Are these real views?+
Yes. Your video runs as a YouTube ad through Google Ads, so the people who watch it are real YouTube users who chose to watch. You'll see the views in YouTube Studio under Traffic source › YouTube advertising.
How many views will I get?+
We show a likely range before you pay, but it's an estimate, not a guarantee. Results depend on your video and thumbnail, the audience and countries, the time of year, how many other advertisers want the same viewers, and Google's review.
Is this allowed by YouTube?+
Yes. Google Ads is YouTube's own advertising system. We run the campaign from our Google Ads account, so there's nothing to install and you don't share your channel password.
Do ad views count toward monetization?+
No. Views from ads don't count toward YouTube Partner Program watch hours. People who subscribe after seeing your ad are regular subscribers.
What if Google rejects my video?+
You get the full amount back. Google doesn't allow some content in ads, such as weapons, adult or shocking content, and misleading claims. We check every video before launch.
How fast does it start?+
Usually within one business day: we set up the campaign, Google reviews the ad, and then views start. We email you at each step.
Can I choose countries or ages?+
By default the audience is automatic: people who watch videos like yours, in your video's language. That gives the most views for the money. If you want specific countries or ages, reply to your confirmation email and we'll set it up. Some countries cost more per view.
What does the $5 test run do?+
It runs for about a day in the cheapest ad formats, so you can see real ad views arrive in YouTube Studio before you spend more. It's one per channel.