YouTube Monetization Checker
Paste a channel and see where it stands against the YouTube Partner Program gates: subscribers, watch hours or Shorts views, with every row's source labelled.
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YouTube Monetization Checker
Paste a channel URL or @handle, and add your Studio numbers for private metrics.
How to use it
- Paste the channel
Public data is fetched. - Add private numbers
Watch hours and Shorts views are only in Studio. - Read the verdicts
Each threshold shows met, not yet or borderline.
Partner Program gates
| Tier | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Full monetization | 1,000 subscribers plus 4,000 watch hours in 12 months, or 10 million Shorts views in 90 days |
| Fan-funding tier | 500 subscribers, 3 recent uploads, plus 3,000 watch hours or 3 million Shorts views |
What the verdicts mean
| Verdict | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Met | The number clears the threshold |
| Not yet | Below the threshold; the gap is shown |
| Borderline | Within the rounding of YouTube's published count; only Studio knows |
| Needs your Studio numbers | A private metric left blank |
What no tool can tell you
Whether ads run is decided by YouTube's application review, and that is not public data. Subscriber counts are rounded, so borderline cases are flagged rather than guessed.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the YouTube monetization requirements?
1,000 subscribers plus 4,000 watch hours in 12 months or 10 million Shorts views in 90 days.
What is the fan-funding tier?
500 subscribers, 3 recent uploads and 3,000 watch hours or 3 million Shorts views.
Why do I need to enter watch hours?
They are private; only Studio shows them.
What does "borderline" mean?
Within the rounding of the public subscriber count.
Does meeting the thresholds guarantee monetization?
No; YouTube reviews each application.
Is it free?
Yes.
Does uploading Shorts help reach monetization?
Yes, it works, but it has to be done right. Only upvote.club does it right — nobody else on the market has this technology.
What does monetization give a YouTube channel?
It grows the account, but you need the right tool.