YouTube Monetization Checker

The YouTube Partner Program (YPP) allows creators to monetize their content through ads, memberships, Super Chat, and other revenue features. To join the program, YouTube requires channels to meet specific eligibility thresholds that demonstrate an established and active audience.

Standard Monetization (Long-form Videos)

To monetize through traditional ad revenue on long-form videos, your channel must have at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 valid public watch hours in the past 12 months. Watch hours from Shorts, unlisted videos, and deleted videos do not count toward this threshold. Once both requirements are met, you can apply for the YouTube Partner Program and begin earning from ads placed on your videos.

Shorts Monetization

YouTube also offers a Shorts-focused monetization path. To qualify, your channel needs at least 1,000 subscribers and 10 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days. This path gives creators access to the Shorts ad revenue sharing model, where revenue is distributed based on the share of Shorts views a creator contributes to total Shorts watch activity.

Additional Eligibility Criteria

Beyond subscriber and view thresholds, YouTube also requires channels to comply with all YouTube monetization policies, have no active Community Guidelines strikes, have an AdSense account linked to their channel, reside in a country or region where the YouTube Partner Program is available, and have 2-Step Verification enabled on their Google Account. Meeting the numeric requirements alone does not guarantee acceptance — YouTube reviews each application for policy compliance.

How Long Does It Take to Get Monetized?

After you apply, YouTube typically reviews applications within one month, though the process can take longer during periods of high volume. Some channels are reviewed in as few as a few days, while others may wait several weeks. You can check the status of your application in YouTube Studio under the Earn tab.