Can the Webflow YouTube component recognize channel IDs instead of video IDs for embedding a Live Stream?

TL;DR

Webflow's YouTube component only supports embedding specific video IDs, not channel IDs or auto-updating livestreams.
To embed a livestream that updates automatically, use a Custom Embed element with an iframe pointing to https://www.youtube.com/embed/live_stream?channel=YOUR_CHANNEL_ID.

Webflow’s native YouTube component only supports embedding individual video URLs via video IDs—not channel IDs—even for livestreams.

1. Webflow YouTube Component Limitations

The Webflow YouTube Embed element is built to accept direct YouTube video URLs or video IDs only.
It does not support embedding a YouTube channel or automatically detecting livestreams from a channel ID.
For livestream embedding, you must use the specific video ID of the active stream.

2. How to Embed a YouTube Livestream

Go to your YouTube channel and find the livestream video URL (e.g., youtube.com/watch?v=XYZ12345678).
Use the YouTube video ID part (e.g., XYZ12345678) in the Webflow YouTube embed element.
Paste the full video link or just the ID into the component settings.

3. Channel-Based Embeds Workaround (If Needed)

If your livestream URL changes frequently and you want to embed the current livestream without updating manually:

Use an iframe Embed element instead of Webflow's YouTube component.
You can try embedding this URL pattern:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/live_stream?channel=YOUR_CHANNEL_ID
Replace YOUR_CHANNEL_ID with your actual YouTube Channel ID.
Note: This method requires your YouTube channel to be verified and livestreaming enabled in YouTube Studio.
Add extra parameters if needed, like autoplay=1 or rel=0 (e.g.,
https://www.youtube.com/embed/live_stream?channel=YOUR_CHANNEL_ID&autoplay=1&rel=0).

Summary

Webflow’s native YouTube component does not support channel IDs—only specific video IDs. To embed an active livestream via your channel ID, use a Custom Embed with an iframe and the special YouTube livestream URL format.

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