Can someone help me hide the grey play button on background videos on certain devices that don't allow autoplay in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To hide the grey play button on background videos on certain devices that don't allow autoplay in Webflow, you can follow the steps below:

  1. Select the background video element: Identify the specific background video element for which you want to hide the grey play button.

  2. Open the Element settings: Double-click on the background video element to open its settings panel on the right-hand side of the Webflow designer.

  3. Enable Settings for playback: Scroll down the settings panel until you find the "Playback" section. Here, you will see options related to the video playback.

  4. Disable controls: To hide the grey play button, uncheck the "Show controls" option. This will remove the play button from the video.

  5. Adjust playback settings (optional): If desired, you can make additional adjustments in the playback settings, such as setting the video to loop or mute by enabling the corresponding options.

  6. Preview and publish: After making the necessary changes, preview your website to see the grey play button hidden on the background video. If you are satisfied with the results, publish your website for the changes to take effect.

By following these steps, you should be able to hide the grey play button on background videos in Webflow. However, it's important to note that these changes will only apply to devices that don't allow autoplay. On other devices where autoplay is permitted, the play button will still be displayed.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I make a video autoplay in Webflow?
  2. How do I create a background video in Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to add multiple background videos in a Webflow project?