The Criteria to Monetize Youtube Channel

 What is the criteria to monetize YouTube CHANNEL?

There are two main paths to monetizing your YouTube channel, and each has its own set of criteria:

1. Joining the YouTube Partner Program (YPP):

This is the traditional route and offers access to ad revenue, merchandise shelves, and other features. Here are the requirements:

• 1,000 subscribers: This is the new standard as of November 2023, down from 4,000 previously.
• 4,000 hours of watch time in the past 12 months: This means viewers must have watched a total of 4,000 hours of your videos combined.
• A linked AdSense account: This is where you'll receive your ad revenue.
• No active Community Guidelines strikes: Your channel must be in good standing with YouTube's community guidelines.
• Live in a country/region where the YPP is available: Check the list of eligible countries here: <invalid URL removed>

2. Shorts Fund:

This option focuses on YouTube Shorts, short-form videos similar to TikTok. If you primarily create Shorts, you can apply for the Shorts Fund with these requirements:

• 1,000 subscribers: Same as the YPP.
• 10 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days: Only views from the Shorts Feed count.

Additional notes:

• You can choose either path or both, depending on your content and goals.
• Meeting the minimum requirements doesn't guarantee acceptance into the YPP. YouTube considers other factors like content quality and engagement.
• There are other monetization options like channel memberships, Super Chats, and brand deals, but these typically require a larger audience and established community.

Here are some helpful resources for more details.:

• YouTube Monetization policies: <invalid URL removed>
• YouTube Partner Program overview: <invalid URL removed>
• YouTube Shorts Fund: <invalid URL removed>

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