Name: Random Youtube Videos (RYV)
Version: 5.2.0.0-PRO (Joomla! 5) / 4.2.1.0-PRO (Joomla! 4) / 3.3.2.0-PRO (Joomla! 3)
Type: Module
License: GPLv3
Description: Random Youtube Videos shows Youtube videos randomly on a module position.
Download: RYV - Random Youtube Videos Downloads
Shows an unlimited number of Youtube videos in shuffle mode in Joomla!
Random Youtube Videos is a small module, which allows you to integrate any number of self-defined videos from the platform Youtube on a module position. The videos can be entered in the backend, it is possible to enter the video ID or the whole URL of the video. A video will be selected at each loading randomly. The module uses the new code from Youtube, which enables both HTML5 and Flash. The video can be set in the size (width and height) individually.
Features
- Integrates Youtube videos in shuffle mode
- Single videos and playlists can be displayed
- New integration code, allows HTML5 and Flash
- Videos can be entered via the ID or the URL
- Privacy-enhanced mode implemented
- Width and height of the video adjustable
- Fast, clean code
- Languages: English and German
Installation
Install the plugin in the backend. Configure and activate it in "Extensions" - "Modules" - "RYV - Random Youtube Videos"
Changelog
Latest release
Version 5.2.0.0-PRO - 2025-01-16
- + Increased technical requirements for Joomla! 5: Increasing Technical Requirements 2025 - Core & PHP for Joomla! Pro Extensions
- + Optimising code to meet new requirements can enhance its quality, performance, and security.
Version 5.2.0.0-PRO - 2025-01-16
- + Increased technical requirements for Joomla! 5: Increasing Technical Requirements 2025 - Core & PHP for Joomla! Pro Extensions
- + Optimising code to meet new requirements can enhance its quality, performance, and security.
Version 5.1.0.0-PRO - 2024-06-22
- + Improved Pro Security Token validation check. The Pro package contains a token file with an individual security token linked to the user account that is checked against the validation server for authenticity. If the file is missing or the token is invalid, you cannot edit the settings and use the extension. The Pro Security Token field has been extended to handle incorrect tokens and blocked accounts. If you encounter an error message related to the token, download the Pro version with your Pro subscription from the linked download page and install it again!
- Attention: The Pro extension will not work correctly if the token file or custom field is missing or modified. Never edit or remove the files to ensure correct functionality.
Version 5.0.0.0-PRO - 2023-12-05
- + First Pro release for Joomla! 5.x based on RYV Pro version 4.2.0.0-PRO
- + The plugin "Behaviour - Backward Compatibility" is not required. The extension only uses supported classes in Joomla! 5.
Version 4.2.1.0-PRO - 2024-07-30
- Increased technical requirements for Joomla! 4: Increasing Technical Requirements 2024 - Core & PHP for Joomla! 4 Pro Extensions.
- ^ Updated the installation script to enable the uninstall process in higher core versions.
Version 4.2.0.0-PRO - 2023-10-13
- + Improved Installation Script: Updated the installation script to check for the highest compatible version of Joomla automatically! This feature aims to prevent issues that may arise from using incompatible core versions, thereby ensuring a smoother installation process.
Version 4.1.0.0-PRO - 2023-04-05
- Increased technical requirements for Joomla! 4: Increasing Technical Requirements - Core & PHP for Joomla! 4 Pro Extensions.
- + Code optimisations.
Version 4.0.2.0-PRO - 2022-10-17
- + Added Pro Security Token validation check. The Pro package contains a token file with an individual security token linked to the user account and checked against the validation server for authenticity.
- ^ Multiple internal code optimisations.
Version 4.0.1.0-PRO - 2021-11-14
- + Added the built-in Download Key Manager support to enter your Pro Update ID without installing the update helper plugin.
Important: Please copy your personal Pro Update ID using the second copy button in the Pro ID Manager and enter the key in System - Update - Update Sites - Select the entry of the Pro extension and enter the ID into the Download Key field. - ^ Code optimisations
Version 4.0.0.0-PRO - 2021-09-18
- + First Pro release for Joomla! 4.x based on RYV Pro version 3.3.2.0-PRO
Version 3.3.2.0-PRO - 2021-06-12
- ^ Maintenance release
- ^ Changed the version number specification. The first number stands for the supported major Joomla! version. The following three numbers follow the Semantic Versioning Specification (SemVer), as it used to be previously.
- ^ Updated custom field
- ^ Code optimisations
Version 3.3.1-PRO - 2021-01-16
- First release with increased technical requirements: Increasing Technical Requirements - Joomla! Core & PHP for Pro & Free Extensions
- ^ Updated language files and custom fields
- ^ Code optimisations
Version 3.3.0-PRO - 2019-05-20
- + First Pro release based on RYV version 3.2.0
- + Option "Allow Fullscreen" - This option allows to enable or disable the fullscreen in the embedded Youtube Player.
Version 3.2.1 - 2019-08-05
- + Added Custom Field - Pro Button
- + Option "Allow Fullscreen" - This option allows to enable or disable the fullscreen in the embedded Youtube Player.
- ^ Updated Custom Fields
- ^ Updated Project Page URL
- ^ Code Optimizations
Version 3.2.0 - 2016-09-10
- + Youtube Playlist View - Enter the complete URL of a playlist, to display the Youtube playlist view on a module position
Version 3.1.1 - 2016-03-31
- ^ Use HTTPS URLs of YouTube - Avoids mixed content issue on HTTPS-secured websites
- + Code Refactoring
Version 3.1.0 - 2015-08-01
- + Donation Code Validation Process - Improved the validation process with a new server (HTTPS request) plus an independent, separated fallback server (HTTP request).
https://check.kubik-rubik.de/
http://check.kubik-rubik.eu/
https://downloads.kubik-rubik.de/
Version 3-2 - 2015-03-02
- + Update Server - Added the Joomla! core functionality for the update checks
- ^ Updated Donation Code field - Uses the HTTP API for the requests and calls the check script via HTTPS
- ^ Links in the language files - Updated outdated links to the JED (Joomla! Extensions Directory)
- ! Removed Version Check field
Version 3-1 - 2013-12-16
- First release for Joomla! 3.x.
- This release is tested only with Joomla! 3.2.1 - do not use it in a lower Joomla! version. Do not report any problems with other Joomla! versions. Only the mentioned version is supported officially (and higher version)!
- Based on version 2.5-2 with the same features
Version 2.5-2 - 2013-12-02
- ^ Enable Privacy-enhanced mode - Enabling this option means that YouTube won’t store information about visitors on your web page unless they play the video. Source: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/171780
- ^ Updated custom fields
Version 2.5-1 - 27-Jan-2013
+ First version for Joomla! 2.5
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