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Anonymous
February 28, 2020
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can you make an mp4 video on page disappear after it autoplays?

  • February 28, 2020
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I was trying to look up a code but could'nt find out how to do this if it's even possible.

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Correct answer BenPleysier

I totally agree with Nancy's answer, if I come across a website that plays a video automatically, then I will never return.

 

But to answer your question, the video can be hidden using intricate JavaScript code as shown here: https://memberfix.rocks/hide-youtube-video/

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osgood_
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February 29, 2020

If you really need to do this then its best to check if the video has finished then hide it or remove it. I think that can be accomplished using some javascript.

 

Personally l wouldnt try to time how long the video plays for and then hide/remove it because there is a possibility of lagging which will result in the video being removed before it finishes

    BenPleysier
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    BenPleysierCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    February 28, 2020

    I totally agree with Nancy's answer, if I come across a website that plays a video automatically, then I will never return.

     

    But to answer your question, the video can be hidden using intricate JavaScript code as shown here: https://memberfix.rocks/hide-youtube-video/

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      Anonymous
      February 29, 2020

      Oh awesome thanks for the link but the reason I'm asking is because I want it to play the video on a demo site I'm creating and the video is gonna play ounce then load the site, kinda like an intro animation. 

      Nancy OShea
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      Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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      February 28, 2020

      1.  Autoplay does not work on all devices and web browsers especially if it contains audio. 

       

      2. Autoplay is widely regarded as intrusive and annoying. For this reason, many people block autoplay in their browser settings.

       

      3. The use of Autoplay is not recommended.  Don't rely on it to start playback.  See the specs below.

      https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/HTMLMediaElement/autoplay

       

      4. If you make the video disappear, how will users access it again? 

       

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