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YouTube Subscriber Milestone Calculator

See when you could reach your next subscriber milestone, and what it unlocks.

More details: your count 30 and 60 days ago

With both, your pace uses the last two months, the latest counting more.

Find both numbers in YouTube Studio, under Analytics.

An example channel could reach 1,000 subscribers in

 

 

Your pace 
Growth grade 

At 1,000:  

Your next milestones

When each could come, and what it unlocks.

MilestoneUnlocksWhen

How we got this number

Three ways to project your pace to 1,000.

If your pace stays the same 
If your pace grows with your channel 
Your pace, set for your niche and size 
The range 

What would get you there sooner?

Move the sliders and watch your next milestones move.

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500

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MilestoneAt the same paceChangeWith these changes

Tips for channels under 1,000

Three things that matter most at your size.

    Type your subscribers and what you gained in the last 30 days. The calculator shows when you could reach your next milestone and what it unlocks, free in your browser.

    YouTube Subscriber Milestones: What Unlocks at Each Level

    Every milestone is worth celebrating. Seven of them also unlock something on YouTube.

    SubscribersWhat it unlocks
    50Go live from your phone
    500Apply for memberships, Super Chat, Super Thanks and Shopping
    1,000Apply for ads in the YouTube Partner Program
    100,000Silver Play Button, and you can ask for the check mark
    1 millionGold Play Button
    10 millionDiamond Play Button
    100 millionRed Diamond Play Button

    Fan funding at 500 also needs 3 public uploads in 90 days. Add 3,000 watch hours in a year, or 3 million Shorts views in 90 days.

    Ads need more than subscribers. At 1,000 you also need 4,000 watch hours in 12 months, or 10 million Shorts views in 90 days.

    From February 1, 2027, new applicants need 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views. Subscribers stay at 1,000.

    How YouTube Subscriber Growth Works: The Three Models

    No one knows your future pace for sure, so the calculator projects it three ways and shows the range between them.

    1. Your pace stays the same

      The subscribers you still need, divided by what you gain a day now. The steadiest guess.

    2. Your pace grows with your channel

      You keep growing by the same share of your size each day, so the bigger you get, the faster you gain.

    3. Your pace, set for your niche and size

      Your pace, adjusted for how fast channels grow in your niche. A little faster under 1,000, a little slower past 10,000.

    Want a sharper pace? Add your count from 30 and 60 days ago under More details. The last month then counts 60%, the month before 40%.

    How to Grow Your YouTube Subscribers Faster

    • Post on a schedule: viewers come back when they know when to. Plan one with the Posting Schedule Generator.
    • Earn the click: see your thumbnail beside real videos with the Thumbnail Previewer, and compare titles with the Title Tester.
    • Pick topics people search for: find them with Keyword Research.
    • Add Shorts: they reach people who have never seen your channel. See what they pay with the Shorts Money Calculator.
    • Trade shoutouts with creators your size: their viewers already like your kind of video.

    Average Time to Reach YouTube Subscriber Milestones

    YouTube publishes no average, and channels vary widely. Here is what a steady pace means for going from 100 to 1,000:

    Gained each month100 to 1,000 takes
    2536 months
    5018 months
    1009 months
    250About 4 months

    Type your own numbers above to see where your pace leads.

    Next, see how close you are to ads with the Monetization Calculator, or your watch hours with the Watch Time Calculator.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What people ask most about subscriber milestones.

    How do I calculate when I will hit 1,000 subscribers?

    Type your subscribers now and how many you gained in the last 30 days. The calculator projects your pace three ways and shows the range. 600 subscribers gaining 80 a month reach 1,000 in about 4 to 5 months.

    What happens when you reach 1,000 subscribers on YouTube?

    You can apply for ads in the YouTube Partner Program once you also have 4,000 watch hours in 12 months, or 10 million Shorts views in 90 days. From February 1, 2027, new applicants need 8,000 hours or 20 million Shorts views.

    How many subscribers do you need for a YouTube Play Button?

    Silver at 100,000, Gold at 1 million, Diamond at 10 million and Red Diamond at 100 million. YouTube reviews each channel before it sends one.

    What do you get at 500 subscribers on YouTube?

    Where it is offered, you can apply for fan funding: memberships, Super Chat, Super Thanks and Shopping. You also need 3 public uploads in 90 days, and 3,000 watch hours in 12 months or 3 million Shorts views in 90 days.

    How many subscribers do you need to go live on YouTube?

    On a phone, 50. On a computer there is no minimum: verify your channel, then wait up to 24 hours for live streaming to switch on.

    What is a good subscriber growth rate on YouTube?

    The calculator grades what you gain in a month against your size. Gaining 20% of your subscribers earns an A+, 10% an A, 5% a B+, 2.5% a B and 1% a C+.

    How accurate are subscriber milestone projections?

    They show where your pace leads, not a promise. A video that takes off, or a break from posting, changes it. The range covers a steady pace, a pace that grows with you and one set for your niche.

    Do spam or closed accounts count toward subscriber milestones?

    No. YouTube removes spam and closed accounts from subscriber counts from time to time, so your count can drop a little. Only active subscribers count.

    How long does it take to get 1,000 subscribers on YouTube?

    YouTube publishes no average, and channels vary widely. At a steady 50 new subscribers a month from zero, it takes 20 months. At 250 a month, it takes 4.

    How can I grow my YouTube subscribers faster?

    Post on a schedule, give each video a clear title and thumbnail, and add Shorts, which reach people who have not found you yet. A shoutout from another creator puts your channel in front of their subscribers.

    Is this subscriber milestone calculator free?

    Yes. It is free with no sign-up, and it works in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.

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