Does embedding Facebook Reels require a Facebook app or API key?

No. This generator uses Facebook's public video plugin endpoint which works without an app ID or API key for most public videos.

Why does my Facebook Reel embed show you don't have permission to view it?

This usually means the video's privacy is set to Friends or Private. Only Public Facebook videos and Reels can be embedded. Change the video's audience to Public in Facebook settings.

Can I embed a Facebook Reel in WordPress?

Yes. This tool generates WordPress-ready embed code with three options: an oEmbed shortcode, a Gutenberg URL block, and a raw iframe for the Classic Editor or HTML block.

Why doesn't the share link facebook.com/share/r/ work for embedding?

Share links are redirect shortcuts. Facebook's embed plugin needs the canonical video URL. Open the share link in a browser, copy the final URL from the address bar, then paste that URL into the generator.

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Facebook Reel or Video URL

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HTML Embed Code

WordPress Embed

💡 Pro tip: Embeds only work for Public Facebook videos. If you see a permission error, open the video on Facebook → Edit → Audience → set to Public. For responsive embeds, wrap the iframe in a container with position:relative; padding-bottom:177.78% (vertical Reels) or 56.25% (landscape) and set the iframe to position:absolute; width:100%; height:100%.

How to Embed a Facebook Reel on Your Website

Embedding a Facebook Reel takes under a minute. Follow these four steps:

Find your Facebook Reel URL

Open Facebook and navigate to the Reel or video you want to embed. On desktop, copy the URL from your browser's address bar. On mobile, tap the three-dot menu (⋯) and select Copy Link. Make sure the video audience is set to Public — private or friends-only videos cannot be embedded.

Paste the URL into the generator above

Paste your Facebook Reel URL into the input field. The tool automatically detects the video ID and generates the embed code the moment you paste — no need to click Generate manually.

Copy your embed code

Choose the format you need. Click Copy next to HTML Embed Code for standard websites, or WordPress Embed for WordPress sites. A live preview confirms the correct video loaded before you copy.

Paste into your website

For HTML sites, paste the <iframe> anywhere in your markup. For WordPress, use a Custom HTML block in Gutenberg, or paste the shortcode [embed]URL[/embed] in the Classic Editor.

Supported Facebook URL Formats

This generator recognises all major Facebook video and Reel URL patterns automatically:

URL Pattern	Description	Status
facebook.com/reel/ID	Reels tab videos	✓ Supported
facebook.com/reels/ID	Alternative Reel URL	✓ Supported
facebook.com/watch/?v=ID	Watch page videos	✓ Supported
facebook.com/page/videos/ID	Page video posts	✓ Supported
facebook.com/video.php?v=ID	Legacy video URLs	✓ Supported
facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=ID	Permalink-based posts	✓ Supported
facebook.com/share/r/ or /share/v/	Mobile share button links	⚠ Expand first*
fb.watch/CODE	Short share links	⚠ Expand first*

* Short/share links are redirects with no video ID. Open in a browser, copy the final URL from the address bar, then paste that here.

Why Embed Facebook Reels on Your Website?

Adding Facebook Reels to your site boosts engagement, improves dwell time, and keeps content fresh — without uploading a single file to your server.

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Boost Engagement & Dwell Time

Video content keeps visitors on your page longer, lowering bounce rate — a positive ranking signal for Google.

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Always Up-to-Date

Embedded Reels stream live from Facebook. Updates to the original video — title, thumbnail, caption — reflect automatically.

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Zero Server Bandwidth

Embed once, host never. Facebook's CDN handles all video delivery — no impact on your server or hosting bill.

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Grow Your Facebook Reach

Each embedded Reel carries Facebook's native like, share, and follow buttons, letting website visitors engage with your page directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about embedding Facebook Reels on any website.

Does embedding Facebook Reels require an API key or Facebook App?

No. This generator uses Facebook's public /plugins/video.php endpoint which works without a Facebook App ID or API key for public videos. Simply paste your URL and copy the <iframe> — no developer account needed.

Why does my Facebook Reel embed say "you don't have permission to view it"?

The video's privacy is not set to Public. Facebook only allows embedding of videos with a Public audience. To fix it: open the video on Facebook → three-dot menu → Edit Post → change audience to Public → Save. Then regenerate your embed code here.

How do I embed a Facebook Reel in WordPress?

Three methods work in WordPress:

Gutenberg Custom HTML block: Add a Custom HTML block and paste the generated <iframe> code.

oEmbed shortcode (Classic Editor): Paste [embed]https://facebook.com/reel/ID[/embed] on its own line.

URL block (Gutenberg): Paste the canonical Facebook Reel URL alone in a paragraph block — WordPress auto-embeds it.

Why doesn't the Facebook share link (facebook.com/share/r/…) work?

Facebook share links are redirect shortlinks — they contain a short code, not a real video ID. Facebook's embed plugin only accepts canonical video URLs. To get the real URL: open the share link in any browser, let it redirect, then copy the final URL from the address bar. It will look like facebook.com/reel/1234567890.

How do I make the Facebook Reel embed fully responsive?

Wrap the iframe in a container and use the aspect-ratio padding trick. For vertical Reels (9:16 portrait):

<div style="position:relative;padding-bottom:177.78%;height:0;overflow:hidden">
  <iframe style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%"
    src="..." frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
</div>

For landscape videos (16:9), use padding-bottom:56.25% instead.

Will the embed break if the Facebook video is deleted or made private?

Yes. If the original video is deleted, made private, or removed from Facebook, the embedded iframe will show an error on your website. This is a limitation of all social media embeds — the source video must remain public and active for the embed to keep working.

Is this tool completely free?

Yes, completely free — no account, no limits, no ads. The entire tool runs in your browser. No data is sent to any server and nothing is stored or tracked.