Want to make your website more interactive or fun? Adding HTML5 games is a fantastic way to boost engagement, increase time-on-site, and keep visitors coming back. The best part? You don’t need to be a developer to do it. Here’s a simple guide on how to embed HTML5 games into your website without writing a single line of code.
Step 1: Find an Embeddable HTML5 Game
Start by choosing a game that allows embedding. Many game portals and developers offer iframe-friendly versions of their games. Here are a few popular sites where you can find them:
- Poki (poki.com)
- CrazyGames (crazygames.com)
- Itch.io (itch.io)
- HTML5Games.com (html5games.com)
Look for an “Embed” or “Share” button—this is usually where you’ll get the iframe code you’ll need.
Step 2: Copy the Embed Code
Once you find a game you like, click the Embed or Share option. You’ll get an iframe snippet that looks something like this:
<iframe src="https://example.com/game-name" width="800" height="600" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Just copy this entire block of code.
Step 3: Paste It Into Your Website
Depending on how your site is built, here’s where you paste the code:
- WordPress (Classic Editor): Use the “Text” tab, not “Visual,” and paste the iframe code where you want the game to appear.
- WordPress (Block Editor / Gutenberg): Add a “Custom HTML” block and paste the code inside.
- Wix / Squarespace / Webflow: Use an “Embed” or “Custom Code” block.
- Raw HTML Site: Paste it directly into your page’s
<body>section.
Step 4: Customize If Needed
You can adjust the width and height in the iframe code to better fit your site’s layout. For example:
<iframe src="https://example.com/game" width="100%" height="500"></iframe>
This will make the game stretch across the full width of the page and scale accordingly.
Step 5: Test and Publish
Preview your website to make sure the game loads and works correctly. Once it looks good, publish the page and you’re done!
Bonus Tips
- Responsive Design: To make the game mobile-friendly, you can wrap the iframe in a responsive container using CSS.
- Performance: Don’t embed too many games on a single page—this can slow down your site.
- Attribution: Always follow the developer’s terms of use. Some games require you to credit the creator or link back to the original site.
Final Thoughts
Embedding HTML5 games is a quick and fun way to make your website more engaging—even if you don’t have any technical skills. Whether you run a blog, a learning portal, or a personal site, adding a game or two can turn a passive visitor into an active one.
