Embed Instagram Reel in Elementor

Step-by-step guide to embed Instagram Reel in Elementor using the Custom iFrame WordPress plugin. No API key needed. No coding required.

Overview

Custom iFrame lets you embed Instagram Reel in Elementor by pasting any Reel link into the widget. Display short videos, trends, and behind-the-scenes content from Instagram directly on your WordPress page without an API key.

Custom iFrame is a WordPress plugin by CoderzStudio that embeds 100+ external sources in Elementor and Gutenberg without writing any code.

Using Gutenberg instead? Follow the Embed Instagram Reels in Gutenberg guide.

Requirements

Custom iFrame plugin installed and active
Elementor installed
A public Instagram Reel URL to embed

Video Tutorial

Step 1: Get the Instagram Reel Link

Open Instagram and find your Reel

Go to instagram.com and open the Reel you want to embed.

Copy the Reel link

Click the Share icon on the Reel. Click Copy link.

Open your page in Elementor

Go to the page where you want the Reel. Click Edit with Elementor.

Drag the widget onto your page

Search for Custom iFrame in the Elementor widget panel. Drag the widget into your layout.

Custom iFrame widget being dragged from the Elementor panel into a page section in the Elementor editor

Step 3: Embed Instagram Reel in Elementor

Paste the Reel URL

In the Content tab, paste the Instagram Reel URL into the Source URL field. The Reel appears in the editor.

Custom iFrame widget in Elementor editor showing Instagram Reel URL in Source URL field with live Reel video preview

Set the height

Set Height to at least 600px for a full Reel player. Reels have a vertical format, so taller values (700px to 900px) work best.

Step 4: Customize and Configure Settings

For styling, smart loading, and advanced options, see the Style Custom iFrame guide. Adjust dimensions, backgrounds, borders, and more.

Step 5: Save and Publish

Click Update or Publish. Your Instagram Reel is now live on your WordPress site.

Want to add a custom watermark (Pro), device frame (Pro), or fine-tune widget behavior? See the Set Up Custom iFrame in Elementor guide for all widget options.

This guide showed you how to embed Instagram Reel in Elementor using the Custom iFrame plugin. From copying the Reel link to pasting the URL and publishing, the whole setup runs through the Elementor editor without any code.

FAQ

No. You can copy the Reel link from any public profile without logging in. Reels from private accounts cannot be embedded.

Reels use a vertical 9:16 format. Set height to at least 600px, with 700px to 900px giving the best display. Enable Auto Height to let the iFrame resize automatically.

The Reel must be from a public account. Private profiles require a login and cannot be embedded. See iFrame Not Showing for more help.

Yes. Copy the post link and paste it into the Source URL field. See the Embed Instagram Post in Elementor guide for details.

Also Available For

Embed Instagram Reels in Gutenberg

Guide for the WordPress block editor.

Embed Instagram Post in Elementor

Embed standard Instagram posts in Elementor.

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