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How to Embed Notion Databases: Tables, Boards, and Galleries

Sarah Chen
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Database View Types

Embeddable Views

ViewBest For

TableData spreadsheets
BoardKanban workflows
GalleryImage collections
ListSimple lists
CalendarDate-based content
TimelineProject schedules

Choosing the Right View

  • Table: Detailed data with multiple properties

  • Board: Status-based workflows

  • Gallery: Visual content

  • Calendar: Date-centric information

  • Timeline: Project planning
  • Embedding Databases

    Method 1: Inline Database

  • Create a database in Notion

  • Make the page public

  • Embed the page URL
  • The database displays with your chosen view.

    Method 2: Linked Database View

  • Create a new page

  • Add linked database with specific view

  • Make page public

  • Embed
  • This lets you show only specific views.

    Method 3: Notion Embed

    Notion Embed offers:

  • View-specific embeds

  • Custom styling

  • Better performance
  • Customization Options

    Showing Specific Views

    Create a page with only the view you want:

  • New page

  • Add linked database

  • Select specific view

  • Hide other views

  • Make public
  • Filtering Data

    Before embedding:

  • Apply filters in Notion

  • Sort as desired

  • Hide unnecessary columns

  • Filters persist in embed
  • Styling with Notion Embed

    Notion Embed Pro ($7.90/mo):

  • Custom colors

  • Font changes

  • Header styling

  • Remove Notion UI elements
  • Use Cases

    Public Roadmap

    Board view:
  • Planned In Progress Complete

  • Feature cards with descriptions

  • Voting (with third-party tools)

  • Team Directory

    Gallery view:
  • Team member photos

  • Names and roles

  • Department grouping

  • Event Calendar

    Calendar view:
  • Upcoming events

  • Date-based display

  • Click for details

  • Job Board

    Table/List view:
  • Open positions

  • Departments

  • Apply links

  • Resource Library

    Gallery view:
  • Resource thumbnails

  • Categories

  • Download links

  • Interactive Features

    What Works in Embeds

  • Scrolling through data

  • Clicking to open pages

  • Viewing filters

  • Expanding content
  • What Doesn't Work

  • Adding/editing entries (without Notion access)

  • Creating new views

  • Changing filters
  • Best Practices

    Performance

  • Limit displayed items

  • Use simple views

  • Filter unnecessary data

  • Consider Notion Embed for caching
  • Mobile

  • Test on devices

  • Gallery works well

  • Tables may need horizontal scroll
  • FAQ

    Can viewers add to my database?

    Not through the embed. They need Notion access or use a form tool.

    Do database updates show in the embed?

    Yes, changes sync automatically.

    Can I hide specific columns?

    Yes, hide columns in Notion before embedding.

    How do I embed a filtered view?

    Apply filters in Notion. The embedded view maintains those filters.

    Conclusion

    Embedding Notion databases displays your data professionally:

  • Choose the right view for your content

  • Filter and sort before embedding

  • Use Notion Embed for customization
  • Display your data beautifully!

    Get database embeds →

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    Content Creator at Notion Embed. Passionate about helping people share their knowledge with the world.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can viewers add to my database?

    Not through the embed. They need Notion access or use a form tool.

    Do database updates show in the embed?

    Yes, changes sync automatically.

    Can I hide specific columns?

    Yes, hide columns in Notion before embedding.

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