Monetisation Check

YouTube Monetisation Checker

Instantly check if your channel meets YouTube Partner Program requirements. Track your progress and get personalised tips to monetise faster.

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Instant Check Progress Tracker Tips to Qualify

Example Monetisation Report:

Subscribers ✓ 1,247 / 1,000
Watch Hours (12 mo) ⏳ 2,845 / 4,000
Community Guidelines ✓ No strikes

At your current pace, you'll qualify in ~45 days. Upload 2 more videos per month to cut that to 30 days.

YouTube Partner Program Requirements (2026)

YouTube has two paths to monetisation. Our checker evaluates your eligibility for both.

Standard Path

Long-form & Shorts

  • 1,000 subscribers — Build a genuine audience base
  • 4,000 public watch hours in the last 12 months
  • No community guideline strikes on your channel
  • 2-factor authentication enabled on your Google account
  • Google AdSense account linked to your channel
Shorts Path

Shorts-Only Path

Perfect for Short-form creators

  • 1,000 subscribers — Same subscriber requirement
  • 10 million Shorts views in the last 90 days
  • No community guideline strikes on your channel
  • 2-factor authentication enabled on your Google account
  • Google AdSense account linked to your channel

What Our Monetisation Checker Analyses

Get a complete monetisation readiness report with progress tracking and actionable advice.

Subscriber Progress

Exact subscriber count and percentage toward the 1,000 threshold with estimated time to reach it.

Watch Hours Tracker

Current watch hours vs the 4,000-hour requirement. See exactly how many hours you still need.

Estimated Timeline

Based on your current growth rate, we predict when you'll qualify for the YouTube Partner Program.

Earning Potential

Estimated monthly AdSense revenue based on your niche CPM and current view counts.

Policy Compliance

Check if your channel follows YouTube's monetisation policies and community guidelines.

Speed-Up Tips

Personalised recommendations to reach monetisation requirements faster based on your channel data.

Tips to Get Monetised Faster

Most channels take 12-18 months to reach monetisation. With the right strategy, you can cut that time in half.

  • Post consistently — 2-3 videos per week builds momentum fast
  • Create longer videos — 8-15 minute videos rack up more watch hours
  • Mix Shorts and Long-form — Shorts drive subscribers, long-form drives watch hours
  • Optimise for search — SEO-driven content brings consistent organic views
  • Use playlists — Auto-play playlists increase binge-watching and total watch time
Estimated CPM by Niche

How much you can earn per 1,000 monetised views:

Finance & Investing $12 - $30
Technology $8 - $18
Education $5 - $12
Beauty & Fashion $3 - $8
Gaming & Entertainment $2 - $5

How to Check Your Monetisation Status

Get your monetisation report in 3 simple steps.

1

Enter Channel URL

Paste your YouTube channel URL, handle, or channel ID.

2

Instant Analysis

We check your subscribers, estimated watch hours, and channel compliance in seconds.

3

Get Your Report

See your eligibility status, progress bars, timeline estimate, and personalised tips.

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YouTube Monetisation FAQ

You need at least 1,000 subscribers and either 4,000 public watch hours in the past 12 months OR 10 million Shorts views in the past 90 days. You must also have no active community guideline strikes, enable 2-factor authentication, and link a Google AdSense account.

Once you apply, YouTube typically reviews your channel within 1-2 months. Some channels get approved in a few days, while complex cases may take longer. Keep uploading high-quality content during the review period.

Earnings depend on your niche, audience location, and video length. Average CPM (cost per 1,000 views) ranges from $2-$12 for most niches. Finance and tech channels can earn $8-$30 per 1,000 views. A channel with 100K monthly views might earn $200-$1,200/month from ads alone.

Yes! YouTube now shares ad revenue from Shorts with creators. You can qualify for the Shorts-based path with 1,000 subscribers and 10 million Shorts views in 90 days. Shorts RPM is lower than long-form but can add up with high view counts.

If rejected, YouTube will tell you why. Common reasons include reused content, misleading metadata, or policy violations. Fix the issues and you can reapply after 30 days. Our tool helps you identify potential problems before you apply.

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