YouTube Monetization Checker
Check channel monetization status instantly
Check if any YouTube channel is monetized without login, instantly and for free. Enter any channel name, @handle, or URL to check monetization status, estimated monthly earnings, subscriber count, total views, and country-based CPM rates. No login. No signup. No cost.
Whether you want to check your own channel's monetization status, research a competitor, or estimate how much a YouTube channel earns per month, this free tool gives you the data in seconds — supporting 40+ countries for accurate country-based CPM estimates.
What Is a YouTube Monetization Checker?
A YouTube monetization checker is a free online tool that estimates whether a YouTube channel is eligible for monetization and provides estimated monthly earnings based on views, subscribers, and country-specific CPM rates.
Unlike YouTube Studio, which only shows your own channel's data, this tool lets you check any public YouTube channel's monetization status without logging in. Creators use it to research competitors, benchmark earnings, and verify if a channel is in the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) before collaborating or sponsoring.
Our free checker supports 40+ countries, giving you country-specific CPM estimates for the United States, India, Australia, UK, Canada, Pakistan, and more.
How to Check if a YouTube Channel Is Monetized
- 1Copy the Channel URL: Go to YouTube and copy the channel name, @handle, or full URL from your browser's address bar.
- 2Paste the URL into the Checker: Paste it into the "YouTube Channel URL / Name / ID" field above.
- 3Select Your Country: Choose a country from the dropdown for more accurate, country-specific CPM estimates.
- 4Click "Check Monetization Status": Results appear instantly — no login or account required.
YouTube Channel Monetization 2026 Guidelines
Before you start calculating earnings from ads, memberships, or Shorts, it's important to understand the latest YouTube Partner Program rules. YouTube updated several monetization policies in 2026, including subscriber thresholds, Shorts requirements, reused-content checks, and stricter review systems. Read our detailed guide on YouTube Monetization Requirements 2026 to avoid common mistakes that delay approval.
YouTube Channel Monetization Criteria
YouTube Partner Program (YPP) 2026 requirements for a channel to monetize:
- Minimum 1,000 Subscribers: Shows YouTube your content has a genuine, growing audience.
- 4,000 Watch Hours OR 10M Shorts Views: 4,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months, or 10 million Shorts views in the last 90 days.
- Follow Monetization Policies: Compliance with community guidelines, copyright rules, and advertiser-friendly content guidelines.
- Enable 2-Step Verification: Required on your Google account.
- Link an AdSense Account: To receive ad revenue payments.
- No Active Community Strikes: Zero active strikes at time of application.
- Consistent Uploads: Active channels have a higher chance of approval.
Estimated YouTube Revenue Per 1,000 Views (2026 Benchmarks)
YouTube earnings vary significantly by niche and audience location. Below are current average CPM rates per niche and expected RPM (Revenue Per Mille).
| Content Niche | Avg. CPM Range | Est. RPM / 1K Views | Profitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance & Investing | $15.00 – $45.00 | $8.00 – $25.00 | High ★★★★★ |
| Technology & AI | $8.00 – $25.00 | $4.50 – $14.00 | High ★★★★☆ |
| Lifestyle & Vlogs | $1.50 – $7.00 | $0.80 – $4.00 | Medium ★★☆☆☆ |
| Gaming & Entertainment | $1.00 – $6.00 | $0.50 – $3.50 | Low ★★☆☆☆ |
*Estimates based on Tier-1 traffic (US/UK/Canada). RPM is the amount a creator earns after YouTube's ad revenue share.
Does YouTube Shorts Watch Time Count Toward Monetization?
Many creators assume millions of Shorts views automatically count toward the 4,000-hour watch time requirement — they do not. Shorts have their own monetization path: 10 million valid public Shorts views in 90 days for full ad revenue. Read our guide on Does YouTube Shorts Watch Time Count Toward Monetization?
Why Use Our Free YouTube Monetization Checker?
Verify Monetization Instantly
Check if any channel is likely eligible for monetization based on subscribers, views, and activity — no login required.
Estimate Monthly Earnings
Get an estimated monthly income based on views, country-specific CPM, and YouTube's ad revenue split.
40+ Country CPM Insights
Analyze estimated earnings by country — US, India, Australia, UK, Canada, and 35+ more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Go to YouTube Studio and click Earn or Monetization in the left menu. Alternatively, enter your channel URL into Toolbil's free monetization checker for an instant external estimate of your eligibility and estimated earnings.
Open your mobile browser and go to Toolbil's YouTube Monetization Checker at toolbil.com. Enter the channel name, URL, or @handle. The tool works fully on mobile without any app download or login.
1,000 subscribers, 4,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months (or 10 million Shorts views in 90 days), a linked AdSense account, 2-step verification, zero active community strikes, and compliance with YouTube's content policies.
Yes. 100% free — no login, signup, or payment required. Every feature, including country-based CPM estimates and monthly earnings calculations, is free for all users.
Yes — estimated monthly earnings based on total views and country-specific CPM benchmarks. Figures are estimates; actual earnings vary based on niche, retention, ad format, and engagement.
It helps identify issues that could lead to YPP rejection — reused content flags, low engagement ratios, or metadata problems — before YouTube's reviewers see them, improving approval chances.
Yes. Check the estimated monetization status of any public channel — not just your own. Enter a competitor's or collaboration partner's channel to see their estimated eligibility and earnings.
Yes. Shorts have their own monetization path — 10 million Shorts views in 90 days vs. 4,000 watch hours for long-form. Enter any Shorts channel URL or handle to check its estimated status.
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser on desktop, tablet, or mobile — no app, extension, or login required.
Estimates are based on industry-standard CPM benchmarks and public view/subscriber data — directional research figures, not exact or guaranteed income.
No. Channel URLs and searches you enter are not stored — all processing happens in real time only.