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How to Embed a Widget in Genially

Genially specializes in interactive content — presentations, infographics, gamification, and more. Its Insert External Content feature lets you embed any URL or iframe directly into your genially. Paste your Embeddy widget URL to add a live, interactive widget to your creation.

Beginner~3 min readUpdated 2026

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Prerequisites

Before embedding, make sure you have the following ready:

  • An Embeddy widget: Create one for free at embeddy.ai/dashboard. Your widget must be published so it is publicly accessible.
  • Your Embed Link or iframe code: Copy the Embed Link (URL) for Method 1, or the full iframe snippet for Method 2 from the Embeddy dashboard.
  • A Genially account: Free or paid. The external content feature is available on all plans.

Where is my Embed Link? In the Embeddy dashboard, select your widget, click the Share / Embed panel. Copy the Embed Link (URL) or the full iframe code depending on which method you plan to use.

Method 1: External URL

Recommended — simplest approach

Genially's external content feature accepts a URL and renders it as an iframe within your genially.

  1. 1

    Open your genially

    Open an existing genially or create a new one from a template.

  2. 2

    Click the Insert button

    In the left sidebar or top toolbar, click Insert (the "+" icon), then navigate to External Content or Others → External content.

  3. 3

    Paste your Embeddy URL

    In the URL field, paste your Embeddy Embed Link:

    https://embeddy.ai/webhost/WIDGET_ID?widget_props_id=PROPS_ID
  4. 4

    Click "Insert"

    Genially will place the external content element on your canvas. Resize and position it as needed.

Tip: Genially may show a preview of the embedded content. If the preview looks correct, your widget is working. Use Preview mode to test full interactivity.

Method 2: Iframe / HTML Code

Alternative — use the iframe embed code directly

If the URL method does not work or you need more control, you can paste the full iframe embed code.

  1. 1

    Open Insert → External Content

    Same as Method 1 — navigate to the external content dialog.

  2. 2

    Switch to the iframe / HTML code tab

    Select the Code or Iframe option, then paste your iframe snippet:

    <iframe
  src="https://embeddy.ai/webhost/WIDGET_ID?widget_props_id=PROPS_ID"
  width="100%"
  height="500"
  frameborder="0"
  allow="clipboard-write"
  style="border: none; border-radius: 8px;"
></iframe>
  3. 3

    Click "Insert"

    Genially will render the iframe content on your slide.

Note: Not all Genially plans support custom HTML/iframe insertion. If this option is not available on your plan, use Method 1 (URL) which is available on all plans.

Interactivity Settings

Genially is built for interactivity — and embedded content can participate in the interactive experience.

Tooltip / Pop-up

You can assign an interactive action to an element that opens the embedded widget in a tooltip or lightbox pop-up. This is great for click-to-reveal experiences.

Always Visible

Place the embed directly on the canvas as an always-visible element. It renders inline and viewers can interact with it without any click actions.

Limitations

Embeds require online viewing

Embedded widgets are interactive only when the genially is viewed online. Offline exports or screenshots will not include live widget content.

HTTPS required

Genially requires HTTPS URLs for embedded content. All Embeddy widget URLs use HTTPS by default.

HTML/iframe may be plan-restricted

Custom iframe insertion may require a Premium or higher Genially plan. The URL embed method works on all plans.

Troubleshooting

Embed shows blank or does not load

Common causes:

  • Widget not published. Publish it in the Embeddy dashboard.
  • URL missing https://. Make sure the full URL is pasted including the protocol.
  • Try Preview mode. Some embeds only render in preview/published mode, not while editing.

External Content option not visible

The location of the External Content feature varies by Genially version. Try Insert → Others → External content, or look for a "+" or "Insert" button in the left sidebar. It may also appear under Smart blocks in newer versions.

Widget is not interactive during editing

This is normal. Genially disables iframe interactivity in the editor. Click Preview to test the widget. It will be fully interactive for your audience when published.

Still stuck? Reach out on Discord or contact support.

FAQ

Does this work with Genially's free plan?

Yes — the URL-based external content feature is available on Genially's free plan. The iframe/HTML option may require a Premium plan.

Can I make the embed appear on click (interactive pop-up)?

Yes. Genially excels at interactivity. You can assign an interactive action to any element that opens the embed in a tooltip, window, or pop-up overlay when clicked.

Will the widget update automatically?

Yes. The embed loads from the live URL. Any changes published in the Embeddy dashboard appear immediately in your genially.

Ready to embed your widget?

Head to your Embeddy dashboard to create or find your widget, copy the Embed Link, and add it to any genially in seconds.

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