How to Check the Total Watch Time on YouTube Studio
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Here's how to check the total watch time on youtube studio in Youtube Studio
- Navigate to the Analytics section in the left sidebar menu.
- Locate and click on the Date Range dropdown in the upper-right area of the screen.
- Choose your preferred time period from the available options.
- Select 'Lifetime' if you want to see your channel's complete watch time history.
- Click on the 'Watch Time (Hours)' section to display your total viewing statistics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You need 4,000 watch hours within the past 12 months to be eligible for the YouTube Partner Program. This requirement must be maintained along with having at least 1,000 subscribers.

