YouTube has confirmed major changes to the Partner Program that allows creators to monetize their channels, as well as teasing...
YouTube has confirmed major changes to the Partner Program that allows creators to monetize their channels, as well as teasing expansions to its Premium Lite subscription.
In a blog post and video, YouTube details its first major update to Partner Program requirements in years, with the requirements going up quite dramatically. YouTube will now require:
8,000 watch hours in the past 365 days or
20 million qualified Shorts views in the past 90 days
1,000 subscribers
YouTube raises the 'monetization' bar for new creators in 2027 - Check watch hours, shorts views and what changes for existing partners
YouTube raises monetisation threshold for new creators from 2027
Want to monetise on YouTube? The platform is making it harder from 2027
YouTube just doubled the bar to join its Partner Program
YouTube is making it harder to earn money on YouTube
YouTube doubles the bar for new creators to earn money
YouTube introduces new monetization requirements for Shorts
YouTube raises monetization bar for new creators
Cambia la monetización en YouTube: necesitarás el doble de horas de visualización para ganar más de 100 dólares
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