Frequently Asked Questions
Solving your questions about YouTube earnings.
How accurate are the estimates?
Calculations are based on public view counts and typical category RPMs. Actual revenue may vary due to ad settings, viewer location, and video length.
What is RPM?
RPM (Revenue Per Mille) represents the estimated earnings per 1,000 views. Categories like Finance and Tech tend to have higher RPMs compared to Vlogs or Humor.
How can I increase my channel revenue?
Increasing watch time, covering high-value ad topics (e.g., finance, education), or targeting English-speaking audiences can boost revenue.
What are YouTube monetization requirements?
To join the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), you need 1,000+ subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months (or 10 million Shorts views).
What's the revenue difference between Shorts and long-form videos?
Long-form videos typically have 5-10x higher RPM than Shorts. Shorts get more views but lower ad revenue share, while long-form allows mid-roll ads for better monetization.
Are there RPM differences by country?
Yes, significantly. English-speaking countries (US, Canada, UK) have the highest RPM ($3-$10), Korea is mid-tier ($1-$5), and developing countries are lower ($0.5-$2).
Does watch time affect revenue?
Absolutely. Longer watch time allows more ad placements and signals YouTube's algorithm to promote your videos more, increasing both views and revenue.
Do different ad types pay differently?
Yes, non-skippable ads and display ads provide the highest revenue. Skippable ads only generate revenue if viewers watch for 30+ seconds.
How often is TubeMetric data updated?
We fetch real-time data via YouTube Data API, with cache refreshed every 100 hours to reflect the latest views and subscriber counts.
Can I check private or restricted channels?
No, only public channel information is accessible. YouTube API policy prevents access to private channel data.