YouTube Monetization Checker
Use this YouTube monetization checker to see how close your channel is to earlier access and ad revenue thresholds.
Check your eligibility progress
Monetization progress
Fill in the fields and run the tool. Your result appears here instantly.
This checker uses public thresholds from YouTube Help as a planning guide. Always confirm eligibility inside the Earn tab in YouTube Studio before making business decisions.
Quick Answers
What are the main YouTube ad revenue requirements?
YouTube ad revenue generally requires 1,000 subscribers plus either 4,000 valid public long-form watch hours in the last 12 months or 10 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days. Meeting the numbers does not guarantee approval because YouTube also reviews policies and channel quality.
What is the earlier access monetization threshold?
Some creators can access earlier fan funding and Shopping features at lower thresholds, such as 500 subscribers, 3 public uploads in the last 90 days, and either 3,000 long-form watch hours or 3 million Shorts views. Feature availability also depends on country, age, policy, and account requirements.
FAQ
Does this tool check my real YouTube channel?
No. This is a manual planning checker. Enter your current subscriber, watch-hour, Shorts-view, and upload numbers from YouTube Studio. It does not connect to YouTube or fetch private account data.
Can a faceless channel be rejected after hitting the numbers?
Yes. YouTube says every channel goes through review. Reused content, low originality, policy issues, active strikes, or weak channel context can block approval even if the subscriber and watch-time thresholds are met.