# How to Check the Total Watch Time on YouTube Studio

> To check your total watch time in YouTube Studio, go to the left-side panel and click Analytics. Next, open the Date Range menu in the top-right corner and select Lifetime or another option. Finally, tap the Watch Time (Hours) tab to view your channel's total watch time.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-check-the-total-watch-time-on-youtube-studio/
Apps: YouTube
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a32b7ab56e05a00fd667c/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Head over to the left-side panel and click 'Analytics'.
2. After that, click the 'Date Range' menu in the top-right corner.
3. Select one from the given options. If you wish to check the total watch time from the beginning, choose 'Lifetime'.
4. Subsequently, tap the 'Watch Time (Hours)' tab.
5. Finally, you can now view and check the total watch time of your YouTube channel.