EQUIPEngadget · 1h ago
YouTube is making it harder for creators to start getting a cut of ad revenue
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YouTube has implemented stricter eligibility requirements for its Partner Program by doubling the necessary engagement metrics for ad revenue sharing. This policy shift increases the barrier to entry for new content creators seeking direct platform monetization.
- 01New partners now require twice the previous watch hours to qualify for advertising revenue
- 02Shorts view thresholds have doubled for creators entering the revenue sharing ecosystem
- 03Stricter standards reflect a shift in platform monetization strategy for emerging digital content
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New YouTube partners will now need twice the number of watch hours or Shorts views in order to qualify for a cut of ad revenue.