youtube’s new updated monetization terms- shocking for me !
YouTube Partner Program overview
The YouTube Partner Program (YPP) lets creators monetize their content on YouTube. Creators can earn money from advertisements served on their videos and from YouTube Red subscribers watching their content. You can apply to join the YouTube Partner Program from your account in Creator Studio.
How to apply for the program
On January 16, 2018, we announced new eligibility requirements for the YouTube Partner Program. Previously, the requirement to join the YouTube Partner Program was 10,000 lifetime views. Now, once a channel reaches 4,000 watch hours in the previous 12 months and 1,000 subscribers it will be reviewed to join the program.
If your application is currently pending review
The new requirement applies to channels that are currently awaiting review to be in the YouTube Partner Program:
- If you meet the new threshold, your pending application will be reviewed in the next few weeks.
- If you do not yet meet the new threshold, your application will be reviewed once your channel reaches 4,000 watch hours in the previous 12 months and 1,000 subscribers (the new threshold).
If you’re currently part of the YouTube Partner Program
The new requirement applies to existing channels who are currently part of the YouTube Partner Program:
- If your channel meets the threshold, you will remain in the YouTube Partner Program.
- If your channel is below the threshold, you’ll have until February 20, 2018, before your channel is removed from the YouTube Partner Program. The YouTube Creator Academy has many tips on building your channel, such as how to make great original content and growing your audience.
- If your channel reaches the new threshold by February 20, 2018, you will automatically stay in the program (you do not need to re-apply).
