@viral.ivoryYouTube just updated what it takes for new creators to start earning. First you need 1,000 subscribers, and then on top of that you have to hit either 8,000 qualified public watch hours in the last 12 months or 20M qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days
View original postPhoto by @viral.ivoryยท Aug 10, 2026ยท YouTube
The image is a graphic displaying YouTube monetization requirements. It shows a checklist with "1,000 subscribers" marked as complete. Below that, it presents two options for meeting further criteria: "8,000 qualified public watch hours in the last 12 months" or "20M qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days." The style is clean and informational, with a white background and bold red text for the numbers. The checkmark next to the subscriber count is a notable visual element.
@viral.ivoryYouTube just updated what it takes for new creators to start earning. First you need 1,000 subscribers, and then on top of that you have to hit either 8,000 qualified public watch hours in the last 12 months or 20M qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days
View original postPhoto by @viral.ivoryยท Aug 10, 2026ยท YouTube
The image is a graphic displaying YouTube monetization requirements. It shows a checklist with "1,000 subscribers" marked as complete. Below that, it presents two options for meeting further criteria: "8,000 qualified public watch hours in the last 12 months" or "20M qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days." The style is clean and informational, with a white background and bold red text for the numbers. The checkmark next to the subscriber count is a notable visual element.
