How to Embed YouTube Videos Without the YouTube Logo

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How to Remove the YouTube Logo from Embedded Videos

If you want to embed a YouTube video on your website without the YouTube logo appearing in the player, you can achieve this by making a small adjustment to the default embed code. Here’s how to do it:

Default YouTube Embed Code

By default, the YouTube embed code looks like this:

<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-hX_rznqnM0" height="350" width="575"></iframe>

Modify the Embed Code to Remove the Logo

To reduce YouTube branding and remove the logo from the embedded player, add the modestbranding=1 parameter to the video URL as follows:

<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-hX_rznqnM0?modestbranding=1" height="350" width="575"></iframe>

Explanation of the modestbranding Parameter

The modestbranding parameter is compatible with both Flash-based and HTML5-compatible IFRAME embed codes. When enabled (modestbranding=1), it minimizes the YouTube branding by removing the YouTube logo from the player.

Update on showinfo=0 Parameter

Previously, it was common to pair modestbranding=1 with showinfo=0 to hide additional video information. However, the showinfo parameter has been deprecated. Without showinfo, the YouTube player may display minimal branding in certain cases, such as a small overlay in the upper-right corner when the video is paused.

According to Brian Glick from YouTube:

The modestbranding option removes most branding but may still show a small “YouTube” text overlay in specific scenarios. If showinfo=0 is used with modestbranding=1, the overlay branding is removed entirely, leaving the video player logoless.

By simply using modestbranding=1, you can significantly reduce the visibility of YouTube branding while maintaining a clean and professional appearance for your embedded videos.