YouTube has announced that creators must now accumulate at least 8,000 qualified watch hours over the past year or achieve 20 million qualified views on Shorts within the last 90 days to be eligible for monetization on the platform.
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YouTube increases watch hour requirement for monetization
YouTube has updated its monetization policy, requiring creators to have 8,000 qualified watch hours in the past year or 20 million qualified views on Shorts in the last 90 days to start earning money. This change aims to enhance the quality of content on the platform.
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YouTube now requires creators to have twice as many watch hours to start earning money
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