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How do I autoplay a video in WordPress?

Last updated on February 14, 2023 @ 5:56 pm

When you want to autoplay a video in WordPress, you can just add the autoplay property. To add an autoplay property to your video, just copy this code [autoplay=”yes”] in your Text inside the video tag.

If you want to autoplay a YouTube video in WordPress, you can embed it in your post. To embed a video, simply follow the instructions below:

1. Go to YouTube, and click your desired video. Find Share and select Embed.1. Click Share and select embed.2. Copy the Embed code.2. Copy the code.3. Paste the code to your Text in WordPress, then add “?autoplay=1&playlist=[Unique ID of the Video]“. The unique ID can be found at the end of the URL link and it’s a combination of numbers and letters. Don’t forget to include autoplay inside allow properties.3. Paste the code to your Text in WordPress, then add this modification4. Preview your video.

PRO TIP: If you are planning to autoplay a video on your WordPress site, be aware that this could have negative consequences. For example, autoplayed videos can be disruptive to users, especially if they are trying to read or work on something else on the page. In addition, search engines may penalize sites with autoplayed videos, as they can be considered low-quality content.
Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.