Dailymotion Embed
Generate customizable Dailymotion video embed code from URLs
Embed Dailymotion videos on any website with customizable player controls. Responsive iframe embeds for blogs, dashboards, and content platforms.
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How to generate a Dailymotion embed?
Generating a Dailymotion embed takes just a few steps: Copy the Dailymotion video URL from your browser's address bar — it looks like https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8abcde or https://dai.ly/x8abcde. Paste the URL into the input box on our tool. Choose your customization options: set autoplay to true if you want the video to start automatically (browsers require muted autoplay), enable loop for continuous playback, specify a start time in seconds to skip intros, and pick a color theme that matches your website. Click Generate to produce the embed code. The iframe HTML appears in the output box — copy it and paste directly into your webpage's HTML source.
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Dailymotion embed parameters you should know
Dailymotion's player supports a rich set of URL parameters that control behavior. The ui-theme parameter accepts 'light', 'dark', or 'default' — dark themes work well for portfolio sites with black backgrounds. The start parameter lets you jump to any timestamp (e.g., start=45 skips to 45 seconds). The endscreen-enable=false parameter removes the end screen that normally shows related videos, keeping viewers focused on your page. The controls parameter hides or shows the player UI — useful when embedding as background media. Unlike YouTube, Dailymotion doesn't offer an API key requirement for basic embeds, making it simpler to integrate. The player respects the referrer policy, so analytics will show your site as the referring domain.
Dailymotion vs YouTube embed differences
Dailymotion uses a simpler embed model than YouTube. Their player URL follows https://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/VIDEO_ID?params, while YouTube requires https://www.youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID. Dailymotion doesn't enforce API keys for standard embeds, whereas YouTube requires a valid API key for certain features. Dailymotion's player loads faster on European servers due to their CDN infrastructure being EU-focused. YouTube's embed includes more aggressive tracking scripts and cookie consent requirements under GDPR. Dailymotion allows custom branding colors through the ui-color parameter, while YouTube's customization is limited to light/dark mode. For content creators outside the US, Dailymotion often has fewer regional restrictions on embedded content.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does Dailymotion autoplay work on mobile?
Mobile browsers block autoplay with sound by default. Combine autoplay=true with mute=true for best compatibility. iOS Safari requires user interaction before any media plays, so consider providing a play button overlay instead of relying on autoplay.
Can I remove the Dailymotion logo from embeds?
The Dailymotion watermark/logo is built into the player and cannot be removed through embed parameters. Removing it would violate their Terms of Service. If you need a branded player, consider self-hosting the video or using a service that offers white-label players.
How do I set a specific start time?
Add start=SECONDS to the embed URL parameters. For example, start=120 begins playback at 2 minutes. You can combine this with autoplay for automatic skipping. The start value must be an integer representing seconds from the beginning of the video.
Can I embed Dailymotion videos in WordPress?
Yes — paste the Dailymotion URL directly into a WordPress block editor paragraph or use the native Dailymotion block. Alternatively, paste the generated iframe code into the HTML editor. WordPress automatically converts Dailymotion URLs to embeds in classic editor mode via oEmbed.
Why is my Dailymotion embed not loading?
Common causes include: the video being region-restricted (check the video's availability settings), the video being private or unlisted, or your website blocking third-party iframes via Content Security Policy. Check browser developer console for CSP errors if the embed fails silently.
Does Dailymotion support picture-in-picture?
Picture-in-picture depends on the browser and Dailymotion's player implementation. Modern browsers support PiP for iframe content, but the feature must be enabled by the player. Test on your target browsers to confirm PiP availability.