How close are you to YouTube monetization?
The YouTube Partner Program needs 1,000 subscribers plus 4,000 watch hours in 12 months or 10M Shorts views in 90 days. From Feb 1, 2027, new channels need 8,000 hours or 20M Shorts views.
YouTube monetization requirements
| Feature | Fan funding | Ad revenue (today) | Ad revenue (new channels from Feb 1, 2027) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscribers | 500 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Long-form path | 3,000 watch hours in 12 months | 4,000 watch hours in 12 months | 8,000 watch hours in 365 days |
| Shorts path | 3 million Shorts views in 90 days | 10 million Shorts views in 90 days | 20 million Shorts views in 90 days |
Watch hours and Shorts views are two separate paths; they don’t add up.
How long does it take to get 1,000 subscribers?
There’s no typical number: it depends on your pace. Subscribers left ÷ subscribers per day = days to go. Say your channel has 640 subscribers and gained 85 in the last 28 days. That’s about 3.0 a day, so the 360 you still need take about 119 days.
How this tool counts
- Subscribers come from YouTube’s public API. They’re exact under 1,000; above that, YouTube rounds them down to 3 significant figures.
- We can’t see watch hours or Shorts views. They’re private to you in YouTube Studio, so you type them in, and they stay in your browser.
- The date is subscribers left ÷ your daily pace. A slow month moves it, which is why the app updates it every day. The forecast is calculated by CountDeck, not from YouTube.
Read-only, always
- Public data only: no YouTube login on this page, and nothing about the channels you check is stored.
- No ad or tracking SDKs. Servers in the EU.
- In the app, YouTube is connected read-only, and removed data is deleted.
- This tool uses YouTube API Services, under the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.
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Questions people ask
What are the YouTube monetization requirements right now?
1,000 subscribers plus 4,000 public watch hours in the last 12 months, or 1,000 subscribers plus 10 million Shorts views in the last 90 days. A lower tier at 500 subscribers unlocks fan funding.
What changes on February 1, 2027?
New applicants need 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views. Subscribers stay at 1,000, and fan funding stays at 500 subscribers. Channels already in the program keep their status.
How long does it take to get 1,000 subscribers?
It depends on your pace. Divide the subscribers you still need by what you gain per day. The checker does it with your live count.
Why does my subscriber count look rounded?
Above 1,000, YouTube rounds public counts down to 3 significant figures. Your exact count is in YouTube Studio.
Can this tool see my watch hours?
No. They’re private. Add them yourself and they stay in your browser.
Can I see this countdown on my phone?
Yes. CountDeck shows your live count and your 1,000 goal on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. It’s free for one channel.