Yahoo! WebPlayer Update FAQ
- Why does the player on my site look different?
- What new features are included in the new version?
- How can I change how the player looks or behaves?
- The new player doesn't work on my site, what can I do?
- What video files or formats does the Yahoo! WebPlayer support?
- Do I need to do anything to get future player updates?
- How can I stay updated with the latest Yahoo! WebPlayer news and updates?
- Can I go back to using the old player?
Why does the player on my site look different?
We are constantly working on improving the Yahoo! WebPlayer and recently updated the player to the latest version on your website.
What new features are included in the new version?
The new version has the following features:
- Sleek new look and feel, same innovative and unobtrusive design
- Better support for Video, Audio and playlists that mix the two together
- Two different themes to choose from - Black or Silver
- Advanced new term recognition capabilities - just mention a movie title in quotes and we'll add a play button (make sure to enable this mode, we'll be adding additional categories, beyond movies, soon)
We are focused on making Yahoo! WebPlayer a truly "universal" player - highly customizable and built to support a wide variety of media formats.
How can I change how the player looks or behaves?
Currently the Yahoo! WebPlayer comes with two themes - black (the default) and silver. As a site owner, you can select the theme on this page, grab the new code and replace the Yahoo! WebPlayer code on your pages with the new code.
You can find further documentation about how to setup and configure the player here.
The new player doesn't work on my site, what can I do?
We work hard to make sure that the new version is backwards compatible. In case you see new issues or quirks, please reach out to us via the Yahoo! WebPlayer group or send us feedback.
What video files or formats does the Yahoo! WebPlayer support?
The player currently support Yahoo! Video and YouTube video players. We'll be adding support for additional video providers and video formats soon. You can stay up to date with the latest Yahoo! WebPlayer news by joining the Yahoo! WebPlayer group.
Do I need to do anything to get future player updates?
No, as long as the player is installed on your pages you'll always have the latest stable version of the player.
How can I stay updated with the latest Yahoo! WebPlayer news and updates?
You can stay up to date with the latest Yahoo! WebPlayer news by joining the Yahoo! WebPlayer group.
Can I go back to using the old player?
As it is extremely difficult for us to support old versions of the player along with working on and supporting new versions, we'll only be offering support for the latest version of the player. We are working hard to make new versions of the player backwards compatible, but please feel free to reach out to us on the Yahoo! WebPlayer group if you have any specific questions or see any quirks or issues with the new version.