YouTube Restriction Checker: See Where Any Video Is Blocked

Wondering why a video isn’t getting views in certain countries? Paste any YouTube video or Shorts link to see where it’s blocked on a world map, plus whether it’s age-restricted, embeddable or made for kids.

Enter a YouTube video URL here

Doesn’t work on the mobile version.

How to Use the YouTube Restriction Checker

It takes less than a minute. Here’s what you do:

Copy the Video Link

Open the YouTube video and copy its URL. It works with any public or unlisted YouTube video, including Shorts.

Paste the Link

Paste the link into the box above and click Check Restrictions. The tool gets the video’s regional data straight from YouTube.

Get Your Results

Within seconds you’ll see a world map and lists of the countries where the video can and can’t be watched, plus its age limit and other settings.

When Should You Check a Video’s Restrictions?

Videos can be blocked in some countries for several reasons, such as copyright claims, the creator’s own settings or local laws. Knowing where a video is blocked helps you understand the problem and fix it. These are two moments when it pays to check:

You Run YouTube Ads in a Country

Running ads for a video in a country where it’s blocked is a waste of money, because viewers there can’t watch it at all. Before you spend money on a paid promotion, make sure the video isn’t restricted in the countries you’re targeting.

Your Analytics Look Wrong

If you have subscribers and viewers in certain countries but a video gets no views from there, it may be blocked in those countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What causes regional restrictions on my YouTube video?

The most common causes are Content ID claims from rights owners, blocks the creator set when uploading, and the laws of individual countries. YouTube can also add an age restriction, which limits who can watch but isn’t tied to a country. Our tool shows which countries a video is blocked in. For more details about your own video, check YouTube Studio.

Can I check the restrictions on other people’s YouTube videos?

Of course! Our tool checks any public or unlisted YouTube video. Just paste the video link into the tool and see where it’s available right away. It’s useful when you plan to share a video and want to know whether your audience in a certain country can watch it.

How do I lift the restrictions on my YouTube video?

Log in to YouTube Studio and open your video. If the block comes from a Content ID claim, you’ll see it under Restrictions in the Content tab. You can dispute the claim or remove the claimed material. If you set the block yourself, change it in the video’s settings.

Does YouTube restrict videos in certain countries?

Yes. YouTube follows the laws of each country it operates in, so videos with content that breaks a country’s laws can be blocked there. This is separate from Content ID or creator restrictions.

Do YouTube video restrictions impact video analytics?

Yes. If a video is blocked in a country, you won’t get views, watch time or other metrics from there. If you run an international channel and notice something odd in your geographic stats, regional restrictions may be the reason.

Is the YouTube restriction checker free?

Yes, it’s completely free. No sign-up, no account and no usage limits. Just paste the video link and get results right away.