YouTube Monetization Eligibility Checker
Check if your YouTube channel meets the requirements for monetization. Enter your current stats to see your eligibility and estimated timeline to the YouTube Partner Program.
Your Channel Stats
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Eligibility Status
Accelerate your path to monetization with 24/7 streaming. Accumulate watch hours continuously without creating new content.
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24/7 Live Streaming
Stream around the clock to accumulate watch hours continuously. No need to create new content - set up once and let it run.
- 1,000 subscribers required
- 4,000 watch hours in 12 months
- Streams run 24/7 automatically
YouTube Shorts
Create viral short-form content to reach 10 million views in 90 days. Requires consistent, high-volume posting.
- 1,000 subscribers required
- 10M Shorts views in 90 days
- High volume posting needed
Monetization Checklist
Understanding YouTube Monetization
Rolling 12-Month Window
Watch hours are counted over a rolling 12-month period. Hours older than 12 months drop off, so consistent streaming helps maintain your eligibility.
Review Process
After meeting all requirements, YouTube typically reviews your application within 1 month. Channels with policy issues may face longer review times.
After Approval
Once accepted into YPP, you won't lose monetization if metrics drop below thresholds. However, YouTube may review channels that consistently underperform.
Frequently Asked Questions
To join YPP, you need: 1) 1,000 subscribers, 2) Either 4,000 watch hours in the last 12 months OR 10 million Shorts views in 90 days, 3) Follow YouTube monetization policies, 4) Have an AdSense account, 5) Live in an eligible country.
YouTube typically reviews monetization applications within 1 month. However, during busy periods it can take longer. Channels with policy issues may face longer reviews. You can check your status in YouTube Studio under Monetization.
Yes, you can lose monetization if you violate YouTube policies, receive copyright strikes, or your channel is terminated. However, you won't lose it just because your watch hours or subscribers drop below the threshold after approval.