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YouTube Is Doubling Its Monetization Threshold. Here’s What Creators Need to Know Before 2027

YouTube is doubling key monetization requirements for new creators beginning February 1, 2027. The changes will raise the bar for earning ad revenue, requiring 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views, while leaving the 1,000-subscriber requirement unchanged.