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YouTube Monetization Checker

Paste any channel URL or @handle — see whether it clears the 1,000-subscriber gate for the YouTube Partner Program. Watch hours and Shorts views stay private inside YouTube Studio, but the subscriber floor is public data.

What you'll see: subscribers, total views, video count, and a clear pass/fail on the 1K subscriber requirement. Full YPP eligibility also needs 4,000 watch hours or 10M Shorts views — only the channel owner can check those.

YouTube's Partner Program (YPP) has two paths to monetization: 1,000 subscribers + 4,000 public watch hours in the last 12 months, or 1,000 subscribers + 10 million valid Shorts views in the last 90 days. The subscriber count is public — watch time and Shorts views are only visible to the channel owner inside YouTube Studio. This tool checks the public gate and shows the full public stats for any channel.

What are YouTube's monetization requirements?

Two paths: (1) 1,000 subscribers + 4,000 public watch hours in the last 12 months, or (2) 1,000 subscribers + 10 million valid Shorts views in the last 90 days. You also need an AdSense account, 2-step verification, and to follow community guidelines.

Can this tool see watch hours or Shorts views?

No — watch time and Shorts view analytics are private. They live inside YouTube Studio and are only visible to the channel owner. This tool checks the public data: subscribers, video count, and total views, plus the 1,000-subscriber gate.

Why check another channel's monetization status?

Competitor research — see which channels in your niche are likely monetized. Pitch tracking — check whether a potential sponsor or partner is YPP-eligible. Curiosity — see how close a creator is to the 1K gate.

Is "monetized" the same as "making money"?

No. A monetized channel can run ads but may opt not to, or may use sponsorships, affiliate links, or products instead of ads. This tool only checks eligibility, not actual revenue.

Does this work for any YouTube channel?

Yes — any public channel. Paste the channel URL, @handle, channel ID (UC...), or even a video URL from that channel. We resolve to the channel and pull its public stats.

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