diff --git a/brozzler/ydl.py b/brozzler/ydl.py
index 7a86fb8..0a2037a 100644
--- a/brozzler/ydl.py
+++ b/brozzler/ydl.py
@@ -326,7 +326,7 @@ def _remember_videos(page, pushed_videos=None):
 
 
 def _try_youtube_dl(worker, ydl, site, page):
-    max_attempts = 4 if isyoutubehost(ydl.url) else 1
+    max_attempts = 4 if ydl.isyoutubehost else 1
     attempt = 0
     while attempt < max_attempts:
         try: