YouTube AdSense Eligibility Checker — Verify Your Monetisation Status

Wondering if your YouTube channel is ready to apply for AdSense monetisation through the YouTube Partner Program? Our free AdSense Eligibility Checker analyses your channel's key metrics to determine whether you meet the requirements for monetisation. Enter your channel URL or ID for an instant eligibility assessment.

YouTube AdSense Monetisation Requirements

Google AdSense monetisation on YouTube is accessed through the YouTube Partner Program (YPP). Before applying, your channel must meet these criteria:

Minimum 1,000 subscribers
4,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months (or 10 million YouTube Shorts views in 90 days)
No active copyright strikes on the channel
No active Community Guidelines strikes
Compliance with all YouTube monetisation policies
An active Google AdSense account linked to your channel
Eligible country of residence

Understanding YouTube AdSense Revenue

How AdSense Pays You

Once approved for YPP, YouTube places ads on your videos and pays you a share of the revenue generated. YouTube keeps approximately 45% of ad revenue, and creators receive 55%. Revenue is paid monthly once your AdSense balance reaches the minimum payout threshold (£60 in the UK, $100 in the US).

What Affects Your Earnings

RPM (Revenue Per Mille) — How much you earn per 1,000 video views. RPM varies by niche, audience location, and season (typically highest in Q4).
CPM (Cost Per Mille) — What advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions. Finance, business, and technology niches generally command higher CPMs.
Ad formats — Skippable ads, non-skippable ads, bumper ads, overlay ads, and sponsored cards all have different revenue rates.
Audience geography — Viewers from the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and Germany typically generate higher ad revenue than viewers from other regions.
Video length — Videos over 8 minutes can include mid-roll ads, significantly increasing potential revenue.

Tips to Maximise Your AdSense Earnings on YouTube

Enable all ad formats in YouTube Studio, including mid-roll ads for eligible videos.
Create content in higher-CPM niches such as personal finance, business, technology, and health.
Target audiences in high-RPM countries (US, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany).
Maintain consistent upload schedules to grow your audience and watch hours.
Improve video retention rate — longer watch duration signals quality content to YouTube's algorithm.
Diversify revenue beyond ads with channel memberships, Super Chats, merchandise, and affiliate marketing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does AdSense approval take for YouTube?

Once you apply for YPP, YouTube reviews your channel within 1 month. After approval, you must set up a Google AdSense account, which has a separate verification process that can take 2–4 weeks.

My application was rejected. Can I reapply?

Yes. If your YPP application is rejected, you can reapply after 30 days. YouTube provides a reason for rejection, which you should address before reapplying. Common reasons include insufficient subscribers, low watch hours, or policy violations.

Does enabling monetisation affect my video rankings?

No. Enabling ads on videos does not directly affect your rankings in YouTube search. However, poor viewer experience (e.g., too many ads) can negatively affect watch time and retention, which are ranking signals.