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New YouTube creators will need 8,000 watch hours to start earning from ads – double the current bar

DATE POSTED:August 11, 2026
Music Business Worldwide
Original article
From February 1, 2027, new applicants to the YouTube Partner Program will need about 20 million qualified Shorts views over the previous 90 days.

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Music Business Worldwide
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Newswire > Aug 2026 > New YouTube creators will need 8,000 watch hours to start earning from ads – double the current bar

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