YouTube Monetization Checker

Enter a YouTube channel or video URL to check its monetization status. Our free tool works with all YouTube URL types and shows quick results.

About YouTube Monetization Checker

This YouTube Monetization Checker is a free tool to check if a YouTube channel or video makes money. If you want to know "Is this channel monetized?" our tool gives quick answers. Just paste the URL of any YouTube channel or video.

Our tool uses the YouTube Data API to check each channel or video. It looks for ads, channel memberships, and other money-making features. You don't need to sign up or share any personal info to use this tool.

Keep in mind this tool gives an estimate based on public data. Only YouTube and the channel owner know the exact monetization status. While not an official YouTube tool, it helps you see if a channel likely makes money.

How Our YouTube Monetize Checker Works

1. Paste the URL of any YouTube channel or video
2. Click "Check Monetization Status"
3. Our tool gets info from YouTube
4. You see the monetization status and details
5. Use this info to learn if the channel makes money

Our checker makes it easy to see if any channel is monetized. Use it to check your favorite YouTubers or for research.

How to Tell if a YouTube Channel is Monetized

Besides our tool, here are signs to spot if a YouTube channel makes money:

• Ads play before, during, or after videos
• Channel offers membership options
• Super Chat or Super Stickers appear in live streams
• Merchandise shelf shows under videos
• Creator mentions sponsors in videos

These signs aren't perfect - YouTube might show ads on non-monetized channels, and some monetized channels might turn off certain features.

YouTube Monetization Requirements

To earn money on YouTube through the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), channels must:

• Have at least 1,000 subscribers
• Have 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months
• Create original content that follows YouTube's rules
• Follow YouTube's Community Guidelines
• Link an AdSense account to the channel
• Live in a country where YPP works
• Pass YouTube's review process

Meeting these rules doesn't guarantee approval. YouTube reviews each channel on its own. Our tool can check if a channel meets the basic rules.

These rules can change. In 2023, YouTube added new rules for Shorts creators. Always check YouTube's Help Center for current info.

YouTube Shorts Monetization Requirements

YouTube now offers a different path for Shorts creators to make money:

• Have at least 1,000 subscribers
• Get 10 million Shorts views in 90 days
• Create original Shorts that follow YouTube's rules
• Follow YouTube's Community Guidelines
• Link an AdSense account to your channel

Shorts creators can apply to the YouTube Partner Program when they meet these rules. Shorts earn money from a shared pool, not direct ad money like regular videos.

YouTube Monetization Calculator

To estimate how much a YouTube channel might earn, use this basic formula:

Key factors that change YouTube earnings:

• Topic: Finance, tech, and business videos earn more ($6-$20 RPM)
• Viewers' Location: Views from US, UK, Canada, and Australia earn more
• Engagement: Longer watch time means more ads and money
• Season: Ad rates are higher during holidays (Q4) and lower at the start of the year
• Video Length: Longer videos can show more ads

This calculator gives only an estimate. Real earnings vary widely. Most successful YouTubers make money from multiple sources beyond ads.

How to Check if a YouTube Video is Monetized

Want to know if a specific video makes money? Our tool can help:

1. Copy the URL of the YouTube video
2. Paste it into our checker tool
3. Click "Check Monetization Status"
4. See if the video likely makes money

Some videos on monetized channels might not make money. Our tool shows what we can see from public data, but only YouTube and the creator know for sure.

YouTube Monetization Rates & Earnings

YouTube pay rates change based on topic, region, and content type. Here are the typical rates:

Note: RPM is what creators earn per 1000 views. CPM is what advertisers pay per 1000 ad views. YouTube keeps about 45% of ad money.

Most successful YouTubers earn money from multiple sources:

• Channel memberships
• Super Chats during live streams
• Merchandise sales
• Brand deals and affiliate links
• Patreon or other fan support

How to Get Monetization on YouTube

Follow these steps to monetize your YouTube channel:

1. Create a YouTube channel and upload original videos
2. Build your audience to 1,000+ subscribers
3. Get 4,000 watch hours in 12 months (or 10 million Shorts views in 90 days)
4. Make sure your content follows all YouTube rules
5. Create a Google AdSense account and link it to your channel
6. Apply for the YouTube Partner Program in YouTube Studio
7. Wait for YouTube to review your channel (1-4 weeks)
8. If approved, set up your ad options

For a rough estimate, you can use the following formula: (Number of views × $0.01 to $0.03) × 68% (YouTube's revenue share). However, actual earnings can vary significantly. Our YouTube monetization checker provides insights into monetization status, which is the first step in understanding a channel's earning potential.

Privacy and Security

We care about your privacy. This tool does not save any personal data. The URLs you check are only used to get public info from YouTube and are not stored.

All requests to YouTube are secure. We can't see any private info about the channels or videos you check. You can use our tool with peace of mind.