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YouTube raises the cost of entering its monetization program for new creators

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August 11, 2026 | 3:00 PM1 min read
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YouTube raises the cost of entering its monetization program for new creators

YouTube is making its monetization requirements substantially harder for new creators, doubling the watch-time threshold for long-form content and raising the Shorts requirement from 10 million to 20 million qualified views over 90 days. The changes take effect on February 1, 2027, and will apply to new creators seeking advertising and Premium revenue sharing through … The post YouTube raises the cost of entering its monetization program for new creators appeared first on TechTrendsKE .

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