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How can I play an embedded Vimeo video when it becomes visible in the viewport using a plugin in Webflow?

To play an embedded Vimeo video when it becomes visible in the viewport in Webflow, you can utilize a plugin called "Intersection Observer" to listen for changes in the video's visibility.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this:

1. Install the Intersection Observer plugin: Visit the Webflow Editor and navigate to the "Plugins" tab. Search for the "Intersection Observer" plugin and install it.

2. Add a Vimeo video to your Webflow project: Drag and drop a "Video" element onto your page and select the Vimeo option. Add the Vimeo video's URL or ID in the video settings.

3. Give the video element a class name: Select the video element and assign it a class name in the right-hand panel. For example, you can name it "vimeo-video".

4. Add custom code to your project: In the Webflow Designer, go to the "Page Settings" tab and click on "Custom Code". Choose the "Before " section and paste the following code:
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5. Publish your project: Save the changes and publish your Webflow project.

Now, when the Vimeo video with the class name "vimeo-video" enters the viewport and becomes at least 50% visible, it will automatically start playing. The Intersection Observer plugin takes care of detecting the video's visibility, and the custom code modifies the Vimeo embed URL to include the autoplay parameter to trigger playback.

Make sure to replace "vimeo-video" with the actual class name given to your Vimeo video element. Additionally, you can adjust the threshold value in the code (0.5 in the example) to suit your specific needs for when the video should start playing.

Note: The Intersection Observer API is supported in most modern browsers. However, for older browsers that don't support it, you may need to add a polyfill for compatibility.

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