The YouTube Partner Program helps creators earn from their content and now includes over 3 million @YouTubeCreators. Starting in February 2027, we’re making three updates to the program — here’s what’s changing and what’s not:
What’s changing:
- More opportunity for subscription revenue through premium lite
- Rolling minimum performance requirement to earn monthly on Shorts
- Entry thresholds for new YPP channels for ads and premium revenue
What’s not changing:
- Revenue share split across long-form and Shorts
- Eligibility for fan funding and shopping products
- Channel’s existing YPP status
YouTube just doubled the requirements to get Monetized with Ad Revenue
Now you need:
- 8,000 watch hours (Used to be 4K)
- 20M Shorts views (Used to be 10M)
This won't affect existing Partners, ONLY new applicants
Starting Feb 1st 2027
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IF I WIN, THANK YOU @LacyHimself, but if I don't, I respect them, congrats to them
I want to help up and coming creators achieve their dreams with my streamer university revenue.
I will be giving away:
- 1 brand new PC
- 1 IRL stream phone
2 people who like this tweet and reply with why they deserve it, will win.