# YouTube raises partner program entry thresholds from 2027

2026-08-13T07:15:15+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

YouTube will tighten its Partner Program from February 1, 2027, raising entry requirements for new creators. New applicants need 8,000 qualified watch hours in the past year or 20 million qualified Shorts views in 90 days. Shorts creators must hit 10 million views in 90 days to keep ad and subscription revenue. Existing members are exempt from these thresholds. The platform is expanding Premium Lite globally, with 60% of net subscription revenue going into a creator pool, double the rate for standard Premium. YouTube also plans new earnings tools like shopping bonuses and trend incentives. With over 3 million current partners, the company expects to pay creators more in 2027 than in 2026.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/youtube-is-changing-creator-monetisation-rules-from-2027-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-article-155589981>
- gadgets360.com <https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/youtube-partner-program-updates-premium-lite-plan-shorts-revenue-distribution-11893264>

Tags: creator monetisation, Google, Indian creators, Premium Lite, Shortshorts, YouTube Partner Program
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