YouTube Monetization Calculator

Find your numbers in YouTube Studio → Earn (or Analytics), enter them below, and see exactly how much is left before you can apply for the YouTube Partner Programme.

SubscribersPublic watch hours (12 months)Shorts views (90 days)

Subscribers420 / 1,000 subscribers

580 subscribers to go · close the gap →

Watch hours (long-form path)1,250 / 4,000 hours

2,750 hours to go · close the gap →

Shorts views (Shorts path)0 / 1,00,00,000 views

1,00,00,000 views to go · close the gap →

You need 1,000 subscribers plus either 4,000 watch hours or 10M Shorts views. YouTube also reviews your content manually.

Frequently asked questions

Do live stream hours count toward 4,000 watch hours?

Yes, if the stream is saved as a public video on your channel.

Do Shorts views count toward watch hours?

No. Shorts views count only toward the separate 10M Shorts views path.

Is there a lower tier in India?

Yes – an earlier tier with fan-funding features has lower requirements (around 500 subscribers). Check YouTube Studio → Earn for the current numbers.

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