Defer Video Module
What it does
The Defer Video module shows a lightweight preview and only loads the YouTube or Vimeo player after play. That keeps heavy embeds off the initial page load.
Nitro 5 includes a Divi 5 Visual Builder module with conversion from Divi 4, privacy-enhanced embeds, aspect ratio options, keyboard-friendly play controls, and ACF OEmbed/image fields.
For every module field, see the Defer Video module reference.
Where to find it
- Builder: Add Defer YouTube/Vimeo Video (Divi 4) or Defer Video (Divi 5)
- Globals: Divi Engine → Nitro Settings → Defer Video Module
Global player defaults
These apply when the iframe loads. They do not add the module to a page.
| Setting | Type | Default | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autoplay | Toggle | On | Start playback when the iframe loads. Enable mute for reliable autoplay |
| Mute on Autoplay | Toggle | Off | Mute so browsers allow autoplay |
| Color | Select | Red | YouTube progress bar white or red |
| Controls | Toggle | On | Show player controls |
| Fullscreen | Toggle | On | Allow fullscreen |
| Loop | Toggle | Off | Loop the video |
| Rel | Toggle | On | Related videos after the current video ends |
tip
Replace standard Divi Video embeds that always load the player with Defer Video on media-heavy pages. Presets do not change these video defaults.