YouTube now requires creators to have twice as many watch hours to start earning money
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YouTube is doubling the requirements for new creators to start earning money, raising the bar from 4,000 to 8,000 watch hours per year and from 10 million to 20 million Shorts views per 90 days. Starting February 1, 2027, these higher thresholds will make it harder for newcomers to monetize their content. Current YouTube Partner Program members will not be affected by the changes.
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