YouTube Monetization Checker
Is this channel or video monetized? Paste any YouTube channel or video URL to check monetization signals, ad status, and estimated earnings.
We check YouTube's public channel data for a monetization signal. When none is published, we fall back to Partner Program eligibility signals.
What is the YouTube Monetization Checker?
The Tube Earnings monetization checker inspects any YouTube channel or video and reports the signals that indicate monetization: partner-program thresholds, ad-serving likelihood, audience settings, upload activity, and estimated revenue based on industry RPM ranges.
Monetization status (estimated from Partner Program thresholds)
Channel authenticity indicators
Channel ad status signals
Revenue and earnings estimates (RPM $0.50–$20)
Channel category and topic details
Video & Shorts monetization signals
Shadowban visibility signal
Channel location / country
Community strike transparency note
Region restriction transparency note
Monetization Requirements
YouTube Partner Program requirements — old vs. new (effective June 2023).
| Criteria | Old (since Jan 2018) | New (since Jun 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Subscribers | 1,000 | 500 |
| Watch time | 4,000 hrs / 12 months | 3,000 hrs / 12 months |
| Shorts views | 10M / 90 days | 3M / 90 days |
| Uploads | No requirement | 3 public uploads / 90 days |
| Features | All monetization features | Fan funding; ads at old threshold |