How to share YouTube analytics without showing revenue
Viewer and Viewer (Limited) differ only in whether revenue data is visible.
Is this your situation?
You want someone to see channel analytics without seeing how much money the channel makes, such as chat revenue. You are deciding which role to give them.
What it is
Viewer can view revenue data, including chat revenue and the viewer activity tab. The Viewer role can view but not edit all channel details. Under channel permissions, the Viewer (Limited) role has the same permissions as Viewer except it can't access revenue data, including chat revenue and the viewer activity tab. Viewer (Limited) is the role for keeping revenue hidden when you share YouTube Analytics. The Viewer role cannot manage live streams.
How YouTube handles this
- Viewer: can view revenue data, including chat revenue and viewer activity tab.
- Viewer: can view all stream settings except the stream key.
- Viewer: can create and edit YouTube Analytics groups.
- Viewer (Limited): same as Viewer except no revenue data, chat revenue, or viewer activity tab.
- Under channel permissions, the Viewer role can't access the stream key.
Side by side
| Role | Can see revenue data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Viewer | Yes, including chat revenue and viewer activity tab. | Can view but not edit all channel details. |
| Viewer (Limited) | No revenue data, chat revenue, or viewer activity tab. | Otherwise same permissions as Viewer. |
| Viewer | Not applicable here. | Cannot manage live streams. |
| Viewer | Not applicable here. | Can view all stream settings except the stream key. |
| Viewer | Not applicable here. | Can create and edit YouTube Analytics groups. |
| Viewer | Not applicable here. | Cannot access the stream key under channel permissions. |
Common mistakes
- Choosing Viewer instead of Viewer (Limited) Viewer can view revenue data, including chat revenue.Why it happens: The two roles look similar and the revenue difference is not obvious.Already happened: Check the Channel permissions list to see which role was granted.
- Assuming Viewer (Limited) can still manage live streams The Viewer role cannot manage live streams.Why it happens: Analytics access and live stream management get conflated.
- Assuming Viewer can edit channel details The Viewer role can view but not edit all channel details.Why it happens: View access is mistaken for edit access.
Quick reference
| Item | Fact |
|---|---|
| Viewer revenue access | Can view revenue data, including chat revenue and viewer activity tab. |
| Viewer (Limited) revenue access | Cannot access revenue data, chat revenue, or viewer activity tab. |
| Viewer channel details | Can view but not edit all channel details. |
| Viewer analytics groups | Can create and edit YouTube Analytics groups. |
| Viewer live streams | Cannot manage live streams. |
| Viewer stream settings | Can view all stream settings except the stream key. |
| Viewer stream key (channel permissions) | Cannot access the stream key. |
| Viewer chat and stream monitoring | Can view or monitor created streams, pre-live and while live. |
Frequently asked questions
Which role hides revenue but still shows analytics?
Viewer (Limited) has the same permissions as Viewer except it can't access revenue data, including chat revenue and the viewer activity tab.
Can a Viewer edit channel details?
The Viewer role can view but not edit all channel details.
Can either Viewer role manage live streams?
The Viewer role cannot manage live streams.
Can a Viewer create analytics groups?
The Viewer role can create and edit YouTube Analytics groups.
Keeping track of who has access
Confusion over who can see revenue and who cannot builds as more people receive channel access over time. Delvia keeps a clear record of which role each person holds.
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