To comply with YouTube’s updated terms and maintain an ad-free experience on Kahoot!, adding YouTube videos is no longer supported. The change will impact all business users and social users (above 18 years), regardless of whether they have a free account or one of our paid subscriptions.
What can I use instead of YouTube videos in kahoot?
You still have great options to keep your kahoots engaging and visually rich:
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Vimeo videos – Vimeo is fully supported and ad-free, making it easy to add high-quality videos.
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Upload your own videos (available with Kahoot! 360 Spirit and Engage plans) – Add custom training videos, internal presentations, or other personalized content directly to your kahoots. Learn more about uploading your own video.
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Images and GIFs – All users can upload images, choose from curated Getty Images and Unsplash libraries, or use Giphy’s integrated GIF search to add visual flair. Learn more about using images and GIF's.
These alternatives ensure your kahoots stay fun, dynamic, and tailored to your audience - without relying on YouTube.
Why doesn’t my YouTube Premium subscription work in Kahoot!?
YouTube Premium removes ads only when you are signed in and watching videos directly on the YouTube platform. When videos are embedded in Kahoot!, the YouTube embedded player is used, which does not support user login. This means YouTube cannot identify whether you have a Premium subscription and, therefore, may still show ads.
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This is a big deal. YouTube was a huge value add to Kahoot. Wondering if this is a permanent state of affairs? Is there a chance Kahoot can resolve this in the near term?
Hi BrianWardTrivia! We understand that this change has a significant effect on your Kahoot! experience and we’re truly sorry for any inconvenience this change may cause.
At this time, the only information we have regarding the removal of YouTube videos from Kahoot! is what’s detailed in our help article. We do not have any updates or further details beyond what is provided here.
In the above help article you can find several alternative ways to keep your kahoots engaging, including suggestions for adding Vimeo videos, uploading your own videos (with some plans), and using images or GIFs.
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