YouTube Monetization Checker

Enter a YouTube channel or video URL to check its monetization status. Our free tool checks public signals and shows quick estimates for channels and videos.

About YouTube Monetization Checker

This YouTube Monetization Checker is a free tool for estimating whether a YouTube channel or video appears monetized. If you want to know "Is this channel monetized?" paste the URL of any public YouTube channel or video and review the available signals.

Our tool uses public YouTube data to check each channel or video. It reviews visible channel and video signals; you do not need to sign up or share private account information to use it.

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 quickly review whether 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 checks available public YouTube data
4. You see the monetization status and details
5. Use this info to learn if the channel makes money

Our checker makes it easier to review public monetization signals. Use it to check your own channel, research competitors, or understand whether a video is likely earning revenue.

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

YouTube has two practical YPP eligibility levels: earlier access to fan-funding features in eligible regions, and a higher threshold for ad revenue sharing.

Earlier YPP Access

• Have at least 500 subscribers
• Have 3 valid public uploads in the last 90 days
• Have 3,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months or 3 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days

Ad Revenue Sharing

• Have at least 1,000 subscribers
• Have 4,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months or 10 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days
• 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
• Turn on 2-Step Verification for the Google account
• 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.

YouTube updates policies over time, so always check YouTube's Help Center before applying.

YouTube Shorts Monetization Requirements

YouTube offers a separate ad-revenue path for Shorts creators:

• 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 for ad revenue sharing when they meet these rules and the broader YPP requirements. Shorts revenue is calculated differently from long-form video ads.

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 often earn more than entertainment or gaming
• 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. These are broad example ranges, not guaranteed payouts:

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 the YPP threshold that matches your goal
3. Meet the required public watch hours or valid Shorts views
4. Make sure your content follows all YouTube rules
5. Turn on 2-Step Verification for your Google account
6. Create an AdSense for YouTube account and link it to your channel
7. Apply for the YouTube Partner Program in YouTube Studio
8. Wait for YouTube to review your channel (1-4 weeks)
9. If approved, set up your ad options

For a rough estimate, multiply monthly views by your expected RPM, then divide by 1,000. Actual earnings can vary significantly. Our YouTube monetization checker provides insight into monetization signals, which is only 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.

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