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YouTube Embed Code Generator

Create the code to put a YouTube video on your website, with the options you want.

  • 100% free
  • Live preview
  • Mobile-friendly code

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Paste a YouTube video link on the left to see the player and get the code.

What is the YouTube Embed Code Generator?

An embed code is the small piece of HTML that shows a YouTube player on another website. This tool builds that code for you, with options like a start time, autoplay, looping and YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode, and shows a live preview.

How it works

How to use the YouTube Embed Code Generator

3 simple steps. No experience needed.

What can you use it for?

  • Add a video to a website, blog post or online course page.
  • Start a video at the exact moment that matters, such as a tutorial step.
  • Use privacy-enhanced mode so YouTube doesn't set cookies until the visitor presses play.
  • Make the player resize correctly on phones.

Good to know

What the options do

  • Privacy mode uses youtube-nocookie.com, so YouTube doesn't set tracking cookies until someone presses play.
  • Start at jumps straight to a moment in the video.
  • Autoplay starts the video on page load. Browsers require it to start muted.
  • Fits any screen makes the player resize nicely on phones, tablets and computers.

Where do I paste the code?

Most website builders (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Webflow) have an HTML, Code or Embed block. Add one where you want the video and paste the code into it.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to embed YouTube videos?

Yes. YouTube lets anyone embed public videos unless the creator has turned embedding off.

Why doesn't autoplay work with sound?

Browsers block videos that play sound automatically. Autoplay only works when the video starts muted.

Why does the video say it's unavailable?

The creator may have disabled embedding, or the video is private or age-restricted.

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