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UPDATED Aug 11, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Aug 10, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
YouTube doubles watch-hour requirement to earn money
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YouTube requires creators to meet higher watch-hour or Shorts-view thresholds to start earning.
WHO: YouTube
WHAT: YouTube increased monetization eligibility requirements for creators to 8,000 qualified watch hours or 20 million qualified Shorts views.
WHEN: Reported Aug 10, 2026 at 2:27 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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