Autoplay & Web browser restrictions
Do you want to automatically play a video or sound as soon as your web project opens? Notice that nothing starts playing? Don’t worry: here’s why and how to fix it.
Why is automatic playback blocked?
Since 2018, major browsers have tightened their rules to prevent intrusive media (surprise sounds, loud videos).
The general rule: no audible media should play without explicit user action.
For more information: Autoplay Policy in Chrome
💡 A video without an audio track or with the Muted option checked is considered non-intrusive: it can start automatically on all platforms.
Allowed strategies
- Muted video + autoplay
Ideal for an animated background or a dynamic header. Simply enable the Muted option in the properties panel.
- Trigger after the first user gesture
As soon as a visitor performs a first action (tap, click…), the browser unlocks the media session: you can then freely start sounds and videos without further permission.