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Why does one Vimeo video not display in the Webflow preview, even though it is set to public and embeddable, while other Vimeo videos work fine and can be embedded using the HTML Embed widget?

TL;DR
  • Check Vimeo's embed settings to ensure the video is allowed to be embedded "Anywhere" or includes required domains.
  • Make sure the video isn't age-restricted or flagged as mature content.
  • Use the correct Vimeo iframe embed URL format (https://player.vimeo.com/video/VIDEO_ID).
  • Publish and test the video on the live site, as Designer preview may not render all embeds.
  • Inspect browser console for iframe or cross-origin errors.
  • Try deleting and re-adding the embed block in Webflow.

If one specific Vimeo video won't display in the Webflow Designer preview, even though it's public and embeddable, there are a few possible causes specific to Vimeo's settings or restrictions.

1. Check Vimeo’s Embed Privacy Settings

  • Visit the Vimeo video settings and go to the Privacy tab.
  • Ensure "Where can this be embedded?" is set to "Anywhere".
  • If it’s set to "Domains", make sure webflow.io and your custom domain (if applicable) are listed.

2. Confirm the Video Is Not Age-Restricted or Rated

  • Vimeo videos marked with age restrictions, mature content, or restricted categories may not embed properly in previews.
  • These still show as "public" but may be blocked from rendering in iframe embeds.

3. Verify the Video URL Format

4. Test in Published Site

  • Sometimes Webflow’s Designer preview does not render all embeds correctly, especially from external providers.
  • Click Publish and test the video on the live site to confirm whether the issue is preview-only.

5. Inspect Browser Console Errors

  • Open your browser's DevTools (F12) and check the console tab while previewing.
  • Look for errors related to iframe loading, cross-origin policy, or content restrictions.

6. Try Replacing the Embed Again

  • In Webflow, delete and re-add the HTML Embed block, and paste the correct iframe code again.
  • Sometimes Designer glitches can cause temporary rendering problems.

Summary

If only one Vimeo video fails to show in Webflow's preview, it’s likely due to embed restrictions or video content settings on Vimeo. Double-check the privacy embed options, make sure there are no age/content flags, and confirm with a test on the published site.

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