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 has announced new monetization criteria for creators starting February 1, 2027. Learn about the updated requirements for watch hours, Shorts views, and more for aspiring content creators in ...

Creator reveals how much she made from a YouTube Short with 15 million views through YouTube's new monetization program for Shorts. She shares her experience and channel impact. Georgia mayor, 23, ...

Both figures are double YouTube's current requirements of 4,000 watch hours or 10 million Shorts views. The announcement did not mention a change to the existing requirement that creators have at ...

YouTube is planning a big requirement change to the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) that will make it harder for new creators to start monetizing from ads on the site. Effective February 1, 2027, the ...

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced that the platform’s Shorts feature has reached revenue parity with regular video uploads in some regions. Speaking at the MoffettNathanson Conference on May 15, Mohan ...

New features include a vertical live video feed, side-by-side recording, and additional tools to make Shorts out of longform YouTube videos. New features include a vertical live video feed, ...

Advertisers can now run campaigns exclusively in Shorts feed or focus on horizontal content. New interactive stickers and animated ads will enhance advertising options by year-end. YouTube is ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. YouTube is doubling key Partner Program monetization thresholds for new creators from ...

YouTube creators will soon have the ability to link Shorts to other types of content, such as long-form videos. The goal is to provide a safer way for creators to direct viewers to their other content ...

With TikTok potentially poised for a U.S. ban, YouTube is touting how well its own TikTok competitor, YouTube Shorts, is paying off for creators. The company on Thursday said its short-form video ...