Embed Videos in Elementor
Guides for embedding YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, Dailymotion, and more in Elementor using the Custom iFrame WordPress plugin. No coding required.
Overview
Custom iFrame lets you embed videos in Elementor from YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, Dailymotion, Rumble, and more. Paste any video URL into the widget. No API keys, no shortcodes, no coding required.
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 Videos in Gutenberg guide.
Requirements
- Custom iFrame plugin installed and active
- Elementor installed
- A video URL from any supported platform
How to Embed a Video in Elementor
All video platforms follow the same three-step process.
Step 1: Get Your Video Link
Open the video platform
Go to the platform where your video is hosted: YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, or any other supported source.
Copy the share link
Find the share or copy-link option on the video. Copy the URL to your clipboard.
Each platform guide below shows exactly where to find the share link.
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: Paste the URL and Publish
Paste the video URL
In the Content tab, paste the URL into the Source URL field. The video player appears in the editor.
Set height and publish
Set Height to 450px for a standard 16:9 video, or enable Auto Height. Click Update or Publish.
Click Update or Publish. Your video is now live on your WordPress site.
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Supported Video Platforms
Select your video platform for a step-by-step embed guide.
Embed YouTube Video in Elementor
Embed YouTube videos with autoplay, loop, captions, and playlist support.
Embed YouTube Shorts in Elementor
Embed vertical YouTube Shorts with proper aspect ratio.
Embed YouTube Live Stream in Elementor
Embed a live YouTube stream or replay on your page.
Embed Vimeo Video in Elementor
Embed Vimeo videos with color, autoplay, and privacy controls.
Embed Wistia Video in Elementor
Embed Wistia-hosted demos and tutorials on your site.
Embed Dailymotion Video in Elementor
Embed Dailymotion videos by pasting the video URL.
Embed Rumble Video in Elementor
Embed Rumble videos on your WordPress pages.
Embed TED Video in Elementor
Share TED Talks and TED-Ed videos on your site.
Embed Animoto Video in Elementor
Embed Animoto promo videos and slideshows in Elementor.
Embed WordPress.tv Video in Elementor
Share WordCamp talks and WordPress tutorials on your site.
Also in Gutenberg
All video platforms are also supported in the WordPress block editor.
See Embed Videos in Gutenberg for all Gutenberg guides.
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