YouTube Channel Monetization Eligibility Checker

Each successful check uses one video check (UTC daily quota).

Channel URL, handle, or ID

YouTube Partner Program Requirements 2026

To qualify for basic YouTube monetization through the YouTube Partner Program, your channel must meet these requirements:

1,000 subscribers

Your channel must have at least 1,000 subscribers. Purchased or fake subscribers do not count and can result in channel termination.

4,000 watch hours

Your public videos must have accumulated at least 4,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months. Private and unlisted videos do not count.

OR 10 million Shorts views

As an alternative path, channels that have accumulated 10 million eligible public Shorts views in the last 90 days can also qualify.

AdSense account

You must have an active Google AdSense account linked to your YouTube channel to receive payments.

Community guidelines compliance

Your channel must have no active community guidelines strikes and must comply with all YouTube policies.

Two-step verification

Your Google account must have two-step verification enabled.

Located in an eligible country

The YouTube Partner Program is available in most countries. Check YouTube's help center for the full list of eligible regions.

What is YouTube Monetization Eligibility?

YouTube monetization eligibility refers to whether a channel meets the minimum requirements to join the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) and earn revenue from ads. YouTube sets specific thresholds that channels must reach before they can apply.

This eligibility checker uses the official YouTube Data API v3 to fetch your channel's current statistics and compares them against YouTube's published requirements so you can see exactly where you stand.

How to Use This Eligibility Checker

Enter your channel URL or handle — Paste your YouTube channel URL (e.g., youtube.com/@yourchannel), your handle (@yourchannel), or your channel ID (UCxxxxxxx) into the field above.
Click Check Channel — The tool will fetch your channel's current subscriber count, video count, and publicly available statistics from the YouTube Data API.
Review your eligibility status — See exactly how close you are to meeting each YouTube Partner Program requirement and what you still need to achieve.

Note: Watch hour data is not publicly available through the YouTube API. The checker shows your subscriber count and other public metrics. For your exact watch hour count, check YouTube Studio under Analytics → Revenue tab.

Tips to Reach Monetization Faster

Post consistently — Channels that upload on a regular schedule tend to grow faster because YouTube's algorithm rewards consistency with more recommendations.
Optimise your video metadata — Strong titles, descriptions, and tags help YouTube understand your content and surface it to the right audience. Use the YT Data Viewer analyzer to check your video's SEO strength.
Focus on watch time — Longer watch sessions count more toward your 4,000 hour requirement. Create videos that keep viewers watching to the end.
Use YouTube Shorts — Shorts can grow your subscriber count quickly, helping you reach the 1,000 subscriber threshold faster.
Analyse what works — Study competitor videos in your niche to understand which tags, titles, and formats get the most views. The video analyzer shows you exactly what metadata successful videos use.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does YouTube monetization approval take?

Once you apply to the YouTube Partner Program and meet all requirements, YouTube typically reviews applications within 30 days. Some reviews take up to 60 days during high-volume periods.

Can I check someone else's channel eligibility?

You can check any public YouTube channel's subscriber count and basic statistics using this tool. However watch hours are private data and cannot be checked for channels you do not own.

What happens if my channel loses eligibility after being monetized?

If your channel falls below the thresholds after being accepted to YPP, YouTube may remove your monetization. YouTube gives a grace period before removing access, during which you can work to meet the requirements again.

Does this tool use the official YouTube API?

Yes. YT Data Viewer uses the official YouTube Data API v3 provided by Google. All data displayed is fetched directly from YouTube's servers and is as accurate as what YouTube itself shows.