Monetization Requirements Tracker
Track your progress towards YouTube Partner Program: 1000 subs + 4000 watch hours
Track Monetization Progress
Need: 1000
Need: 4000 hours
Optional: Track Growth Rate (for time estimate)
How to Reach Monetization Faster
Upload consistently - 2-3 videos per week is ideal for growth
Create longer videos - 10+ minutes to maximize watch time
Optimize for CTR - Better thumbnails and titles = more views
Use playlists - Autoplay increases watch time significantly
Promote end screens - Keep viewers watching more of your content
Watch hours reset - Only last 12 months count, stay active!
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Everything You Need to Know
Master the Monetization Requirements Tracker with this comprehensive guide covering setup, features, best practices, and real-world use cases.
?What is a YouTube Monetization Tracker?
A YouTube Monetization Tracker helps creators monitor progress toward YouTube Partner Program requirements: 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months. It calculates how long until you can monetize.
Our tracker provides daily progress updates, projections based on current growth rates, and actionable insights on which metric (subscribers or watch hours) needs more focus.
The tool also tracks alternative monetization milestones like membership eligibility (30K+ subscribers) and Shorts Fund requirements, giving you a complete monetization roadmap.
→How to Use the YouTube Monetization Tracker
Enter Current Stats
Input your current subscriber count and watch hours from the last 12 months. Find this data in YouTube Studio Analytics.
Add Growth Rate
Enter your average daily/weekly subscriber and view growth. The tracker uses this to project when you'll hit monetization thresholds.
View Progress
See visual progress bars for both requirements, percentage complete, and estimated days until you reach each milestone.
Get Recommendations
Receive specific advice on whether to focus on subscriber growth or watch time based on which metric is lagging behind.
Track Over Time
Save your progress and return weekly to update stats. Visualize your growth trend and adjust your strategy accordingly.
✓Key Features & Benefits
Dual Progress Tracking
Monitor both 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours simultaneously with clear visual indicators showing which requirement you're closest to meeting.
Days-to-Monetization Calculator
Precise projection of when you'll reach monetization based on current growth rates, updated daily as you input new data.
Watch Time Breakdown
Calculates exact hours needed and how many views at your current average view duration will get you to 4,000 hours.
Growth Strategy Recommendations
AI-powered suggestions on content strategy: longer videos for watch time, viral content for subscribers, or balanced approach.
Alternative Monetization Milestones
Track progress toward channel memberships (30K subs), Super Thanks (1K subs), and other revenue features beyond AdSense.
Rolling 12-Month View
Understand that watch hours are calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Shows which months will "fall off" and how to maintain eligibility.
💡Common Use Cases
New Creators Planning Growth
Set realistic expectations for monetization timeline and create a roadmap for hitting both requirements simultaneously.
Example:
A new channel with 200 subs and 800 hours calculates they need 6 months at current growth, adjusts upload frequency to hit it in 4
Close to Monetization
Final push strategy when you're close to one or both requirements. Optimize content to maximize the lagging metric.
Example:
A channel at 1,200 subs but only 2,500 hours shifts to longer-form content and live streams to quickly gain remaining watch time
Watch Hours Expiring Soon
Monitor when old videos' watch hours will fall out of the 12-month window and plan content to replace them.
Example:
Creator sees 1,000 hours expiring next month from old videos, plans 3 long-form videos to generate replacement watch time
Consistent Growth Tracking
Weekly progress checks to ensure you're on track. Identify slowdowns early and adjust content strategy before falling too far behind.
Example:
A channel tracking weekly notices subscriber growth slowing, launches a collaboration series to boost subs before monetization date
Post-Monetization Maintenance
After hitting Partner Program requirements, continue tracking to ensure you don't drop below thresholds and lose monetization.
Example:
A monetized channel tracks monthly to ensure they stay above 1K subs and generate enough new watch hours as old content ages out
⭐Why Choose Our YouTube Monetization Tracker
Accurate Rolling Window Calculation
Unlike simple counters, we accurately calculate the rolling 12-month watch hour window, showing exactly what hours will expire and when.
Personalized Growth Strategies
Get specific recommendations based on your channel's data: upload frequency changes, optimal video length, collaboration opportunities.
Multiple Scenarios
Model different growth scenarios ("what if I upload 3x per week instead of 2?") to find the fastest path to monetization.
Milestone Celebration
Track and celebrate sub-milestones like "50% to monetization" or "1,000 hours achieved" to maintain motivation during the growth journey.
Data Privacy
All tracking happens locally in your browser. We never store your channel stats or analytics data - complete privacy guaranteed.
Beyond Basic Requirements
Also tracks advanced monetization features: YouTube Premium revenue eligibility, merchandise shelf (10K subs), and YouTube Shopping (eligible channels).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this tool and how to use it effectively
To join the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), you need: 1) 1,000 subscribers, 2) 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months (OR 10M Shorts views in 90 days), 3) Comply with YouTube policies, 4) Have a linked AdSense account, and 5) Live in a country where YPP is available.
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