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Avoid demonetization with Demonetization Audit
Here's how Demonetization Audit works
Demonetization Audit is available for the following plans
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How to run a demonetization audit
- Step 1: Check the "Demonetization Audit" in the lower right side of your video detail page.
- Step 2: See if the tool finds risky words in your video's metadata.
- Step 3: Remove any flagged words and update your video.
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Frequently asked questions
YouTube demonetization means your video is no longer eligible to earn ad revenue. This usually happens when the video or its metadata (title, tags, or description) violates YouTube’s advertiser-friendly content guidelines, resulting in limited or no ads.
TubeBuddy’s YouTube demonetization audit tool scans your video’s title, tags, and description to detect words or phrases that may trigger demonetization. It highlights risky terms before publishing so you can make necessary changes to keep your video monetized.
TubeBuddy helps protect your revenue by identifying potential compliance issues early. The YouTube demonetization audit prevents unexpected monetization loss, saves time on manual checks, and keeps your content aligned with YouTube’s evolving policies.
By running a quick scan through the YouTube demonetization audit tool, TubeBuddy detects red-flag terms in your metadata. Making edits based on its suggestions significantly reduces your chances of getting demonetized on YouTube.
Videos may get demonetized on YouTube for including inappropriate language, controversial topics, violence, or copyright violations. Sometimes, even seemingly harmless words in your metadata can trigger YouTube demonetization.
TubeBuddy’s tool is highly accurate in scanning your metadata for potential red flags. While it doesn’t analyze the video’s visual or audio content, it’s a strong first line of defense against unexpected YouTube demonetization problems.
Run the YouTube demonetization audit before every upload. Check for flagged terms, make changes, and then publish. This habit helps you avoid the risk of having your YouTube channel demonetized unintentionally.
It effectively flags risky metadata, but it doesn’t analyze the actual video content. To fully avoid demonetized YouTube issues, combine TubeBuddy’s audit with a solid understanding of YouTube’s community and monetization guidelines.
Use TubeBuddy’s YouTube demonetization audit tool every time you upload a video. This ensures each piece of content is checked for monetization risks before going live.
First, use TubeBuddy’s audit to scan your metadata. Remove or revise any flagged terms. Then, request a manual review through YouTube Studio. Many creators recover monetization by correcting small issues.
Yes, the audit tool works for any type of content that uses metadata, whether it’s vlogs, tutorials, gaming videos, or commentary. It helps you avoid YouTube demonetization by checking your content’s discoverable elements.
It catches risky keywords before publishing, preventing YouTube demonetization that could cost you revenue. With consistent use, it protects your income stream and helps maintain full monetization across your videos.
