Check if any YouTube channel qualifies for the YouTube Partner Program. Analyze subscribers, watch hours, and Shorts views instantly.
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Channel URL, video link, @handle, or Shorts - we detect it automatically.
Real-time data from YouTube API. Subscribers, videos, and estimated watch hours.
Clear progress bars showing exactly where the channel stands.
Subscribers & video counts = 100% accurate (from YouTube API). Watch hours are estimated based on views, duration, and retention patterns. Check YouTube Studio for exact figures. We use the same API data YouTube uses.
Yes! Paste any public channel URL, video URL, or @handle. Great for checking competitors, researching niches, or tracking your own progress toward monetization requirements.
No. Shorts have a completely separate monetization path: 10M Shorts views in 90 days. Long-form watch hours and Shorts views are tracked separately. You can qualify through either path, but they don't combine.
Typically ~30 days, but can be longer during busy periods. YouTube manually reviews each channel for content guidelines compliance. Some channels are approved within a week, others take 2+ months.
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You need to maintain requirements until approved. If you drop below 1,000 subscribers during review, your application may be paused until you regain eligibility. Watch hours are calculated on a rolling 12-month basis.
Two paths exist: 1) Long-form: 1,000 subscribers + 4,000 public watch hours in 12 months, OR 2) Shorts: 1,000 subscribers + 10 million Shorts views in 90 days. Both require no active strikes and 2-step verification enabled.
Yes! Since 2023, YouTube allows monetization through the Shorts path (10M views in 90 days). Shorts creators earn from the Shorts Fund revenue pool. However, Shorts RPM is much lower than long-form content (~$0.03-0.06 vs $2-6 per 1000 views).
Common rejection reasons: Reused content, content that's not advertiser-friendly, spam or deceptive practices, community guideline violations, or content that primarily promotes external websites. You can reapply 30 days after rejection.
Proven strategies: Create longer videos (10-20 min), focus on evergreen searchable content, use playlists to increase session time, improve retention with strong hooks, upload consistently 2-3x per week, and promote on social media to drive initial views.
No. Only PUBLIC videos count toward the 4,000 watch hour requirement. Private, unlisted, and deleted video watch time does not count. If you make a video private after accumulating watch hours, those hours are removed from your total.
Multiple revenue streams: Ad revenue (55% of CPM), Channel Memberships (70% of monthly fees), Super Chat/Super Thanks (70%), YouTube Premium revenue, Merch Shelf integration, and access to YouTube BrandConnect for sponsorships.
Varies dramatically by niche and audience: Gaming channels earn $2-5 per 1000 views. Finance channels earn $15-30+ per 1000 views. Average across all niches is $3-5 RPM. A channel with 100K monthly views typically earns $300-$500/month.
Our tool estimates watch hours based on your public video data. For exact figures, YouTube Studio is the only source of truth. However, our estimate is useful for checking competitor channels or getting a quick approximation without logging in.
Yes! Our calculator reflects the latest YouTube Partner Program requirements including the Shorts monetization path introduced in 2023. We update our data and algorithms regularly to match YouTube's current policies and API changes.
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