
  • Event handling for playback states
  • Responsive design across devices
  • Video quality selection
Suitable for
  • Developers building media-heavy apps
  • Educational or tutorial platforms
  • Content delivery applications
  • Apps requiring embedded video streaming
  • Flutter teams targeting multiple platforms
Considerations
  • Requires internet connection for video loading
  • Limited customization compared to native players
  • Depends on YouTube's API availability
  • Potential performance impact on low-end devices
  • May require additional permissions on some platforms
Supported platformsAndroidiOSWebmacOSWindows

Install package

flutter pub add youtube_player_flutter

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