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ALT Starting Feb. 1, 2027, YPP entry thresholds for new applicants are changing to 8,000 qualified watch hours in the last 365 days, or 20M qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days. There are no changes to the eligibility requirements to gain access to fan funding features (ex: Super Chats & channel memberships), YouTube Creator Partnerships, or YouTube Shopping. These products will continue to help creators to start their earning journeys even earlier when they reach 500 subscribers and either 3,000 qualified watch hours in the last 365 days or 3M qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.

ALT Launching New Shorts Incentive Programs Creators who regularly post Shorts, including those in earlier stages who may fall below the 10M views mark, will soon benefit from new targeted incentive programs designed to support diverse revenue streams. These include bonuses for YouTube Shopping, incentives for brand deals, and earnings boosts for cultural trend activations. We will share specific criteria and how to opt in soon.