Embed Dailymotion Video in Elementor
Step-by-step guide to embed Dailymotion video in Elementor using the Custom iFrame WordPress plugin. No API key needed. No coding required.
Overview
Custom iFrame lets you embed Dailymotion video in Elementor by pasting any Dailymotion video URL into the widget. Share news, entertainment, or any Dailymotion content directly on your WordPress page.
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 Dailymotion Video in Gutenberg guide.
Requirements
- Custom iFrame plugin installed and active
- Elementor installed
- A Dailymotion video URL to embed
Step 1: Get the Dailymotion Video URL
Open Dailymotion
Go to dailymotion.com and find the video you want to embed.
Copy the video link
Click the Share icon on the video. Click Copy to copy the video URL.
Step 2: Add the Custom iFrame Widget
Open your page in Elementor
Go to the page where you want the video. 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.
Step 3: Embed Dailymotion Video in Elementor
Paste the Dailymotion URL
In the Content tab, paste the Dailymotion URL into the Source URL field. The video player appears in the editor.
Set height and publish
Set Height to 450px or enable Auto Height. Click Update or Publish.
Step 4: Adjust Settings
Height: 450px works for most 16:9 Dailymotion videos.
Auto Height: Let the iFrame resize to fit the video automatically.
Lazy Load: Enable to load the video only when it enters the viewport.
Placeholder Image: Upload a thumbnail to display while the video loads.
Troubleshooting
Video shows blank: The video may be private or region-restricted on Dailymotion. Confirm the video is public and available in your region.
Video is cut off: Increase the height or enable Auto Height.
For more help, see iFrame Not Showing.
FAQ
No. You can embed any public Dailymotion video by pasting its URL. No account is required.
The video may be private, age-restricted, or region-blocked. Check that the video plays publicly on Dailymotion before embedding.
Yes. Both the standard video page URL and the embed URL (https://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/VIDEO_ID) work in the Source URL field.
450px works well for most 16:9 Dailymotion videos. Enable Auto Height to let the iFrame fit the video dimensions automatically.
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