Event Brief
YouTube Lowers Affiliate Program Threshold for Creators
Filed: Mar 25, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Summary: YouTube reduces the affiliate program subscriber threshold from 1,000 to 500, enabling more creators to earn money.
WHO: YouTube
WHAT: reducing the Shopping affiliate program subscriber threshold
WHEN: Mar 25, 2026 at 2:39 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: to allow creators to start making money earlier in their careers
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