A hidden attribute on a <video> tag hides the video player.
Although the video player is not visible, its position on the page is maintained.
A hidden attribute on a <video> tag.
The video player is not visible.
<span>A hidden video player:</span>
<video hidden>
<source src="/media/movie.mp4" type="video/mp4">
<source src="/media/movie.ogg" type="video/ogg">
</video>
The hidden attribute hides the <video> element.
You can specify either 'hidden' (without value) or 'hidden="hidden"'. Both are valid.
A hidden <video> element is not visible, but it maintains its position on the page.
Removing the hidden attribute makes it re-appear.
<a hidden>
<a hidden="hidden">
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| hidden | Use 'hidden' or hidden='hidden'. Both are valid. |
Clicking the button toggles A hidden attribute on the <video> element.
<video id="myvideo" width="320" height="240" controls>
<source src="/media/movie.mp4" type="video/mp4">
<source src="/media/movie.ogg" type="video/ogg">
</video>
<br /><br />
<button onclick="toggle(this)">Hide Video</button>
<script>
let toggle = button => {
let element = document.getElementById("myvideo");
let hidden = element.getAttribute("hidden");
if (hidden) {
element.removeAttribute("hidden");
button.innerText = "Hide Video";
} else {
element.setAttribute("hidden", "hidden");
button.innerText = "Show Video";
}
}
</script>
Initially, the <video> is visible.
Clicking the button calls JavaScript that toggles the hidden attribute.
With the hidden attribute the video player is invisible.
The video continues playing, even when hidden.
Here is when hidden support started for each browser:
 Chrome
|
4.0 | Jan 2010 |
 Firefox
|
3.5 | Jun 2009 |
 IE/Edge
|
9.0 | Sep 2012 |
 Opera
|
10.5 | Mar 2010 |
 Safari
|
4.0 | Jun 2009 |
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