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YouTube Region Restriction Checker

Check which countries a YouTube video is blocked or available in - see the full region restriction list.

Reviewed by UpTube TeamUpdated July 15, 2026

To check where a YouTube video is blocked, paste its URL and the tool lists every country the video is available or restricted in. Region blocks come from the creator, rights holders, or local law. This is useful for confirming global availability before promoting a video or diagnosing why viewers in some countries can't watch.

How to use the Region Checker

1
Paste the video URL
Copy the link of the video you want to check and paste it in the input field.
2
Run the check
Click Check. The tool queries the video's contentDetails through the official YouTube Data API.
3
Review the results
See whether the video is available worldwide, blocked in specific countries, or restricted to a whitelist - with full country names listed.

About the Region Checker

What it does

Not every YouTube video is watchable worldwide. Music licensing, broadcast rights, and creator settings can block a video in specific countries - and YouTube doesn't show you the full list anywhere. This checker reveals the exact region restrictions of any video through the official API.

Who uses it, and why

Creators use this to verify their own uploads aren't accidentally restricted after using licensed music. Marketers check that campaign videos are viewable in their target markets before spending on promotion. Viewers use it to understand why a video shows 'not available in your country' and where it actually works.

How it works

The result shows one of three states: available worldwide (no restrictions), blocked in specific countries (with the full country list), or only allowed in specific countries (whitelist mode, common for TV and sports content).

Reference: YouTube Data API official reference

Features

✓Complete blocked/allowed country lists with full names
✓Detects both blacklist and whitelist restriction modes
✓Official YouTube API data - not guesswork
✓Clear 'available worldwide' confirmation for unrestricted videos
✓Works with any public video
✓Free and unlimited checks

Frequently asked questions

Why are some YouTube videos blocked in certain countries?

The most common reason is music licensing - a song's rights holder may only permit playback in certain markets. Other causes: TV/sports broadcast rights, the creator manually restricting distribution, or legal requirements in specific countries.

My own video got region-blocked - what happened?

Almost always a Content ID claim on music in your video. Check YouTube Studio → Content → your video → Restrictions column. Replacing or removing the claimed track (YouTube Studio has a built-in editor for this) usually lifts the restriction.

What's the difference between blocked and allowed lists?

A blocked list means the video works everywhere EXCEPT those countries. An allowed list (whitelist) is stricter - the video ONLY works in the listed countries and is blocked everywhere else. Whitelists are common for licensed TV, sports, and music label content.

Can region restrictions change over time?

Yes. Licensing deals expire and get renegotiated, Content ID claims get resolved, and creators change settings. A video blocked today may be available next month - this tool always shows the current live state.