YouTube Just Doubled Monetization Requirements (What You Must Do)

YouTube just announced major updates to the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) effective February 1, 2027. In this video, we break down everything changing, who gets grandfathered in, and what small creators need to do right now to prepare. Key Changes Covered:New YPP Entry Requirements: Entry thresholds for new creators double to 8,000 public watch hours (or 20 million Shorts views). 1,000 Subscribers: Stays unchanged. Shorts Monetization Pool: Creators must maintain 10 million Shorts views per 90-day period to keep earning Shorts ad revenue. Grandfather Clause: Existing YPP members will NOT lose ad access on long-form content. Fan Funding Tier: Unchanged (500 subs / 3,000 watch hours). Premium Lite Expansion: New revenue split structure rolling out globally. Catch the LIVE show M-SAT at 8 AM CDT here: https://www.youtube.com/@cruisingisfunanytime