How to create an in-page video player widget
Follow these instructions to create an in-page video player widget.
Embed an In-page video player a traditional video player that plays directly within the page, with no interactive elements..
Create a In-page video player widget
Open the Shoppable tab → On-Site Widgets, then click New widget in the top-right corner.
Locate the In-page Video Player widget from the list and click Use this widget.
Step 1: Click Add a video to select the video you want to display in your widget.
Step 2: Click the three-dots icon, select Rename widget, and give your widget a name.
Step 3: Select the playlist type → Simple or Advanced.
If you select an Advanced playlist and add more than one video, please note:
- The widget displays one video at a time.
- Additional videos are only accessible via the full-screen option.
- The second video will appear when you click the full-screen icon on the right-hand side of the first video.
Step 4: Under Widget design → Thumbnails, customize the thumbnail type and format.
For the widget design part, please refer to this full guide on how to customize this section.
Step 5: Under Settings → Video player type, choose between a Full-screen video player or an Inline video player.
For the player design part, please refer to this full guide on how to customize this section.
You can set page rules to display this widget on specific pages. Please refer to this article for more information about page rules and URLS.
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Last updated on January 5, 2026