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YouTube Doubles Watch Hours for New Monetization
By KICKU RA KICKU
•51 minutes ago
•Updated August 11, 2026
•2 min read
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- 1New creators will need 8,000 qualified watch hours or 20 million qualified Shorts views to begin monetizing.
- 2The new requirements will take effect February 1, while existing YouTube Partner Program members will not be affected.
- 3Shorts creators must maintain 10 million views within 90 days to continue earning from the Shorts Creators Pool.
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