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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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