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youtubeTracking()

Check if Youtube videos exist on the page.

JavaScript February 7, 2021

Usage

This function runs automatically, so it is not called manually. Is this incorrect?

Additional Notes

This function looks for iframe elements with a src that contains “youtube”.

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    Source File

    Located in /assets/js/modules/video.js on line 265.

    No Hooks

    This function does not have any filters or actions available. Request one?
    JavaScript
    nebula.youtubeTracking = function(){
        nebula.once(function(){
            if ( jQuery('iframe[src*="youtube"], iframe[data-src*="youtube"], .lazy-youtube').length ){ //If Youtube iframes or lazy Youtube videos exist
                //Note: With GA4 or GTM, the iframe_api script may already be added and if so, the onYouTubeIframeAPIReady function may have already been called!
                //If this happens, GA4 will "claim" those videos by making its own players and Nebula will be unable to track them
    
                //If the onYouTubeIframeAPIReady has already been called
                if ( typeof YT !== 'undefined' && YT.loaded ){
                    nebula.youtubeIframeReady(); //The API has already been loaded, so just call Nebula's ready functionality
                } else { //Otherwise load the JavaScript
                    //Load the Youtube iframe API script
                    let tag = document.createElement('script');
                    tag.src = 'https://www.youtube.com/iframe_api';
                    let firstScriptTag = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];
                    firstScriptTag.parentNode.insertBefore(tag, firstScriptTag);
                }
            }
        }, 'nebula youtube api');
    };
    

    Override

    To override or disable this JavaScript function, simply redeclare it with the exact same function name. Remember: Some functionality is conditionally loaded via dynamic imports, so if your function is not overriding properly, try listening for a DOM event (described below).

    JavaScript

    For non-module import functions:

    nebula.youtubeTracking = function(){
        //Write your own code here, leave it blank, or return false.
    }


    For dynamically imported module function overrides:

    jQuery(window).on('load', function(){
        nebula.youtubeTracking = function(){
            //Write your own code here, leave it blank, or return false.
        }
    });


    Custom Nebula DOM events do also exist, so you could also try the following if the Window Load listener does not work:

    jQuery(document).on('nebula_module_loaded', function(module){
        //Note that the module variable is also available to know which module specifically was imported
        if ( typeof nebula.youtubeTracking === 'function' ){
            nebula.youtubeTracking = function(){
                //Write your own code here, leave it blank, or return false.
            }
    	}
    });