Has anyone experienced issues with autoplay and looping on Webflow when adding a Vimeo video section?
- Enable autoplay and loop in Vimeo’s embed settings and copy the updated URL.
- Use a Webflow Embed element with a custom Vimeo iframe link including
?autoplay=1&loop=1&muted=1&background=1to bypass browser restrictions and gain full control. - Ensure the video is muted for autoplay to work and avoid using Webflow’s default Video or Slider elements if issues persist.
Yes, autoplay and looping issues with Vimeo embeds in Webflow are common, especially due to default Vimeo settings and browser autoplay policies. Here's how to troubleshoot and ensure your Vimeo video plays as expected in Webflow.
1. Ensure Embed Settings Are Correct in Vimeo
- Autoplay and Loop must be enabled in the embed settings on Vimeo before copying the link or embed code.
- Go to your video in Vimeo → Settings → Embed, and check Autoplay and Loop under 'Player Preferences'.
- Save changes before copying the video URL.
2. Use the Correct Parameters in the Webflow Embed
If you're using a Video element, Webflow automatically strips some Vimeo parameters—this can limit control.
Instead, use an Embed element and insert a Vimeo iframe link with the correct query string:
Add?autoplay=1&loop=1&muted=1&background=1.autoplay=1 — starts playback automatically
loop=1 — loops the video continuously
muted=1 — required by most browsers for autoplay to work
background=1 — hides default Vimeo controls (optional for background videos)
Example Vimeo URL to use in the Embed code:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/123456789?autoplay=1&loop=1&muted=1&background=1
3. Browser Autoplay Policies Affect Playback
- Most modern browsers (especially Chrome and Safari) block autoplay with sound, unless the video is muted.
- Ensure your video is muted either in the Vimeo settings or by adding
muted=1in the URL.
4. Check for Conflicting Webflow Settings
- If you placed a Vimeo block inside a slider or interactions, delayed loading or custom interactions may interfere with autoplay/looping.
- Test it in a clean page to isolate whether animations, triggers, or sliders are affecting playback.
5. Use Webflow’s Background Video as an Alternative
- If it’s a short, looping, soundless video, use Webflow’s native Background Video component.
- However, Webflow Background Videos accept only MP4 files up to 30MB and do not support Vimeo or external hosting.
Summary
To fix autoplay and looping issues with Vimeo in Webflow, use a custom Embed element with the correct Vimeo player URL and parameters (autoplay=1, loop=1, muted=1). Make sure the video is muted and avoid relying on Webflow’s default Video elements for advanced Vimeo controls.