How Creators August 10, 2026 · Platform payouts · ✓ Official source
YouTube raises YPP entry bars from Feb 1, 2027
What happened
YouTube announced its first major Partner Program changes since 2018. New creators applying for ad and Premium revenue sharing will need 8,000 qualified watch hours in 365 days, or 20 million qualified Shorts views in 90 days. YouTube says creators already in YPP aren't affected by the entry change, and fan funding and shopping thresholds stay the same. New terms take effect Feb 1, 2027.
💰 What it means for creators' moneyIf you're close to the current bar, the next few months matter. After Feb 1, 2027, new channels need roughly double the watch time to earn ad revenue, so fan funding and Shopping become the earlier ways to earn.
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