How to embed a video in Wordpress?

Embedding a video in WordPress can be accomplished easily in a few steps:

Find the Video URL

  • First, grab the URL of the video you want to embed (e.g., a YouTube video link).

 

YouTube video link in red box

 

Edit Your Post or Page

  • Open the WordPress editor for the post or page where you want the video to appear.

 

Blog management interface showing a post titled "What is Science?

 

Insert Using a Block

  • Click on the “+” button to add a new block.

 

WordPress editor with new post titled "What is Science?".

 

  • Search for the “Video” block if it’s a video file or “Embed” block for a video link from platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, etc.

 

WordPress editor screen with 'Embed' block highlighted.

 

  • Choose the appropriate block.

 

WordPress editing screen with embed options.

 

Paste the URL or Upload

  • For a video link: Paste the URL into the block and press Enter.

 

WordPress embed URL dialog for YouTube video.

 

  • For a video file: Click on “Upload” and select your video file.

 

WordPress video upload interface screenshot.

 

Adjust Settings (Optional)

  • Once embedded, you can adjust the video settings like autoplay, loop, etc., from the block’s toolbar or sidebar options.

 

Educational YouTube video embed "What is Science?

 

Preview and Publish

  • Always preview your post or page to ensure the video displays correctly, then hit “Publish” or “Update”.

 

WordPress editor with "What is Science?" YouTube video.

 

Using Auto-Embed Feature

  • Simply paste the video URL directly into the content area of your post or page. Make sure it’s not hyperlinked. WordPress will automatically convert it into a video embed.

 

WordPress editor embedding YouTube URL.

 

By following these simple steps, you can easily embed videos into your WordPress site, enhancing your posts and engaging your audience more effectively.