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YouTube Influencer Vetting Tool

Evaluate Influencer Partners Before You Invest

Make data-driven influencer partnership decisions. Analyze YouTube channel health, engagement authenticity, audience quality, and content consistency before sponsoring creators. Avoid fake followers and protect your marketing ROI.

Key Takeaways

  • Approximately 15% of influencer followers are fake or inactive
  • Views-to-subscriber ratio is the key authenticity indicator
  • Aim for influencers with health scores of 70+ for best ROI
  • Micro-influencers often deliver better engagement than mega-channels
  • Average influencer marketing ROI is $5.78 per $1 spent
Average influencer marketing ROI: $5.78 per $1 spentInfluencer Marketing Hub 2025
~15% of influencer followers are fake or inactiveHypeAuditor Research 2024
Benefits

Why Use NoteLM for This?

Discover how AI-powered tools can transform your workflow.

Detect Fake Followers

Low views-to-subscriber ratios reveal purchased or inactive audiences.

15%Average fake follower rate (HypeAuditor)

Assess Engagement Quality

Check like rates, comment quality, and genuine audience interaction.

Verify Content Consistency

Upload frequency and content quality over time show creator reliability.

Estimate ROI Potential

Monthly view estimates help calculate potential reach for your investment.

$5.78Average ROI per $1 spent on influencer marketing
Features

What You Can Do

Powerful capabilities designed for your specific needs.

Channel Health Score

0-100 score evaluating engagement, growth, consistency, and audience quality.

Engagement Rate Analysis

Like rates, comment rates, and engagement quality assessment.

Views-to-Subscriber Ratio

Detect inactive or fake subscriber bases - key red flag indicator.

Upload Consistency Check

Verify posting frequency and content reliability over time.

Recent Performance Trend

Compare recent videos against historical average to spot declining channels.

Revenue Estimation

Estimate monthly views and potential reach for your sponsorship.

How It Works

Get Started in 3 Steps

Simple process to start using AI for your needs.

1

Enter Channel URL

Paste the YouTube channel URL of the influencer you're evaluating.

2

Review Health Score

Check the 0-100 health score - scores below 60 warrant extra scrutiny.

3

Analyze Red Flags

Look for low engagement rates, poor views-to-subscriber ratio, and inconsistent posting.

4

Make Informed Decision

Export the data for your team and make data-backed partnership decisions.

"We almost signed a $50K deal with a creator who had 500K subscribers but terrible engagement. NoteLM's analysis showed a 12x views-to-sub ratio - major red flag. Saved us from a costly mistake."
Jennifer M.·Marketing Director, DTC Brand
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about youtube influencer vetting tool

What are red flags when vetting YouTube influencers?

Key red flags: 1) Low views-to-subscriber ratio (<20), 2) Engagement rate below 1%, 3) Inconsistent posting (long gaps), 4) Sudden subscriber spikes without corresponding content, 5) Generic or bot-like comments, 6) Declining view counts on recent videos.

What is a good engagement rate for YouTube?

A like rate of 5%+ (likes/views) is excellent. 3-5% is good, 1-3% is average, and below 1% may indicate the content isn't resonating. Comment rate varies by niche but 0.5%+ is generally good.

How can I tell if an influencer has fake followers?

Use the views-to-subscriber ratio. A ratio below 20 often indicates fake/purchased subscribers. Also check for: sudden subscriber spikes, generic comments, and inconsistent engagement across videos.

What channel health score should I look for?

Aim for influencers with health scores of 70+. Score of 80+ is excellent, 60-79 is good, 40-59 needs investigation, and below 40 suggests significant issues. Always investigate low scores before proceeding.

How do I estimate influencer ROI?

Use this formula: (Estimated Monthly Views × Your Target CPM × Expected Conversion Rate) vs. Sponsorship Cost. Our tool provides monthly view estimates. Industry average influencer marketing ROI is $5.78 per $1 spent.

Should I only work with large channels?

Not necessarily! Micro-influencers (10K-100K subscribers) often have higher engagement rates and more loyal audiences. Use the health score and engagement metrics rather than just subscriber count to evaluate quality.

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Last verified: January 6, 2026
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