How to Embed Facebook Videos on Your Website or WordPress (2026)

It is easy to embed YouTube videos, but how do you embed Facebook videos on your website or blog? When we first wrote this in 2011, Facebook had no embed button, so you had to build the code from the video URL. Now Facebook offers an official embed option, but WordPress no longer embeds Facebook links automatically. Here is how to embed Facebook videos in 2026, step by step.

Quick answer: Open the public Facebook video on a computer, click the three dots (…) and choose Embed, then copy the <iframe> code and paste it into your page’s HTML (in WordPress, use a Custom HTML block). The video must be public. WordPress removed automatic Facebook embeds in 2020, so pasting the plain URL no longer works without a plugin.

How to embed a Facebook video

1. Open the video on Facebook in a desktop browser. Make sure it is posted publicly (the globe icon).
2. Click the three dots (…) on the post or video player.
3. Select Embed. Tick “Include full post” if you want the caption and post text too.
4. Click Copy code.
5. Paste the code into your website’s HTML where you want the video.

Embed Facebook videos in WordPress

• Block editor: add a Custom HTML block and paste the iframe code. Preview to check it.
• Classic editor: switch to the Text tab and paste the code.
• Plugins: if you embed many Facebook videos or feeds, a plugin such as Smash Balloon’s Custom Facebook Feed can handle it.

Why does pasting a Facebook link not work? Facebook changed its API to require an access token for embeds, so WordPress removed Facebook and Instagram from its automatic embeds in version 5.5.2.

Make the video responsive

The default iframe has a fixed width. Add this CSS so it fits phones:

iframe[src*="facebook.com/plugins/video"] {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  height: auto;
}

For vertical videos and Reels, use aspect-ratio: 9 / 16.

Why is the Embed option missing?

• The video is not public (friends-only or private videos cannot be embedded).
• The owner has turned off embedding.
• You are using the mobile app; switch to a desktop browser.

Respect copyright

Embedding keeps the video on Facebook and credits the creator, but not every video is free to share. Embed your own videos, or ask the owner, especially for business use.

Facebook or YouTube?

Facebook embeds load slower and can be blocked by privacy extensions. If you own the video, uploading it to YouTube and embedding the YouTube video usually gives a faster, more reliable player.

More Facebook tools for your site: add Facebook comments and create a Facebook page for your blog.

FAQ

Can I embed a Facebook Reel?

Yes, if it is public. Open the Reel on desktop, click the three dots and choose Embed.

Can I embed a Facebook Live video?

Yes. Public live videos can be embedded and continue as a replay after the broadcast.

Does embedding Facebook videos slow my site?

Yes, a little, because Facebook loads its own scripts. Add loading=”lazy” to the iframe.

Do you embed social videos on your site? Tell us in the comments.