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oEmbed Support

Better Messages supports oEmbed for rich media previews directly in messages.

How it works​

When users share links to supported platforms in their messages, the content is automatically embedded inline. For example, sharing a YouTube link will display a video player directly in the conversation. The plugin also supports nice link previews that show a thumbnail, title, and description for regular URLs, making shared links more informative and visually appealing.

Key capabilities​

  • Automatic rich media embedding for shared links
  • Supported services: YouTube, Vimeo, Flickr, SoundCloud, Spotify, and all WordPress oEmbed providers
  • Nice link previews with thumbnail, title, and description for regular URLs
  • Media plays inline without leaving the conversation
  • Works in all conversation types

How to enable​

Navigate to WP Admin → Better Messages → Settings → Messaging.

  • Enable oEmbed — Turn on automatic rich media embedding
  • Enable Nice Links — Show link preview cards for regular URLs