VidSyntax
Free CheckUpdated March 2026

Will Your Video Get Demonetized?

Scan your script against YouTube's Advertiser-Friendly Content Guidelines and Community Guidelines before you publish.

VidSyntax scans your video transcript against 14 specific YouTube policy categories — including the 2026 inauthentic content rules — in under 30 seconds. Paste a script or YouTube URL to get a compliance score (0-100) and per-category risk breakdown. Free, no account required.

Check your content for demonetization risks

Paste a script or drop a YouTube URL — no account needed.

We'll pull the video's transcript and scan it for policy violations.

Advertiser-Friendly GuidelinesCommunity Guidelines2026 Policies

Comprehensive coverage

14 Policy Categories. 27 Official Documents. One Scan.

We scan every ad-suitability category from YouTube's Advertiser-Friendly Content Guidelines, plus Community Guidelines and 2026 inauthentic content enforcement rules — in under 30 seconds.

Inappropriate Language

Profanity in first 7s, title/thumbnail, throughout content

Violence

Graphic violence, gore, montages without educational context

Adult / Sexual Content

Sexualized themes, nudity, fetish content, sex toys

Shocking / Disturbing

Medical procedures, body horror, disturbing imagery

Harmful / Dangerous

Dangerous challenges, self-harm, suicide, pranks

Hateful / Derogatory

Hate speech, slurs, dehumanizing language, harassment

Drugs & Tobacco

Drug promotion, vaping/e-cig content, substance abuse

Firearms

Gun sales, assembly instructions, weapon modifications

Controversial Issues

Terrorism, extremism, sensitive political content

Sensitive Events

Mass shootings, war coverage, natural disaster deaths

Medical Misinformation

Anti-vaccine claims, unproven cures, health denial

Eating Disorders

Pro-ana/pro-mia content, purging guides, laxative abuse

Inauthentic Content

2026 enforcement: slideshows, mass-produced, AI-only videos

Copyright Risk

Content reuse patterns, reaction-only videos, re-uploaded material

Simple process

Check Your Content in 30 Seconds

01

Paste Script or URL

Drop your video script or paste a YouTube URL — no email or account needed to start.

02

See Your Risk Score

Get your demonetization risk score instantly. Enter your email to see the full category breakdown.

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Sign Up for Details

Create a free account to see exactly where the issues are. Upgrade to Pro for AI analysis and fixes.

VidShield Tiers

Know It. Find It. Fix It.

Free Scan

$0

1 scan, no account

Do you have problems?

  • Risk score out of 100
  • Total issue count
  • Category breakdown (with email)

Free Account

$0

3 scans/month

Where are the problems?

  • Everything in Free Scan
  • Flagged quotes & locations
  • Issue type & severity
  • Scan history
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Pro

$27/mo

Founder pricing — locked for life

Why + how to fix it

  • Everything in Free Account
  • AI context analysis
  • Actionable fix suggestions
  • Policy reference links
  • 15 scans/month
  • VidRecon + VidSignals + VidLab
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the demonetization checker work?+

Paste your script or drop a YouTube URL — VidSyntax pulls the transcript automatically and scans it against all 14 YouTube policy categories in under 30 seconds. This covers YouTube's Advertiser-Friendly Content Guidelines, Community Guidelines, and 2026 inauthentic content enforcement rules. Our rule engine matches patterns from 27 official YouTube policy documents and returns a compliance score (0-100) with per-category risk breakdown.

What do I get for free vs with an account vs Pro?+

The free scan shows your risk score and total issue count — do you have problems? Add your email to see the category breakdown. Sign up for a free account (3 scans/month) to see the exact flagged quotes and where they appear. Pro adds AI analysis that understands context (sarcasm, idioms, educational exceptions) plus specific fix suggestions.

Can I scan a published YouTube video?+

Yes. Paste any YouTube URL and we'll automatically pull the video's transcript (captions) and scan it. This works for any video with available captions.

What's different about VidSyntax vs other checkers?+

Most "demonetization checkers" only scan for profanity — one category out of 14. VidSyntax checks all 14 categories from YouTube's Advertiser-Friendly Content Guidelines, plus Community Guidelines and 2026 inauthentic content rules (slideshow detection, mass-produced signals, template content). Our Pro tier adds AI context analysis that understands sarcasm and idioms — recognizing that "I killed that presentation" is NOT violence.

What's the 2026 demonetization wave?+

YouTube's 2026 enforcement targets "mass-produced" content: slideshow videos, repetitive titles/thumbnails, fully automated AI videos, and template content. This is now the #1 cause of demonetization, bigger than profanity. VidSyntax scans for all of these patterns.

Do you store my content?+

We do not store your script content or video transcripts from the free scan. For free account users, scans are saved to your history. Content is processed in memory and discarded after scanning.

Updated for 2026 YouTube policies

Don't Let the Yellow $ Catch You Off Guard

Scan your content before you publish. Know your risk score in seconds.

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