Video SEO: FAQ

Our Video SEO for WordPress plugin helps you with optimizing your videos for search engines. In this article, we’ll answer frequently asked questions about our Video SEO plugin.

Where can I find Video SEO in my WordPress post or page editor?

You can find Video SEO in the sidebar and in the Video SEO meta box below the post or page.

Does the Video SEO plugin work with videos marked as private?

Currently, if your video is set to private before it’s indexed by our plugin, it may not be recognized. You can force reindex your videos with this guide.

Why is my video not showing in the search results?

In this post on videos not showing in the search results, you can find explanations and solutions.

Can I change the XML video sitemap URL?

Yes, follow the steps described in this article on how to change the XML video sitemap URL.

What video hosting platforms are supported for the Video SEO plugin?

We recommend using Wistia, Vimeo, Blip or Dailymotion.

You can find all recommended video hosting platforms in this article.

Why doesn’t my video sitemap work when I have custom post type Video?

When you have the custom post type Video, the Video SEO plugin will automatically detect a naming collision and change the video sitemap name. In this article, we explain how to change the XML video sitemap URL.

Can I use custom fields with the Video SEO plugin?

Yes, you can use custom fields! Follow our instructions on how to enable custom fields and how to add custom fields to the Video SEO plugin.

Do my podcast and RSS feed work with Video SEO?

Your podcast or RSS feed may stop working when you enable Yoast Video SEO. Follow our instructions to disable Media RSS enhancement to prevent this.

How do I resolve Google Search Console video schema report errors?

You can use our guide to resolve errors with your video schema in Google Search Console.

I have a different problem with the Video SEO plugin

Please consult our article I have a problem with Video SEO.