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YouTube Monetization Checker
Check whether a YouTube channel meets Partner Program requirements and is eligible for monetization.
💰 Monetization Checker
YouTube requires 1,000 subscribers + 4,000 watch hours (last 12 months) OR 1,000 subs + 10M Shorts views. Watch hours can't be checked via API — this tool checks the subscriber threshold only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if a YouTube channel is monetized?
Enter the channel URL into the Monetization Checker. The tool checks whether the channel meets the YouTube Partner Program thresholds — 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours — and indicates whether ads are likely enabled.
What are the current YouTube monetization requirements?
To qualify for the YouTube Partner Program, a channel needs at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 valid public watch hours in the past 12 months. YouTube also requires the channel to comply with all policies and have a linked AdSense account.
Can I check monetization status for any channel?
You can check the subscriber count and estimated watch eligibility for any public channel. Note that actual monetization status is a private setting — the tool evaluates eligibility based on publicly available metrics.
How close is my channel to meeting monetization requirements?
Enter your own channel URL to see your current subscriber count. Compare this against the 1,000 subscriber threshold to understand how far you are from qualifying for the YouTube Partner Program.