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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.

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

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I’m an avid YouTube Shorts viewer. Don’t get me wrong — I’m not proud of it. But the doomscrolling habit has firmly taken hold, and at this point, I’m not sure there’s any way out. That said, spending ...

YouTube Monetization Update: Claims circulating online suggest that YouTube is preparing to make earning money significantly harder for new creators from February 1, 2027. Some reports claim the ...

YouTube has long been the most reliable source of income for content creators in the digital world. However, earning money ...

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