{"id":18661,"date":"2011-05-30T23:03:21","date_gmt":"2011-05-30T17:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=18661"},"modified":"2026-10-11T17:44:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T12:14:33","slug":"how-to-embed-facebook-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/05\/how-to-embed-facebook-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Embed Facebook Videos on Your Website or WordPress (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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 <strong>embed Facebook videos<\/strong> in 2026, step by step.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-64061\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/embed-facebook-videos-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Embed Facebook videos on a website\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/embed-facebook-videos-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/embed-facebook-videos-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/embed-facebook-videos-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/embed-facebook-videos-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/embed-facebook-videos.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Open the public Facebook video on a computer, click the three dots (&#8230;) and choose <strong>Embed<\/strong>, then copy the <code>&lt;iframe&gt;<\/code> code and paste it into your page&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af26cab6f319\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af26cab6f319\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/05\/how-to-embed-facebook-videos\/#How_to_embed_a_Facebook_video\" >How to embed a Facebook video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/05\/how-to-embed-facebook-videos\/#Embed_Facebook_videos_in_WordPress\" >Embed Facebook videos in WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/05\/how-to-embed-facebook-videos\/#Make_the_video_responsive\" >Make the video responsive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/05\/how-to-embed-facebook-videos\/#Why_is_the_Embed_option_missing\" >Why is the Embed option missing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/05\/how-to-embed-facebook-videos\/#Respect_copyright\" >Respect copyright<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/05\/how-to-embed-facebook-videos\/#Facebook_or_YouTube\" >Facebook or YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/05\/how-to-embed-facebook-videos\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/05\/how-to-embed-facebook-videos\/#Can_I_embed_a_Facebook_Reel\" >Can I embed a Facebook Reel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/05\/how-to-embed-facebook-videos\/#Can_I_embed_a_Facebook_Live_video\" >Can I embed a Facebook Live video?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/05\/how-to-embed-facebook-videos\/#Does_embedding_Facebook_videos_slow_my_site\" >Does embedding Facebook videos slow my site?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_embed_a_Facebook_video\"><\/span>How to embed a Facebook video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the video on Facebook in a desktop browser. Make sure it is posted publicly (the globe icon).<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>three dots (&#8230;)<\/strong> on the post or video player.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Embed<\/strong>. Tick &#8220;Include full post&#8221; if you want the caption and post text too.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Copy code<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Paste the code into your website&#8217;s HTML where you want the video.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Embed_Facebook_videos_in_WordPress\"><\/span>Embed Facebook videos in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Block editor:<\/strong> add a <strong>Custom HTML<\/strong> block and paste the iframe code. Preview to check it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Classic editor:<\/strong> switch to the Text tab and paste the code.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plugins:<\/strong> if you embed many Facebook videos or feeds, a plugin such as Smash Balloon&#8217;s Custom Facebook Feed can handle it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_the_video_responsive\"><\/span>Make the video responsive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The default iframe has a fixed width. Add this CSS so it fits phones:<\/p>\n<pre><code>iframe[src*=\"facebook.com\/plugins\/video\"] {\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 560px;\n  aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\n  height: auto;\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>For vertical videos and Reels, use <code>aspect-ratio: 9 \/ 16<\/code>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_Embed_option_missing\"><\/span>Why is the Embed option missing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The video is not public (friends-only or private videos cannot be embedded).<\/li>\n<li>The owner has turned off embedding.<\/li>\n<li>You are using the mobile app; switch to a desktop browser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Respect_copyright\"><\/span>Respect copyright<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facebook_or_YouTube\"><\/span>Facebook or YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Facebook embeds load slower and can be blocked by privacy extensions. If you own the video, uploading it to YouTube and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/10\/embed-youtube-videos-in-iframes\/\">embedding the YouTube video<\/a> usually gives a faster, more reliable player.<\/p>\n<p>More Facebook tools for your site: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/02\/add-facebook-comments\/\">add Facebook comments<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/create-facebook-page-for-blogs\/\">create a Facebook page for your blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_embed_a_Facebook_Reel\"><\/span>Can I embed a Facebook Reel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, if it is public. Open the Reel on desktop, click the three dots and choose Embed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_embed_a_Facebook_Live_video\"><\/span>Can I embed a Facebook Live video?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Public live videos can be embedded and continue as a replay after the broadcast.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_embedding_Facebook_videos_slow_my_site\"><\/span>Does embedding Facebook videos slow my site?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, a little, because Facebook loads its own scripts. Add loading=&#8221;lazy&#8221; to the iframe.<\/p>\n<p>Do you embed social videos on your site? Tell us in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is easy to embed YouTube videos, but how do you embed Facebook videos on your website or blog? 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