Creator Guide
How to Check if a YouTube Channel Is Monetized
Use public YouTube signals responsibly when researching whether a channel may be monetized.
YouTube does not publish every requirement or decision behind the YouTube Partner Program. Public subscriber, video, and view counts can support research, but they cannot confirm approval, policy standing, watch hours, Shorts thresholds, or private revenue.
Start with public channel signals
Open the channel and check whether public videos, view counts, and subscriber information are available. A visible audience and ongoing public uploads can help establish context, but no public combination of metrics proves monetization.
Use the MZChecker public signals checker to collect these visible details in one view. Treat its result as a research aid, not an official program decision.
Know what public data cannot answer
Only the channel owner and YouTube can see private eligibility details such as watch hours, Shorts thresholds, strikes, policy reviews, AdSense status, and monetization decisions. A channel can have strong public metrics and still not be eligible.
For ownership or partnership decisions, ask the creator for first-party YouTube Studio evidence instead of relying on an estimate.
Use estimates carefully
A public channel can be useful for revenue scenario planning without claiming its actual earnings. Start with a transparent RPM range, state the assumptions, and separate an estimated range from confirmed revenue.