Do you want to embed an iFrame code in a WordPress post or page?
IFrames provide an easy way to embed video or other content to your site without uploading it. Many third-party platforms like YouTube allow users to use iframe to embed content from their website.
In this article, we’ll show you how to easily embed iFrame code in WordPress using multiple methods.
Do you want to embed an iFrame code in a WordPress post or page?
IFrames provide an easy way to embed video or other content to your site without uploading it. Many third-party platforms like YouTube allow users to use iframe to embed content from their website.
In this article, we’ll show you how to easily embed iFrame code in WordPress using multiple methods.
[ux_image id=”11584″]There are also some drawbacks to using iFrames. Not all websites let you put their content into an iFrame. Also, the iFrame may end up too big or small for your page, and you will need to manually adjust it.
Another issue is that HTTPS sites can only use iFrames for content from other HTTPS sites. Similarly, HTTP sites can only use iFrames for content from other HTTP sites.
This is why many platforms like WordPress prefers oEmbed. You can use oEmbed to embed videos as well as some other types of content by simply pasting a URL into your WordPress post. The content will automatically be resized to fit, and it will be the right size even on mobile devices.
Important: WordPress doesn’t support oEmbed for Facebook and Instagram posts. For more on this, check out our full guide on the Facebook / Instagram oEmbed issue and how to fix it.
Another great alternative to iFrames is to use a social feeds plugin. We recommend using Smash Balloon‘s plugins. These let you display content from Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Having said that, let’s take a look at three different ways to add iFrames to your site.
1. Use the Source’s Embed Code to Add iFrame in WordPress
Many large sites have an Embed option for their content. This gives you the special iFrame code that you need to add to your site.
On YouTube, you can get this code by going to the video on YouTube, then clicking the Share button below it.
Next, you will see a popup with several share options. Simply click on the Embed button.
[ux_image id=”11586″]Now, YouTube will show you the iFrame code. By default, YouTube will include the player controls. We also recommend that you enable the privacy-enhanced mode.
After that, go ahead and click the Copy button to copy the code.
[ux_image id=”11587″]Now, you can paste that code into any post or page on your site. We’re going to add it to a new page in the block editor.
To create a new page, go to Pages » Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
Then, add an HTML block to your page.
[ux_image id=”11588″]Now, you need to paste the YouTube iFrame code into this block.
[ux_image id=”11589″]You can then preview or publish your page to see the YouTube video embedded there.
Tip: If you’re using the old classic editor, you can still add iFrame code. You need to do so in the Text view.
[ux_image id=”11591″]Switching between the visual and text view on the Classic Editor can cause issues with the iFrame code.
2. Using the iFrame WordPress Plugin to Embed an iFrame
This method is useful as it allows you to create an iframe to embed content from any source, even if that source doesn’t provide an embed code.
- First, you need to install and activate the iFrame plugin. For more details, see our step by step guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.
Upon activation, the plugin will start working straight away with no setup needed. Go ahead and edit or create a post or page. Then, add a shortcode block.
[ux_image id=”11592″]After that, you can use this shortcode to enter your iFrame code.
Simply replace URL goes here with the URL of the content you want to embed on your site. We are embedding a Google map.
Tip: You may need to use the Embed option to get the direct URL of the content. You need to use just the URL, not the rest of the embed code.
[ux_image id=”11593″]Next, preview or publish your post. You should see the Google map embedded on your site.
[ux_image id=”11594″]You can optionally add parameters to the iFrame shortcode to change how the embedded content displays. For instance, you could set the width and height, and add or remove a scrollbar or border. You can find details on the iFrame plugin’s page.
Tip: If you’re using the Classic editor, you can simply paste the shortcode into your post or page. You don’t need to switch to the Text view.
[ux_image id=”11595″]3. Manually Creating the iFrame Code and Embedding in WordPress
If you prefer not to use an iFrame plugin, then you can create the iFrame code manually. To do this, you need to add an HTML block in the WordPress content editor.
[ux_image id=”11596″]First, you need to paste this code into your HTML block.
Simply replace “URL goes here” with the direct URL for the content that you want to embed. You only need the URL itself.
Here, we’re embedding a map from Google.
[ux_image id=”11597″]You can add extra parameters to the HTML tag. For instance, you could set the width and height of your iFrame. The code below means your embedded content will display 600 pixels wide and 300 pixels high.
This is useful if you need to restrict the embedded content to a smaller space.
[ux_image id=”11598″]We hope this article helped you learn how to easily embed iFrame code in WordPress. You may also want to check out our ultimate guide on how to speed up your WordPress site, and our comparison of the best keyword research tools for improving your SEO rankings.
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