SQUARESPACE VIDEO HOSTING

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 · 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

125+ edge locations deliver 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.

Set Up in Under 5 Minutes

  1. 1

    Copy Script Tag

    Grab your SmartVideo script from the dashboard.

  2. 2

    Paste in Code Injection

    Go to Settings → Advanced → Code Injection. Paste the script into the Header field and save.

  3. 3

    Done

    Upload videos to the SmartVideo library, use smartvideo tags, or let Vimeo embeds convert automatically.

How SmartVideo Compares

Video hosting comparison for Squarespace: native video block vs YouTube vs SmartVideo
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 edge locations Squarespace CDN Google CDN 125+ globally
Setup Built-in block Paste embed code One script tag
< 5 min Setup time
125+ Edge locations
Unlimited bandwidth
$19 Per month to start
4.9 average rating

Trusted by Teams Who Take Video Seriously

Goodbye, YouTube embeds. Will not miss you! The thing I hate the most about YouTube embeds, other than the bloated code, is that they can steal my traffic with their branding and suggested videos. Swarmify brings an amazing solution.
Roberto R.
Roberto R. SmartVideo customer
Love this app. I have videos on my site and this takes away the annoying suggested videos and makes them look more professional and faster. I installed Swarmify on my WordPress site and the process was very easy via the plugin.
Emma B.
Emma B. SmartVideo customer
Bye YouTube! SmartVideo is incredibly fast, stable, and bloat-free!
Aditya R.
Aditya R. SmartVideo customer
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.
Joe W.
Joe W. SmartVideo customer
Best video player and video CDN. I highly recommend SmartVideo! I love using SmartVideo because it boosts the load times of my website and video plays, by preventing YouTube from stealing my site visitors.
Nelson O.
Nelson O. SmartVideo customer
This tool is easy to setup and as easy to use. Does the job as intended, no-nonsense. Really enhances the experience of having video on your website.
Dan S.
Dan S. SmartVideo customer
Very Fast and SUPERB support! I was using Wistia and switched to Swarmify. My video now loads really fast!
Marcelo B.
Marcelo B. SmartVideo customer
Bye, Vimeo. I was using Vimeo for my courses, but it can be expensive. The solution was Swarmify. From the moment you press play, it plays. No buffering problems. I've used it for almost 200 videos and it works like a charm.
Cyril M.
Cyril M. SmartVideo customer
We attained a 200% conversion rate increase in our lead-gen funnels. Simplicity and great user experience are everything.
Jorge H.
Jorge H. CEO, Skyward SEO
My videos load and play instantly. Every second counts when it comes to online sales.
Dr. Nic L.
Dr. Nic L. Founder, X10 Entrepreneur
I set up a page with a YouTube video side by side with SmartVideo and pressed play on both. SmartVideo loaded immediately; YouTube took 5 seconds to start. It became a no-brainer, and we've been a customer ever since.
Aaron H.
Aaron H. IT Director, PizzaTV
We've had a 10% increase in conversion rate from lead to customer. We believe this is directly related to the addition of video to the website.
Pedro C.
Pedro C. Dir. of Digital Marketing, White Jacobs
Our search-engine rankings went up after we switched over to Swarmify. Making the switch has led to a significant increase in our business.
Philip A.
Philip A. Owner, Ignite Images
The attention of buyers is really short, so fast video loading makes an enormous impact.
Tara L.
Tara L. Team Tara Lyons Realty
The videos load fast, there's no lag, and the player is customizable and looks professional.
Sagar P.
Sagar P. Founder, Learning Inclusion
If you need to market a brand, then you need Swarmify. Always.
Alexander V.
Alexander V. CEO, Creaktor
I've honestly NEVER seen video play this fast on the web before. I used to think YouTube was reasonably quick — Swarmify makes YouTube look like a Model T racing a Ferrari.
Jace P.
Jace P. SmartVideo customer
After using Swarmify we are incredibly annoyed. But only because of our mistake of not having used Swarmify before. Super fast video player and CDN!
Stefan G.
Stefan G. SmartVideo customer
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.
Vladimir S.
Vladimir S. CEO, Proficiens Academy

Trusted by teams at

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Frequently Asked Questions

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, a global CDN with 125+ edge locations, 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 includes a 14-day free trial with no charge until day 15. See pricing for plan details.

Works on Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1

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.

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