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YouTube Monetization Checker

Check if a YouTube channel is monetized

Enter a channel above to check its monetization status.

What is YouTube Channel Monetization?

YouTube monetization allows creators to earn money from their videos through advertising, channel memberships, Super Chat, and more. When a channel is monetized, ads may appear on their videos and the creator receives a share of the ad revenue.

Our Monetization Checker tool helps you determine if a YouTube channel is likely monetized by analyzing visible indicators like ad presence, channel size, and content type.

YouTube Partner Program Requirements

Standard Monetization

  • • 1,000+ subscribers
  • • 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months
  • • AdSense account linked
  • • Follow YouTube monetization policies
  • • Live in an eligible country/region

YouTube Shorts Monetization

  • • 1,000+ subscribers
  • • 10 million Shorts views in the past 90 days
  • • Revenue from Shorts ad pool
  • • Separate from long-form monetization

How Does This Tool Work?

Our monetization checker analyzes multiple factors to estimate if a channel is monetized:

  1. Subscriber count - Channels need 1,000+ subscribers for monetization
  2. Video count - Active channels with regular uploads are more likely monetized
  3. Channel age - Older channels have had more time to qualify
  4. Content type - Kid-friendly and advertiser-safe content is more likely monetized

Note: This is an estimate based on public data. YouTube does not publicly disclose monetization status.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tool 100% accurate?

No tool can guarantee 100% accuracy as YouTube doesn't publicly share monetization status. Our tool provides an educated estimate based on observable factors.

Can I check my own channel's monetization?

If you own the channel, check YouTube Studio directly for accurate monetization status. This tool is useful for checking other creators' channels.

Why does the confidence score vary?

Confidence reflects how many positive indicators we found. Higher subscriber counts and video uploads increase confidence. Some channels may be monetized but show fewer public indicators.