how to get the embedded code from YouTube?

You have two options:

You can get the embed code directly on YouTube or you can use our easy YouTube embedder that comes with additional options, like start and end time, autoplay, audio muting, looping, hiding suggested videos from other channels, responsive container (coming soon), and optimization for Shorts (coming soon).

To use YouTube’s default embed code:

1. Open the YouTube video you want to embed.
2. Below the video, click the Share button.
3. In the sharing options, click Embed icon.
4. YouTube will display an <iframe> code. Copy this code and paste it into your website’s HTML.

Limitations of YouTube’s default embedder

YouTube’s default embed code is easy to use but offers limited customization options.

Features like autoplay, end time, looping, mute, and responsiveness require manual adjustments to the embed URL, and the code isn’t optimized for vertical formats like YouTube Shorts.

Additionally, by default YouTube will show suggested videos from other channel, that you may of may not like to have on your site.

For more tailored viewing experience, you’ll need to modify the embed URL parameters directly to achieve the desired functionality.

That’s why we built our easy YouTube embedder!

How to use the easy YouTube video embedder tool?

To start, simply enter the link to the YouTube video you want to embed on your site, select the desired options from the list, and click “Generate Code”.

Here’s the detailed explanation of all the options:

Autoplay

When enabled, the video will start playing automatically when the page loads.

Many browsers restrict autoplay for videos with sound, so autoplay may not work consistently without also setting the video to mute.

Show Controls

This option shows or hides the playback controls (like play, pause, volume, and fullscreen buttons) on the video player. Disabling controls can be useful if you want a more minimal, embedded look, but it restricts user interaction with the video.

Start Time

Sets the time (in seconds) at which the video should begin playing. This allows you to skip introductory parts and start directly from a specific point in the video.

End Time

Specifies the time (in seconds) at which the video should stop playing. This is useful if you want to limit playback to a specific section of the video rather than playing it to the end.

Loop Video

When enabled, the video will restart from the beginning once it finishes. This is helpful for background videos or when you want the video to play continuously.

Mute Video

When enabled, the video will start muted by default. This is often paired with autoplay, as most browsers do not allow autoplay for videos with sound.

Show Related Videos From Other Channels

Determines whether related videos appear after the video finishes. Enabling this option shows a selection of related content (from all over YouTube), while disabling it limits related videos to those from the same channel, keeping viewers within a similar context.

Why Autoplay isn’t working?

Autoplay for embedded YouTube videos may not work across all browsers due to browser settings aimed at conserving data and preventing unexpected sound.

Many browsers only allow autoplay if the video is muted or if the user has interacted with the page.

Sadly, these restrictions lead to inconsistencies in autoplay behavior across different platforms.

Want us to add more features to our free YouTube video embedder tool? Just post your ideas in the comments below.

Version History

December 2024: Added support for YouTube Shorts.

November 2024: Fixed the issue with looping videos.

November 2024: Added the option to generate responsive YouTube embed code.

November 2024: Initial version.