How to Use SurveyMonkey Youtube

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to embed a YouTube video inside a SurveyMonkey survey question.

Quick summary

SurveyMonkey allows you to embed a YouTube video directly into a survey question using the Rich Text Editor and its built-in media embed tool. This step-by-step walkthrough shows exactly how to add a YouTube embed code to a question field in the Design Survey section.

Steps

In the Design Survey section, click + Next Question to add a new question.
Enter your question text into the empty question field.
For the question type, select Single textbox.
In the Question Text field, open the Rich Text Editor and click the media icon.
In the Insert or edit media dialog, select the Embed option.
Paste the copied YouTube embed code into the HTML editor.
Click Save to exit HTML mode and return to the standard editor view.
Confirm the YouTube video is now embedded directly in your question or descriptive text field.
Once verified, click Save to save all your survey changes.

📌 Why this matters

Embedding a YouTube video inside a SurveyMonkey survey question lets you deliver richer, more engaging survey experiences without requiring respondents to leave the page. This is especially valuable for teams running video-based feedback surveys, training assessments, or product research where visual context drives more accurate responses. SurveyMonkey's Rich Text Editor and media embed feature make it straightforward to add YouTube content directly into any question or descriptive text field. The result is a more interactive, professional survey that can increase completion rates and response quality.

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