YouTube content creators have to jump through increasingly high hoops to monetize their presence on the platform.

Starting February 1, 2027, new YouTube Partner Program applicants will need twice as many watch hours — or twice as many Shorts views — to share in ad revenue.

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YouTube is rolling out new requirements for creators who want to make money on the platform. Starting in February 2027, creators who wish to join the revenue-sharing tier of the YouTube Partner ...

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YouTube is doubling its watch-time and Shorts-view requirements for new creators seeking ad revenue, making entry into its Partner Program considerably tougher from 2027.

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

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Creators who want to start earning on the platform will need at least 8,000 qualified watch hours over the past year or 20 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.

Now you’ll need twice as many watch hours on YouTube to start making money from ads and subscriptions.

YouTube is doubling the viewership requirements new creators must meet before they can earn ad and Premium revenue.