YouTube Monetization Checker – Check if Channel or Video is Monetized

Check if any YouTube channel or video is monetized. Analyze monetization status, subscriber count, watch time, earnings potential, and eligibility for YouTube Partner Program using actual YouTube Data API.🔒 All processing happens in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

💡 Supports: Channel URLs, Video URLs, Shorts URLs, Channel IDs, Video IDs

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Important Notes

  • • This tool uses YouTube Data API v3 for accurate, real-time data
  • • Monetization status is estimated based on public indicators
  • • Actual monetization can only be verified by the channel owner
  • • Watch time data requires YouTube Studio access (not available via API)
  • • Tool respects YouTube's API quotas and rate limits

How to Use

  1. 1Paste a YouTube channel URL or video URL
  2. 2Click "Check Monetization" button
  3. 3View detailed monetization status and statistics
  4. 4See subscriber count, views, and earnings estimates
  5. 5Check YPP eligibility requirements progress

Example

Input:

https://youtube.com/channel/UC... or https://youtube.com/watch?v=...

Output:

Complete monetization analysis with real data

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this monetization checker work?

This tool uses the official YouTube Data API v3 to fetch real channel and video data. It analyzes subscriber count, watch time, channel features, and other indicators to determine if a channel or video is likely monetized.

How can I tell if a channel is monetized?

Key indicators include: 1000+ subscribers, custom URL, join/membership button, consistent ad presence in videos, and meeting YouTube Partner Program requirements (1000 subs + 4000 watch hours in 12 months).

What does "likely monetized" mean?

Based on available public data and monetization indicators. The actual monetization status is only visible to the channel owner in YouTube Studio.

Do I need a YouTube API key?

Yes, you need to configure your own YouTube Data API v3 key in the .env.local file. Get one free from Google Cloud Console.

Is this tool free?

Yes, completely free. However, YouTube API has daily quota limits (10,000 units per day for free tier).

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Note: This is an independent third-party tool. We are not affiliated with YouTube or Google. "YouTube" is a trademark of Google LLC.