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How to autoplay video in Squarespace

By David NgeLast Updated: October 10, 2023

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Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add an autoplay video in Squarespace.

In Summary, we'll go over:

You will also find the option to loop the videos if you want to.

By the end of this tutorial, you will have successfully added a video that autoplays on your site.

Related: You can also loop your video in Squarespace.

Let's dive right in.

How to add an autoplay video in Squarespace

First, in your Squarespace editor, add a new section.

Add a new section in Squarespace
Add a new section in Squarespace

You can use any section you like (except for blog, events, gallery, and store), but for this tutorial we'll just add a new blank section.

Add a blank section
Add a blank section

Hover to the top right on the new section and click the Edit Section button.

Edit the new section
Edit the new section

Head over to BackgroundVideoAdd a video.

Add a new video
Add a new video

Upload a new video file from your computer/mobile.

Upload a video file from your computer
Upload a video file from your computer

Note that the supported video file format on Squarespace are .mp4, .m4v, and .mov with a maximum length of 60 seconds.

You have now successfully added an autoplay video on Squarespace!

You have the option to change the width of the video:

Change the width of the autoplay video
Change the width of the autoplay video

How to add autoplay Youtube video on Squarespace

First, head over to Youtube and find the video you want to embed on your Squarespace site.

On the page, click the Share button.

Click share on the Youtube video
Click share on the Youtube video

And click Embed.

Click on the embed code
Click on the embed code

Copy the embed code.

Copy the embed code
Copy the embed code

We need to edit the embed code to enable autoplay. Locate the src="https//www.youtube.com/embed/xxxx" in the embed code.

Locate the youtube embed URL
Locate the youtube embed URL

Then add ?autoplay=1&mute=1 at the end of the URL.

Edit the Youtube embed code to autoplay
Edit the Youtube embed code to autoplay

Note: The code above will also mute the video. Popular browsers such as Chrome, Safari and Firefox will attempt to block video from autoplaying if it's not muted.

If you don't want to mute the video, simply remove &mute=1 from the code above.


Alright, now we can add the embed in Squarespace and have it autoplay.

Head over to your Squarespace editor and add a new Code block.

Add a new code block in Squarespace
Add a new code block in Squarespace

Copy and paste the Youtube embed code into the code editor.

Add the Youtube embed code
Add the Youtube embed code

Once you've added the embed code, Squarespace will automatically reload and your should see the Youtube video autoplay on your site.


Tip: How to center a Youtube embed video

You can add <center> ... </center> around the embed code to center the Youtube video.

Center the Youtube embed video
Center the Youtube embed video

That's it! You've successfully added an autoplay Youtube video on Squarespace.

Optionally, you can loop the Youtube video that you embedded on your site.

How to add autoplay Vimeo video on Squarespace

First, head over to Vimeo and find the video you want to embed on your Squarespace site.

On the page, click the Share button.

Click the share button on Vimeo
Click the share button on Vimeo

Copy the embed code.

Copy the Vimeo embed code
Copy the Vimeo embed code

We need to edit the embed code to enable autoplay. Locate the src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/xxxx" in the embed code.

Locate the Vimeo embed URL
Locate the Vimeo embed URL

Then add &autoplay=1&muted=1 at the end of the URL.

Edit the Vimeo embed code to autoplay
Edit the Vimeo embed code to autoplay

Note: The code above will also mute the video. Popular browsers such as Chrome, Safari and Firefox will attempt to block video from autoplaying if it's not muted.

If you don't want to mute the video, simply remove &mute=1 from the code above.


Alright, now we can add the embed in Squarespace and have it autoplay.

Head over to your Squarespace editor and add a new Code block.

Add a new code block in Squarespace
Add a new code block in Squarespace

Copy and paste the Vimeo embed code into the code editor.

Add the autoplay vimeo embed code into the editor
Add the autoplay vimeo embed code into the editor

Once you've added the embed code, Squarespace will automatically reload and your should see the Vimeo video autoplay on your site.


Tip: How to center a Vimeo embed video

You can add <center> ... </center> around the embed code to center the Vimeo video.

Center the vimeo video
Center the vimeo video

That's it! You've successfully added an autoplay Vimeo video on Squarespace.

Optionally, you can loop the Vimeo video that you embedded on your site.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I autoplay a video on Squarespace?

You can autoplay a video by adding a new section and set the background as a video. Alternatively, you can embed a Youtube or Vimeo video and set it to autoplay.

How do I embed an autoplay video?

First get the embed code from Youtube and Vimeo (the only supported video platforms at the moment) and add &autoplay=1 to the end of the embed URL. Here's the step-by-step tutorial for how to embed autoplay Youtube and Vimeo on Squarespace.

Can I loop a video on Squarespace?

Yes, you can add loop an existing autoplay video on Squarespace by adding &loop=1 to the end of the URL.

Here's the embed code to add a clean, looping, autoplay video:

1) Youtube

Loop the autoplay Youtube video
Loop the autoplay Youtube video

2) Vimeo

Loop the autoplay Vimeo video
Loop the autoplay Vimeo video

David Nge

David is the founder of MakingThatWebsite.com and started making websites for businesses back in 2014. He's a keen learner and wants to share his journey and knowledge with other business owners and freelancers. He launched MakingThatWebsite.com in 2021 to make website building more approachable and scalable for businesses.

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