Two tools to instantly check whether a YouTube channel or video has ads enabled — useful for niche research, brand safety checks, and evaluating revenue potential before investing in analysis.
Prerequisites
- Connected AI assistant — Claude, ChatGPT, or any other supported platform
- Active NexLev account — Connect to your AI assistant to get started. Upgrade to Pro for higher quota limits.
Tools
check_channel_monetization
Check whether a YouTube channel has monetization (ads) enabled. Returns a simple yes/no monetization status.
What it returns:
- Monetization status — enabled or not
- Channel-level ad eligibility signal
Example prompts:
Is this channel monetized? https://www.youtube.com/@DevelopersDigest
Parameters:
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
channel_id | Yes | The UC… channel ID |
check_video_monetization
Check whether a specific YouTube video has ads enabled. Returns a monetization status (true / false / null) with source information.
What it returns:
- Monetization status —
true(ads on),false(ads off), ornull(indeterminate) - Source information for the status
Example prompts:
Is this video monetized? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Does this video have monetization enabled: youtube.com/watch?v=xyz789
Parameters:
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
video_id | Yes | The YouTube video ID (the part after ?v=) |
When to Use Monetization Checks
- Niche research — Confirm a niche is monetized before committing to content analysis
- Brand safety — Verify a channel runs ads before recommending it for sponsorships
- Competitor analysis — Check whether rival channels are eligible for ad revenue
- Video-level validation — Spot individual videos that may be demonetized within an otherwise monetized channel
Troubleshooting
Tool not responding?
- Check your NexLev account is active and the MCP connection is complete (see Quickstart)
- Use the Channel Resolver to confirm you have a valid Channel ID
- If you've hit your daily quota, Upgrade to Pro for higher limits
Rate Limits
| Tool | Free | Lite | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
Channel monetization checkcheck_channel_monetization | 5 | 100 | 300 |
Video monetization checkcheck_video_monetization | 5 | 100 | 300 |
Per user · resets every 24 hours
Upgrade to Pro →What's Next?
- Video Content — Estimate RPM and fetch transcripts for any video
- Channel Analytics — Comprehensive channel metrics and analytics
- Channel Resolver — Convert any YouTube URL or handle into a Channel ID
- YouTube Tools — Channel videos, shorts, playlists, search, and more