What the YouTube Monetization Checker does
The Monetization Checker estimates how close a channel is to the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) using only public signals. You paste a channel URL or handle, and it reads what anyone can see on the public profile — primarily the subscriber count and recent public uploads — then maps that against the two published YPP milestones. There is no login, and it never touches your private account data.
Think of it as a quick public-side progress meter. It cannot see inside YouTube Studio, so it does not replace the official eligibility screen. What it can do is tell you, at a glance, which threshold is nearest and what visible work is still outstanding.
The two monetization tracks
YouTube splits monetization into two stages, and the checker reports both so you know where you stand on each one.
- Expanded YPP is the earlier door. It opens fan-funding features such as Super Thanks, channel memberships, and Super Chat — but not ad revenue share.
- Full YPP is the stage most creators picture when they say “getting monetized,” because it unlocks the ad revenue share on long-form videos and Shorts.
Eligibility thresholds (reference)
The table below summarizes the published thresholds for each track. Numbers are framed as reference figures; YouTube can adjust them, and only Studio confirms your actual standing.
| Criterion | Expanded YPP | Full YPP |
|---|---|---|
| Subscribers | 500 | 1,000 |
| Recent public uploads | 3 in the last 90 days | Not specified |
| Watch hours (past year) | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Valid Shorts views (90 days) | 3 million | 10 million |
| Main benefit | Fan funding (Super Thanks, memberships) | Ad revenue share |
The watch-hours and Shorts-views requirements are alternatives — you can qualify through either path on each track, whichever your content type favors.
How to read your results
Start with the subscriber gap, since that is the one number the checker can verify precisely from public data. If you are below 500, Expanded YPP is your first target; once you pass 1,000, the focus shifts to the watch-time or Shorts-view threshold for Full YPP. The recent-upload count is a useful nudge too, because Expanded YPP expects at least three public videos in the last 90 days — a dormant channel can miss eligibility even with the subscriber count in place.
Honest limits of the checker
Public data has firm edges. The two metrics that decide most YPP applications — valid watch hours and valid Shorts views — are YouTube Studio-only and are not published anywhere the tool can reach. The same is true for impressions, click-through rate, and average view duration: those analytics live in Studio and never appear in public data, so no public-data tool can show them. The checker therefore estimates progress on subscribers and recent uploads, and clearly marks watch hours and Shorts views as figures you must confirm yourself.
Eligibility is also more than a numbers game. Acceptance depends on following YouTube channel monetization policies, having no active strikes, linking an approved AdSense account, availability in your region, and passing content suitability review. Treat every number here as a reference estimate to plan around — the binding answer always comes from YouTube Studio and your YPP application.
How to use
- Paste a channel URL — Drop any channel link or handle into the field. The checker reads only public profile signals — no sign-in and no access to your YouTube Studio account.
- Read the two tracks — Results are split into the Expanded YPP track and the Full YPP track, so you can see which milestone is closest from the public side.
- Compare your subscriber count — The checker shows the gap between your current public subscriber count and the 500-sub and 1,000-sub thresholds.
- Check recent public uploads — It counts your recent public videos, since Expanded YPP asks for at least 3 public uploads in the last 90 days.
- Confirm the rest in YouTube Studio — Watch hours, valid Shorts views, policy status, and content suitability are private — open Studio for the official eligibility view.
FAQ
Can this tool confirm I am monetized?
No. It estimates how close a channel looks from public signals only. The official decision — including watch hours, policy checks, and a human or automated review — happens inside YouTube Studio and the YouTube Partner Program application.
What are the Expanded YPP requirements?
As a reference: 500 subscribers, at least 3 public uploads in the last 90 days, and either 3,000 valid public watch hours in the past year or 3 million valid public Shorts views in the past 90 days. This track unlocks fan funding features like Super Thanks, channel memberships, and Super Chat.
What are the Full YPP requirements?
As a reference: 1,000 subscribers plus either 4,000 valid public watch hours in the past 12 months or 10 million valid public Shorts views in the past 90 days. Full YPP is the level that unlocks ad revenue share on long-form videos and Shorts.
Why cannot it show my watch hours?
Watch time and valid Shorts view counts are not exposed in public YouTube data — they live only in YouTube Studio. The checker can read subscriber count and recent public uploads, so it estimates progress on the parts it can see and flags the rest as Studio-only.
Does meeting the numbers guarantee acceptance?
No. Hitting the thresholds makes a channel eligible to apply, but acceptance also depends on following YouTube channel monetization policies, AdSense linking, region availability, and content suitability review. Treat the numeric checks as a reference, not a promise.
Which other tools pair with this one?
Use the Channel Audit for an overall score and priorities, the Revenue Calculator to estimate an ad-revenue range once you reach Full YPP, and the Search Visibility Check to confirm your channel surfaces normally in search.
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