How Creators How YouTube pays creators in 2026
Requirements
| Requirement | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Subscribers | 1,000 | ✓ Official source |
| Long-form path | 4,000 qualified public watch hours in last 12 months | ✓ Official source |
| Shorts path | 10M qualified Shorts views in last 90 days | ✓ Official source |
| Other | No active Community Guidelines strikes, 2-Step Verification, linked AdSense for YouTube account, eligible country | ✓ Official source |
Revenue streams
Watch Page ads
Creator receives 55% of net ad revenue
✓ Official source
Shorts Feed ads
Creator receives 45% of revenue allocated from the Shorts Creator Pool
✓ Official source
Memberships, Supers, Shopping
Available as YPP modules
✓ Official source
Payouts & fees
Paid through AdSense for YouTube. US-dollar threshold: $100; balances below roll over. Payments are issued around the 21st–26th of the month.
Note: Starting Feb 1, 2027, new YPP applicants need 1,000 subscribers plus 8,000 qualified watch hours (365 days) or 20M Shorts views (90 days). Existing YPP members keep current status. Accept updated terms in Studio by Jan 31, 2027. Shorts Creator Pool will also require 10M qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days each month to earn from that pool.
Official sources
- YPP overview & eligibility
- Partner earnings overview
- Revenue thresholds for payment
- Shorts monetization policies
- YPP changes (Feb 2027)
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Platforms change rules often; always confirm on the official page. Badge key: ✓ Official source = confirmed on the platform's own page; Secondary = only third-party reports found; Unverified = not confirmed.
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