YouTube monetization checker
Paste a channel link to see whether it likely meets the YouTube Partner Program thresholds.
Questions
How can I tell if a YouTube channel is monetized?
YouTube doesn't publish it, but you can estimate it: a channel needs 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 public watch hours on long-form videos in the last 12 months (or 10 million Shorts views in 90 days). This checker estimates watch hours from the channel's views and typical video length. Seeing ads on its videos is another strong sign.
How many subscribers do you need to get monetized on YouTube?
1,000 subscribers for full ad revenue, plus 4,000 watch hours in 12 months or 10 million Shorts views in 90 days. A lower tier with 500 subscribers unlocks fan funding features like memberships, but not ad revenue.
Can faceless channels get monetized?
Yes, if the content is original and adds value. YouTube rejects or demonetizes channels that mass-produce repetitive videos or reuse other people's content without meaningful changes, whether or not a face is shown.
How accurate is this checker?
It's an estimate from public data. Subscriber counts are exact (rounded by YouTube); watch hours are estimated from views, video length and typical retention, so channels close to the threshold can go either way.
Estimate what a channel earns with the RPM calculator, or see how many faceless channels are monetized.