[Update on YPP 2023] Starting from 9th January 2023, updates to YouTube Partner Program (YPP) will open up access to partnership for more creators and give all partners more ways to make money with Shorts, including revenue sharing on ads. Revenue sharing for Shorts ads will begin on February 1, 2023 for those who sign the appropriate agreements beforehand. Learn all the details on this page.
More opportunity for more creators
Year 2023 YouTube offers 10 ways for creators to earn money on YouTube. While they’re adding to the ways you can earn with this announcement, they’re also introducing varying eligibility thresholds for YPP to open it up to even more creators. Starting from 9th January 2023, newly eligible creators will be able to join YPP by either:
- Getting 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months, or
- Getting 1,000 subscribers with 10 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days.
Keep in mind that any public watch hours from Shorts views in the Shorts Feed won’t count towards the 4,000 public watch hours threshold.
To be eligible for monetization, channels must upload original content, whether created on or off YouTube.
Examples of ineligible videos include:
- Non-original videos, like unedited clips from movies or TV shows
- Reuploading other creators’ content from YouTube or other platforms, with no original content added
To monetize with ads, content must also meet our advertiser-friendly content guidelines.
Become a partner – [Update 2023] YouTube Partner Program (YPP) Contract Terms for all Youtubers
Join the YouTube Partner Program to earn money, get creator support and more.
Watch page ads
Earn from ads and YouTube Premium on the watch page
- You can earn from ads that show up before, during, after and around your videos on the watch page.
- You can also earn revenue when a YouTube Premium subscriber watches your content on the watch page.
Shorts Feed ads
Earn from ads and YouTube Premium in the Shorts Feed
- You can earn revenue from ads that run in between videos in the Shorts Feed.
- You can also earn revenue when a YouTube Premium subscriber watches your content in the Shorts Feed.
Memberships
Join other successful creators who earn monthly revenue with memberships
- Your fans pay for special perks, and you earn extra income.
- Viewers will see a Join button on your channel and video pages. Offer your fans special badges, emoji and access to perks that you create at multiple price levels. You receive 70% of net revenue.
Supers
Strengthen connections with your fans using Supers
- Super Chat, Super Stickers and Super Thanks help you engage with your community and feel supported.
- With Supers, you can build relationships with fans and earn each time that a highlighted chat or animated message is purchased.
Shopping
Create engaging shopping experiences
- Help your viewers discover products and shop while they watch your content.
- Connect your own shop to start sharing products across your channel.