Is Mixkit safe for YouTube?
Free libraryShort answer
Mostly usable, but not claim-proof: we've logged 1 sourced Content ID claim report on Mixkit content (claimants named in reports: 'Michs Mins' (third party)). Read the license, keep your proof of license, and follow the library's claim process.
License summary
Free License allows commercial use incl. YouTube videos, no attribution; Restricted License (some stock video) is personal, non-commercial only. Separate licenses per item type.
Credit: Not required (Free License)
Content ID & claims
Mixkit's own pages do not describe any Content ID claim-release process (none found).
Claim history (1)
- C.B.P.D — Not stated; outcome: Unresolved in thread
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FAQ
Is Mixkit copyright free?
No library is "copyright free" — tracks stay copyrighted and you use them under a license. Mixkit's license in short: Free License allows commercial use incl. YouTube videos, no attribution; Restricted License (some stock video) is personal, non-commercial only. Separate licenses per item type.
Can Mixkit music get a Content ID claim on YouTube?
Yes. We have 1 publicly reported claim involving Mixkit in our database (linked below, each with its source). Mixkit's own pages do not describe any Content ID claim-release process (none found).
Do I need to credit Mixkit?
Not required (Free License). Always check the individual track page, since requirements can differ.
What should I do if I get a claim on a Mixkit track?
A Content ID claim is not a copyright strike. Gather your license or proof of download, follow Mixkit's own claim instructions, then dispute in YouTube Studio only if you are confident you have the rights. See our dispute guide for steps.