Automattic / Automattic/jetpack

Subscriptions - YouTube embed not showing with Classic Editor

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[Feature] Subscriptions [Pri] Normal Bug Customer Report [LEGACY]
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Description

#### Steps to reproduce the issue

1. Use Classic block
2. Paste YouTube link
3. Publish
4. Check post in email

#### What I expected

To see the YouTube video embed in the email

#### What happened instead

No YouTube embeds, just blank space.

When checking the Classic block in HTML, here are the embeds format that won't work:

```

https://youtu.be/Bf_hHU1Yu7o


[embed]https://youtu.be/WzCL3FM9dDc[/embed]


```

But using the YouTube shortcode works ok:

`

[youtube https://youtu.be/Bf_hHU1Yu7o]

`

#### Workarounds

* Use the block editor
* If still using the Classic block, then use the YouTube shortcode

Ticket: 3602966-zd-woothemes

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Research direction

No source file or test is named. Start by reproducing the issue with a Classic block containing both YouTube URL formats, publish it, and inspect the resulting email alongside the working YouTube shortcode and block-editor cases. Done means supported YouTube embeds render in the email instead of leaving blank space.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php, wordpress
Domain
backend, content
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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