Video-sharing platform YouTube has announced a reduction in eligibility requirements for the YouTube Partner Program. Under the new policy, content creators will be able to monetize their YouTube channel once they reach 500 subscribers and 3,000 hours of watch time.
Earlier, to monetize a YouTube channel, it was necessary to meet 1000 subscribers and 4000 hours of watch time. At the same time, the viewing criteria for shorts videos has been reduced from 10 million to 3 million.
Under YouTube’s new monetization policy, this relaxation of terms will initially apply to the US, UK, Canada, South Korea and Taiwan. Soon it will be implemented in other countries including India.
YouTube has made this change in monetization policy to support small content creators. According to a report by The Verge, YouTube has also introduced some ways for small creators to earn money, including paid chat, tipping, channel subscriptions and shopping features.
To earn from YouTube channel one needs to be a part of YouTube partner program. This requires 1000 subscribers, 4000 hours of watchtime or 10 million shorts views. Builders usually take more than a year to complete them. Under the new rules, the revenue of the manufacturers will start already.
