How to check a YouTube channel's age manually
- Open the channel on YouTube.
- Click the channel description (or More) to open the About panel.
- Find the line that starts with Joined: that is the creation date.
Why channel age matters
- Buyers often ask for older channels with real history.
- Age alone doesn't earn money; monetization needs the Partner Program requirements.
Looking for an older channel? See our aged YouTube channels, or read is an aged YouTube channel worth buying?