Paste the YouTube video URL you want to check
Click "Check Restrictions" to analyze availability
See which countries can or cannot access the video
Copy or share the restriction data for your records
Paste the YouTube video URL you want to check
Click "Check Restrictions" to analyze availability
See which countries can or cannot access the video
Copy or share the restriction data for your records
YouTube Region Restriction Checker is a critical tool for content creators, marketers, and media professionals who need to understand geographical availability of YouTube videos. Region restrictions can be imposed by content owners, music labels, distributors, or YouTube itself due to copyright agreements, licensing limitations, government regulations, or content policies. Knowing which countries can access your videos or competitor content is essential for strategic planning, audience targeting, and troubleshooting viewer complaints about inaccessible content.
When a video is region-restricted, it becomes invisible or unplayable to viewers in blocked countries, resulting in lost views, reduced engagement, and frustrated audiences. These restrictions often occur automatically when using copyrighted music, third-party content, or when distributors have different licensing agreements across territories. Content creators may not even realize their videos are restricted until viewers report access issues, making proactive checking essential for maintaining global reach.
Our checker instantly analyzes any YouTube video using official YouTube Data API to retrieve accurate region restriction data directly from YouTube's servers. The tool identifies whether a video is available worldwide, restricted to specific countries (whitelist), or blocked in certain regions (blacklist). Results include complete lists of affected countries using standard ISO country codes, making it easy to understand your video's global accessibility and take corrective action if needed.
Check any YouTube video's accessibility across all countries in seconds using official YouTube Data API. The tool retrieves real-time restriction data directly from YouTube's servers, ensuring 100% accuracy. Whether you're verifying your own content or analyzing competitors, you get immediate visibility into which markets can access the video. Perfect for pre-upload checks, troubleshooting viewer complaints, or auditing existing content libraries for unexpected restrictions.
View complete, organized lists of all allowed and blocked countries using standard ISO country codes (US, GB, FR, JP, etc.). Results clearly distinguish between whitelist restrictions (only certain countries can view) and blacklist restrictions (specific countries are blocked). Each country code is displayed in an easy-to-scan format, allowing quick identification of problematic regions. Export or copy lists for reporting, documentation, or sharing with team members and copyright holders.
Understand exactly what type of restriction is applied to the video. "Available worldwide" means no restrictions exist. "Restricted to specific countries" (whitelist) means only listed countries can view the content - everyone else is blocked. "Blocked in specific countries" (blacklist) means listed countries cannot view while the rest of the world can access it. This clarity helps diagnose whether issues are localized to specific markets or affect global distribution.
Use restriction data to inform content strategy, advertising campaigns, and distribution decisions. Knowing which markets are blocked helps explain unexpected analytics patterns, allows targeted content adjustments for different regions, and prevents wasted ad spend in inaccessible markets. Identify whether restrictions align with your target audience or if you're losing valuable markets due to avoidable copyright issues. Essential for international content creators and brands with global reach.
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