How can I autoplay a muted video on loop in Webflow, with responsive behavior on all screen sizes including mobile, and hiding the player controls?
TL;DR
- Use Webflow’s Background Video element to autoplay a muted, looping video without controls and ensure full responsiveness across all screen sizes, including mobile.
- For custom embeds, use the
To autoplay a muted video on loop in Webflow and ensure it’s responsive on all screen sizes (including mobile) with no visible player controls, follow these steps.
1. Use the Background Video Element (Best for Looping, Autoplay & Responsive)
- Add a Background Video element from the Webflow Add panel (under Media).
- Upload your video in WebM or MP4 format (Max file size: 30MB).
- Webflow’s Background Video element:
- Autoplays, loops, and is muted by default
- Automatically hides controls
- Is responsive; you can resize or position it with flex/grid layout or width/height settings
- This method fully supports autoplay on mobile browsers, since the video is muted and uses the HTML5
<video>tag correctly.
2. Style the Video for Responsiveness
- Set the width to 100% so it scales with its container.
- Set height to auto to maintain its aspect ratio.
- Optionally, wrap the video in a div block and use positioning (absolute or relative) to control placement.
3. Alternative: Custom Video Embed (Use with Caution)
- If using a custom embed video via the Embed element (e.g., for a self-hosted or CDN-served video), make sure:
- Video tag includes these attributes: autoplay, muted, loop, and playsinline
- Omit the controls attribute to hide default player UI
- Note: Custom embeds may not autoplay on iOS unless muted and using playsinline.
Example (allowed as inline reference only, not as a code block):<video autoplay muted loop playsinline style="width:100%; height:auto;" src="your-video.mp4"></video>
4. Testing on All Devices
- Use Webflow’s preview mode and Chrome/Firefox DevTools for mobile simulation.
- Publish your site and test on actual mobile devices to confirm autoplay is functioning.
Summary
Use Webflow's Background Video element for a simple and reliable way to autoplay a muted, looping video without visible controls that is responsive across all screen sizes, including mobile. For more control or external hosting, embed the video with proper attributes, but test thoroughly for mobile compatibility.