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How to Check if a Single YouTube Video is Monetized

Sophia Chen
Sophia Chen
April 15, 2025
6 min read

Checking Monetization on a Per-Video Basis

Sometimes you don't need to check a whole channel, just a single video. This is useful for advertisers looking for placement opportunities or creators analyzing competitor strategies. A youtube video monetization checker is the perfect tool for this job.

Why Check a Single Video?

A channel might be monetized, but the creator can choose to disable ads on specific videos. Checking a single video tells you:

  • If that specific piece of content is actively generating ad revenue.
  • The types of ads being run on it.
  • If it's a high-performing video that's key to the channel's income.

How to Use a Video Monetization Checker

The process is identical to checking a channel:

  1. Go to the YouTube video you want to check.
  2. Copy the video's URL.
  3. Paste it into the YTMonetizer.com checker.

The tool will analyze the video and provide a monetization status specific to that URL, along with estimated earnings for that video alone.

Screenshot of a YouTube video monetization checker results for a single video

Manual Checks for Video Monetization

You can also look for manual signs like the presence of mid-roll ad markers (yellow dots) on the video timeline if you have YouTube Premium, or simply watch the video to see if ads appear. However, for a definitive and data-rich answer, a dedicated youtube monetization checking tool is always superior.

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Sophia Chen

About Sophia Chen

YouTube monetization expert with over 8 years of experience helping creators maximize their revenue. Specializes in algorithm optimization, revenue diversification, and content strategy.

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