Your YouTube video may not be monetized due to several reasons, primarily related to YouTube's policies and guidelines.
Here's a breakdown of the potential causes:
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Violation of YouTube's Monetization Policies: This is the most common reason. Your content may not meet the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) policies, YouTube Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, and AdSense Program Policies. This includes:
- Inappropriate Content: Videos containing hate speech, violence, sexually suggestive content, or harmful and dangerous acts are ineligible for monetization.
- Copyright Issues: Using copyrighted music, video clips, or other content without proper permission will lead to demonetization, potentially accompanied by a copyright strike. Deleting the video will not remove the copyright strike.
- Misleading Metadata: Using deceptive titles, descriptions, thumbnails, or tags to artificially inflate views is against YouTube's policies.
- Repetitive or Reused Content: Channels that primarily feature content created by others, or highly repetitive content, may not be eligible for monetization. This includes compilations and content with minimal added value.
- Adsense Policy Violations: Issues with your linked Adsense account can cause demonetization. Ensure your Adsense account is in good standing and complies with Adsense program policies.
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Community Guidelines Strikes: Receiving a Community Guidelines strike can temporarily suspend your channel's ability to monetize. The length of the suspension depends on the severity and frequency of the violations. Deleting the video will not remove the Community Guidelines strike.
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Insufficient Watch Hours and Subscribers: To be eligible for monetization, your channel needs at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 valid watch hours in the past 12 months.
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Third-Party Content Matching: If YouTube detects significant portions of your video matching copyrighted material, even if you don't receive a formal copyright strike, monetization may be restricted or claimed by the copyright owner.
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Content Not Suitable for All Advertisers: Some content may be suitable for viewers but not for all advertisers. YouTube may limit or disable ads on videos that discuss sensitive topics like tragedy, conflict, or political issues.
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AdSense Linkage Issues: Problems linking your YouTube channel to a valid AdSense account can prevent monetization. Double-check that your AdSense account is active and properly linked.
To resolve monetization issues:
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Review YouTube's Policies: Carefully read and understand the YouTube Partner Program policies, Community Guidelines, and AdSense Program policies.
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Check for Violations: Identify any potential violations in your video content, titles, descriptions, or tags.
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Edit or Delete Violating Content: If possible, edit your video to remove the violating content or, if necessary, delete the video. Remember that deleting a video will not remove copyright or community guideline strikes.
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Appeal: If you believe your video was incorrectly demonetized, you can appeal the decision through YouTube Studio.
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Improve Content Quality: Create original, engaging content that provides value to viewers and adheres to YouTube's guidelines.
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Contact YouTube Support: If you've reviewed the policies and still aren't sure why your video is demonetized, contact YouTube support for assistance.
