YouTube Partner Program 2027: New Shorts Revenue and Entry Thresholds
YouTube announced on August 10, 2026 that from February 1, 2027 Shorts revenue sharing needs 10 million qualified Shorts views in 90 days and new YPP applicants face higher thresholds.
YouTube announced on August 10, 2026 that from February 1, 2027, creators need 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days to be eligible for ads and subscription revenue sharing on Shorts. New YPP applicants will need 8,000 qualified watch hours in the last 365 days, or 20 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days. Fan Funding and shopping entry thresholds are unchanged.
What Changed
On August 10, 2026, YouTube announced changes to the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) that take effect on February 1, 2027. They raise the bar for Shorts revenue sharing and for new creators joining the program.
"Beginning February 1, 2027, creators who have 10 million qualified Shorts views over the last 90 days will be eligible for ads and subscription revenue sharing on Shorts.
— YouTube Official Blog, August 10, 2026"
YouTube states that channels below this threshold remain in YPP and continue earning on long-form content.
The New Thresholds
| Item | From February 1, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Shorts ads and subscription revenue sharing | 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days |
| New YPP applicants | 8,000 qualified watch hours in the last 365 days, or 20 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days |
| Fan Funding and shopping entry thresholds | Unchanged |
YouTube also says creators can review and sign the new terms in YouTube Studio. For YouTube's content rules for monetized channels, see our advertiser-friendly guidelines guide.
What We Know and What We Don't
| Known (from YouTube's announcement) | Not known |
|---|---|
| The August 10, 2026 announcement; the February 1, 2027 effective date; the Shorts and entry thresholds; unchanged Fan Funding and shopping thresholds. | How many channels will fall below the Shorts threshold; whether thresholds differ by market. |
Checklist for Creators
- Check whether your channel reaches 10 million qualified Shorts views in a rolling 90 days before February 1, 2027.
- Review and sign the new YPP terms in YouTube Studio.
- If you are not yet in YPP, plan toward 8,000 watch hours in 365 days or 20 million Shorts views in 90 days.
- Follow further changes on the Policy Tracker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new YouTube Shorts monetization requirements?
What will new creators need to join YPP in 2027?
Do existing YPP members lose monetization?
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