Free YouTube Tool

YouTube Monetization Checker
YPP Eligibility & Channel Audit

Instantly check if any YouTube channel qualifies for the YouTube Partner Program (YPP). Verify subscribers, watch hours, Shorts views, monetization signals and get a detailed eligibility report — 100% free.

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YouTube Monetization Checker Tool

Enter a YouTube Channel URL, @handle, or Channel ID to check YPP eligibility and monetization status in real time.

Try: @MrBeast @PewDiePie @veritasium @mkbhd
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Monetization Report
Advanced Features

Everything You Need to Audit YouTube Monetization

Our free YouTube monetization checker delivers enterprise-level channel analysis with actionable insights — no API key, no login required.

Subscriber Count Verification

Instantly verify public subscriber counts and compare against the 1,000-subscriber YPP threshold with a clear pass/fail indicator.

Watch Hours Estimation

Estimate accumulated watch hours from publicly available channel data and check progress toward the 4,000-hour monetization requirement.

YouTube Shorts View Check

Evaluate the alternative Shorts monetization pathway by analysing total view counts against the 10 million Shorts views threshold.

Monetization Score (0–100)

Get a comprehensive channel readiness score that factors in subscribers, views, video count, handle status, and verification badge.

Revenue Stream Signals

Detect active monetization features including Super Thanks, Channel Memberships, Super Chat, Merchandise Shelf, and Shopping integration.

Actionable Recommendations

Receive personalised, data-driven recommendations tailored to your channel's current stats to help you reach YPP eligibility faster.

Flexible Input Formats

Check by channel URL, @handle, custom URL, legacy /c/ URL, /user/ URL, or raw Channel ID — all formats accepted automatically.

Export Reports

Download your monetization audit as a structured JSON or plain-text TXT report. Copy results to clipboard with one click.

How It Works

Check YouTube Monetization in 4 Simple Steps

Our tool fetches and analyses publicly available YouTube channel data in real time — no API keys needed.

1

Enter Channel Details

Paste a YouTube channel URL, @handle, or Channel ID into the input field above.

2

Run the Check

Click "Check Monetization" — our tool fetches live public data from YouTube instantly.

3

Review Your Report

Get a full YPP eligibility audit: subscriber count, watch hours estimate, score, and monetization signals.

4

Act on Recommendations

Follow the personalised recommendations to close any eligibility gaps and apply for YPP sooner.

What Is a YouTube Monetization Checker — and How Does It Work?

A YouTube monetization checker is a free online tool that analyses a YouTube channel's publicly visible data to determine whether it meets the requirements of the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) — YouTube's official gateway to earning revenue from your content.

To qualify for YouTube monetization, a channel must meet two core thresholds simultaneously: at least 1,000 subscribers and either 4,000 valid public watch hours accumulated over the past 12 months, or 10 million valid YouTube Shorts views recorded within the last 90 days. Our tool evaluates both pathways and tells you exactly which one you're closer to achieving.

Beyond basic YPP eligibility, this checker surfaces live monetization signals — detecting whether a channel already has Super Thanks, Channel Memberships, Super Chat, or Merchandise Shelf active. These signals confirm that a channel is already in the YouTube Partner Program, giving you competitive intelligence about any creator you research.

The tool works by fetching the public YouTube channel page and parsing structured data embedded by YouTube itself — meaning all data reflected here is the same information any visitor can see. No private API access, no Google account login, and no YouTube Data API key is required to use this tool. Simply enter a channel URL, @handle, or Channel ID and receive your complete monetization readiness report in seconds.

Our monetization score (0–100) provides a holistic view of channel readiness, weighting subscribers (40 points), estimated views/watch hours (40 points), video output (10 points), and profile completeness signals like a custom handle and channel banner (10 points). Use this score to benchmark your channel's progress over time or compare it with competitor channels in your niche.

Note: Watch hours and Shorts views are estimated from publicly visible data. For exact figures, check your YouTube Studio Analytics dashboard.

FAQ

YouTube Monetization — Frequently Asked Questions

Everything creators and marketers need to know about YouTube Partner Program eligibility and monetization.

YouTube monetization is the process of earning revenue from your YouTube channel through the YouTube Partner Program (YPP). Once approved, creators can earn from ads, channel memberships, Super Thanks, Super Chat, merchandise shelves, and more. YouTube monetization is managed through YouTube Studio under the Monetization tab.
To qualify for the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), a channel must have at least 1,000 subscribers AND either 4,000 valid public watch hours in the past 12 months OR 10 million valid public YouTube Shorts views in the past 90 days. The channel must also comply with all YouTube policies and have no active Community Guidelines strikes.
Our tool fetches publicly available data from a YouTube channel's public page using the channel URL, handle, or Channel ID. It analyses subscriber count, estimated view totals, video count, and active monetization features to determine YPP eligibility and provide a readiness score with actionable recommendations.
Yes. You can check the monetization status of any public YouTube channel by entering their channel URL, @handle, or Channel ID. All data analysed is publicly visible — this tool does not access private data.
No. YouTube does not expose exact watch hours publicly. Our tool estimates watch hours based on total publicly visible view counts. For your exact 4,000 watch hours figure, always check YouTube Studio Analytics under the Monetization Eligibility section.
YouTube offers two paths: the traditional path requires 4,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months (for long-form content), or the Shorts path requires 10 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days. Meeting either threshold plus 1,000 subscribers makes a channel eligible to apply.
YouTube's review team typically takes up to 30 days to review a YPP application. During busy periods this can be longer. You'll receive an email notification with the decision. If rejected, you can reapply after 30 days once you address the cited issues.
Yes, completely free. No registration, no API key, and no account required. Simply enter your YouTube channel URL or handle and instantly get your YPP eligibility status, monetization score, and personalised recommendations.
Once approved for YPP you can earn from: ad revenue (skippable, non-skippable, bumper ads), channel memberships, Super Thanks, Super Chat & Super Stickers on live streams, YouTube Shopping (merchandise shelf), and YouTube Premium revenue. Many creators also add brand sponsorships and affiliate marketing.
A YouTube verification badge does not directly affect YPP eligibility or ad revenue. However, verification unlocks features like custom thumbnails for all videos, which improves CTR and engagement — indirectly helping grow the watch hours and subscribers needed for YPP.
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