{"id":16348,"date":"2023-07-24T12:12:19","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T18:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/?p=16348"},"modified":"2024-11-16T03:09:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-16T10:09:48","slug":"is-buying-youtube-views-illegal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/is-buying-youtube-views-illegal","title":{"rendered":"Is Buying YouTube Views Illegal or Legal?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you buy YouTube views, you do it to help your channel grow, so that you can profit faster from your career on the video platform. You\u2019re certainly not doing it to break any rules or get into legal trouble.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But for many creators, it\u2019s unclear whether buying YouTube views is, in fact, illegal or not. This is an important point to clarify because it seems like some YouTubers do get their <\/span>view count decreased<\/span> or their videos taken down if they get caught purchasing views.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is it because they\u2019ve broken the law? Or is it merely a violation of YouTube\u2019s own policies regarding legitimate engagement?<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re here to clear the muddy waters and answer the question, \u201cIs buying YouTube views illegal?\u201d once and for all!<\/span><\/p>\n

Buying YouTube Views Isn\u2019t Illegal\u2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Starting off strong, we can emphatically state that buying YouTube views is <\/span>not illegal<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no law in the United States or legal precedent that says you can\u2019t buy views to raise the view counts on your YouTube videos. Which is a good thing because if so, the most popular creators on the platform would be breaking the law!<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s right:<\/strong> even the top YouTubers buy views, as well as other forms of engagement like comments and subscribers. It\u2019s simply how YouTube influencers, brands, celebrities, and marketers do business in the wild, unpredictable world of social media marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2026 But You Could Still Get in Trouble for Doing It<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, you can still get in trouble for buying YouTube views under certain circumstances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though there\u2019s no law against the purchase of views, social media platforms like YouTube can still set up their own rules about this practice. And they have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Regarding buying engagements, Google \u2013 of which YouTube is a subsidiary \u2013 <\/span>has this to say<\/span>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cYouTube doesn\u2019t allow anything that artificially increases the number of views, likes, comments, or other metrics either by using<\/span> automatic systems<\/b> or serving up videos to unsuspecting viewers.\u201d<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

There are two keywords we want to highlight from that quote: \u201cautomated systems.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Automated systems refer to channels that exist solely to shell out engagement on an automated basis. In other words, these channels are \u201crun\u201d by bots, AKA computer programs. There aren\u2019t any real, active people behind them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Basically, if you buy views from bots, you run the risk of getting your content taken down. Repeat violations of Google\u2019s fake engagement policy could result in your entire channel being deleted from the platform, as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buying fake views is certainly not something worth losing your YouTube channel over! And even if you don\u2019t get caught, you\u2019ll probably lose every single fake view you purchased within a few hours or a few days of delivery. That\u2019s because YouTube deletes bot users as it finds them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what can we do? Is there no way to buy YouTube views without getting in trouble?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Buy YouTube Views Safely Without Any Issues?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Your quest to buy YouTube views is not lost. There is absolutely a way to buy YouTube views<\/a> and not get your content or your channel taken down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are three strategies to follow to make sure you don\u2019t get in trouble with YouTube over your purchase of video views.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Your first priority when buying YouTube views is to make sure the views you\u2019re purchasing come from <\/span>real, active accounts<\/span>. This way, you won\u2019t violate YouTube\u2019s policies regarding bot accounts and \u201cautomated systems\u201d of delivering fake engagement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, the engagement won\u2019t really be fake because the views will be delivered by authentic people!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Handpicked Helpful Post:<\/strong> Difference Between Real and Bot YouTube Views<\/a><\/div>
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2. Make Sure the Delivery is Staggered<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Another way to ensure YouTube doesn\u2019t investigate your account for paid views is to pay for a staggered delivery. In other words, you want your views to be delivered over the course of 1-3 days, not all at once. This will make the influx of views appear more natural and organic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Use Your Paid Views to Increase Organic Engagement<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Finally, use the views that you paid for to increase organic Engagement, so that you don\u2019t have to rely on buying views to expand your reach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The reason that buying views works is that it helps push your videos out to real, unpaid users. As more authentic viewers find your content, they will engage with it via likes, comments, and shares. They may even subscribe to your channel.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the increase in organic engagement, you won\u2019t have a need to buy as many YouTube views. The fewer views you buy, the less suspicion that you paid for them you\u2019ll attract.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve been on the fence about buying YouTube views because you thought they might be illegal, you can put your mind at ease. Purchasing views to increase your engagement on YouTube is not against the law!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, keep in mind that you can still get in trouble with YouTube if you buy fake views that come from fake, automated users. To avoid that scenario, always invest in real views, as they are more likely to last longer and won\u2019t ruin your reputation!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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