Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Confused by the latest YouTube monetization updates? Learn exactly how the new watch hour and view requirements affect your channel.
This video breaks down the specific thresholds creators need to hit by February 1st, 2027. We clarify what the 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views requirement actually means for your status in the YouTube Partner Program. If you are worried about losing your current revenue streams, this guide provides the clarity you need regarding your long-form video earnings.
We also cover how the rolling 12-month measurement works for your monetization eligibility and what the introduction of image posts in the Shorts feed changes for your content strategy.
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⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
0:00 - You have monetization questions
0:36 - Question 1 (Grandfathered into YPP)
1:18 - Question 2 (Will I lose monetization)
2:18 - Question 3 (Hit requirements before Feb 2027)
3:17 - Question 4 (Creators in Fan funding tier)
3:50 - Question 5 (Combine watch hours and view)
4:18 - Question 6 (What counts as qualified)
5:42 - Question 7 (Do livestreams count to watch hours)
6:04 - Question 8 (Rolling 12 month/90 day window)
6:43 - Question 9 (Monetization on non-monetized channels)
7:30 - Question 10 (How can small channels reach the requirements)
8:18 - Question 11 (1,000 Subscriber requirement)
8:37 - Question 12 (When does this all happen)
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JOIN THE #RaceTo4K HERE 👉 app.vidiq.com/race-to-4k
Confused by the latest YouTube monetization updates? Learn exactly how the new watch hour and view requirements affect your channel.
This video breaks down the specific thresholds creators need to hit by February 1st, 2027. We clarify what the 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views requirement actually means for your status in the YouTube Partner Program. If you are worried about losing your current revenue streams, this guide provides the clarity you need regarding your long-form video earnings.
We also cover how the rolling 12-month measurement works for your monetization eligibility and what the introduction of image posts in the Shorts feed changes for your content strategy.
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youtube.com/channel/UCZLFu8bHbwtnIgWLg5UtINw
CONNECT WITH US!
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twitter.com/vidIQ
instagram.com/vidiq
discord.gg/g4HMeFe
tiktok.com/@vidiq.tiktok
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vidIQ CUSTOMER SUPPORT: support@vidIQ.com
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⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
0:00 - You have monetization questions
0:36 - Question 1 (Grandfathered into YPP)
1:18 - Question 2 (Will I lose monetization)
2:18 - Question 3 (Hit requirements before Feb 2027)
3:17 - Question 4 (Creators in Fan funding tier)
3:50 - Question 5 (Combine watch hours and view)
4:18 - Question 6 (What counts as qualified)
5:42 - Question 7 (Do livestreams count to watch hours)
6:04 - Question 8 (Rolling 12 month/90 day window)
6:43 - Question 9 (Monetization on non-monetized channels)
7:30 - Question 10 (How can small channels reach the requirements)
8:18 - Question 11 (1,000 Subscriber requirement)
8:37 - Question 12 (When does this all happen)
#moresubscribers #moreviews
