YouTube Partner Program requirements double starting February 2027: new creators need 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts ...

YouTube is changing the requirements for creators to be accepted into its primary monetization program.

YouTube is making updates to its partner program, and it hasn't gone down well with a lot of users of the platform, who are ...

In February 2027, new YPP applicants need to achieve 1,000 subscribers and either 8,000 qualified public watch hours in a year or 20 million qualified Shorts views in 90 days.

YouTube has introduced stricter eligibility criteria for its Partner Program (YPP), making it more challenging for new ...

One of the updates is raising YPP entry requirements for new creators, who will need 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views to access ad and Premium revenue sharing.

Google is expanding the reach of its YouTube Partner Program (YPP) by reducing the eligibility criteria, allowing creators to earn money on YouTube earlier in their journey. The update is being rolled ...

Since integrating Shorts creators and Shorts ad-revenue sharing to its Partner Program (YPP), YouTube is further expanding creator access by lowering the eligibility criteria, while also allowing ...

YouTube announced Partner Program changes taking effect in 2027. Existing partners face new Shorts earnings rules, activity checks, and a deadline for terms.