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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.

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

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.

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

Starting in February 2027, creators will face higher monetization thresholds and a new rolling requirement for Shorts revenue.

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.

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

YouTube is seriously raising the bar for entry into its revenue sharing YouTube Partner Program early next year.

YouTube doubles its Partner Program entry bar from February 2027: 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views. Existing partners keep their place.

YouTube is rolling out new terms and conditions for monetized channels. All YouTube Partner Program creators must accept the new terms by July 10. YouTube Shorts monetization is available on February ...