If the autoplay parameter is present, the Vimeo player will attempt to begin playback automatically. However, some browsers specifically block autoplay. Learn about each browser’s restrictions by expanding each panel below.
Safari version 11+ (Desktop)
- Autoplaying videos must be muted.
- Viewers can block or allow unmuted autoplay for specific domains on their setup.
- Learn more information from Apple at 'Stop autoplay videos in Safari on Mac'
- Additional Documentation: WebKit: Auto-Play Policy Changes for macOS
Chrome version 66+ (Desktop/Mobile)
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Autoplaying videos must be muted.
- Videos frequently visited by the viewer are permitted to autoplay with sound (based on Google’s scoring system)
- Documentation: Google Chrome for Developers: Autoplay policy in Chrome
If your video still isn't playing, you may need to add the allow=autoplay parameter to the Vimeo iframe and any iframe in your webpage that the player is contained in.
This parameter is included in our default embed code, but if you're working in another embed application, or with multiple iframes, you may need to add it manually.
Here is an example using the Vimeo iframe:
<iframe src=" https://player.vimeo.com/ video/81400335?autoplay=1&muted=1 "width="640" height="360" frameborder=“0” allow=fullscreen allow=autoplay></iframe>
Please see Google’s Autoplay Policy for more information on the allow=autoplay parameter.
iOS (Safari, other mobile browsers, apps)
- Autoplaying videos must be muted.
- Autoplay is disabled when the iPhone or iPad is in Low Power Mode.
- Additional documentation: Webkit: New <video> Policies for iOS
Firefox 66+ (Desktop/Mobile)
- Firefox blocks videos with sound from playing automatically.
- Viewers can block or allow unmuted autoplay for specific domains on their setup.
- Documentation: Mozilla Support: Allow or block media autoplay in Firefox