Squarespace Videos Without the Storage Limits
Videos that load without bloat, play without YouTube ads, and never hit bandwidth limits. Paste one script into Code Injection — no plugin needed, no per-video fees, no surprise bills when traffic spikes.
14-day free trial · from $19/mo · Card required, no charge until day 15
Why Video on Squarespace Undermines Your Design
YouTube Clutter Ruins the Aesthetic
You chose Squarespace for the design. Then YouTube slaps its logo, pre-roll ads, and a grid of suggested videos right in the middle of your portfolio or services page. It cheapens the experience you built.
Heavy Embeds Slow Your Beautiful Pages
Squarespace templates already carry a heavier baseline than hand-coded sites. Piling on YouTube or Vimeo iframes adds noticeable extra load time — often enough for a potential client to leave before seeing your work.
Native Video Block Limits
Squarespace’s built-in video block caps storage and bandwidth by plan. If your portfolio, course, or showreel outgrows those limits, you’re stuck upgrading your entire Squarespace subscription for more video space.
How SmartVideo Makes Squarespace Video Actually Work
One Paste in Code Injection — Done
Go to Settings → Advanced → Code Injection, paste one script into the Header field, and save. That’s the only code you’ll ever touch. No Squarespace extension, no third-party app, no recurring platform fees — designed for creatives who’d rather be designing. Installation guide →
A Player That Matches Your Template
The SmartVideo player is clean and minimal — no third-party logos, no cluttered controls, no visual noise. It looks at home on any Squarespace template, whether you’re running a photography portfolio, creative agency site, or services page.
Fast, Global Delivery
Our own global edge network delivers your videos from a server close to each viewer. Every upload is re-encoded for the right quality on every device and connection — so your showreel feels fast whether a client is in London, Lagos, or Los Angeles.
Unlimited Bandwidth
Every plan includes unlimited delivery bandwidth — independent of your Squarespace plan tier. Share your portfolio link widely, embed videos on every page, and never worry about hitting a cap or buffering.
Auto Vimeo Conversion
Many Squarespace creatives already use Vimeo. SmartVideo detects and converts Vimeo embeds automatically — no re-uploading, no editing pages one by one. Your existing videos just get lighter.
A sample video in the live SmartVideo player — no branding, no related videos, no logo in the corner.
See it on a Squarespace page →Set Up in Under 5 Minutes
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Copy Script Tag
Grab your SmartVideo script from the dashboard.
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Paste in Code Injection
Go to Settings → Advanced → Code Injection. Paste the script into the Header field and save.
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Done
Upload videos to the SmartVideo library, use smartvideo tags, or let Vimeo embeds convert automatically.
How SmartVideo Compares
| Feature | Squarespace Video Block | YouTube Embed | SmartVideo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embed speed | Moderate | Slow | Fast |
| Ads & branding | None | Ads + YouTube logo | None |
| Bandwidth | Capped by plan | Unlimited (ad-supported) | Unlimited |
| Storage | Tied to Squarespace plan | YouTube servers | Separate, scalable |
| Starting price | Included (limited) | Free (with ads) | $19/mo |
| Player weight | Moderate | Heavy | Lightweight |
| Auto Vimeo convert | No | N/A | Yes |
| CDN delivery | Squarespace CDN | Google CDN | Own edge network |
| Setup | Built-in block | Paste embed code | One script tag |
Built for Squarespace Creators Who Take Video Seriously
More than 150 million video plays a year run through SmartVideo.
- Simplesetup that worked immediately on-site
“I implemented this on my site and immediately saw an impact. I am very impressed with how simple they have made the entire setup. It works very well and as advertised.”
- Ferrarimakes YouTube embeds look like a Model T
“I've honestly NEVER seen video play this fast on the web before. … Swarmify makes YT look like a Model T ford racing a Ferrari.”
- Unbrandedclean viewing without YouTube elements
“I like that I was able to set up SmartVideo to access my videos on YouTube and seamlessly convert the hosting on my website. Now I have unbranded video viewing on my website that doesn’t distract with YouTube elements.”
- ½cut our hosting expenses in half
“Swarmify cut down our hosting expenses in half while accelerating load times and protecting our videos from unauthorized access. If you need a neat video player without unwanted branding, Swarmify is the way to go.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Get in touch or browse the help center.
Does SmartVideo work on Squarespace?
Yes. Paste the SmartVideo script into Settings > Advanced > Code Injection (Header field). It works on every Squarespace template and page type — no coding beyond that one paste. Full installation guide.
Do I need to know code?
No. If you can copy and paste, you can set up SmartVideo. The only code involved is one script tag pasted into Code Injection. After that, you embed videos using simple smartvideo tags or let Vimeo embeds convert automatically.
Will SmartVideo slow down my Squarespace site?
No — it does the opposite. The SmartVideo player is a fraction of the size of a typical YouTube or Vimeo embed. Most Squarespace sites see improved Core Web Vitals after switching.
Can I use SmartVideo on portfolio and gallery pages?
Yes. Once the script is in Code Injection, you can use smartvideo tags on any page — portfolio pages, about pages, blog posts, landing pages, and product pages. Photographers, videographers, and agencies use it to showcase reels and project videos.
Will SmartVideo auto-convert my YouTube embeds?
No. YouTube auto-conversion is not available. SmartVideo auto-converts Vimeo embeds — common on Squarespace sites. For YouTube videos, re-upload them to the SmartVideo library and swap the embed code.
Will the player look good with my Squarespace template?
Yes. The SmartVideo player is minimal and white-label — no logos, no clutter, no suggested videos. It adapts to any template’s design language rather than imposing its own.
How is SmartVideo different from Squarespace’s native video block?
Squarespace’s video block ties storage and bandwidth to your Squarespace plan. SmartVideo is an independent video host with unlimited bandwidth, our own global edge network, and a white-label player — without changing your Squarespace subscription.
What happens if I exceed my view limit?
You’re never cut off. A small per-thousand overage rate applies. No throttling, no interruption.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every plan comes with a 14-day free trial. A credit card is required to start, but you are not charged until day 15 — cancel before the trial ends and you will not be charged.
Paste the script into Settings → Advanced → Code Injection, then use smartvideo tags or Code Blocks to embed videos on any page — for clean, ad-free playback that matches your template. Note: Squarespace Code Injection requires the Business plan or higher; Personal plans don’t expose the Code Injection panel.
Try SmartVideo on Your Squarespace Site
Beautiful, ad-free video that matches your design. Paste one script into Code Injection — no plugin, no coding, no per-video fees.
14-day free trial · from $19/mo · Card required, no charge until day 15