YouTube announced a new monetization policy on June 13, 2023, which makes it easier for smaller creators to earn money from their channels. Under the new policy, creators can qualify for fan funding if they meet the following criteria:

  • 500 subscribers
  • 3 valid public uploads within the last 90 days
  • Either 3,000 public watch hours within the last year or 3M public Shorts views in the last 90 days

This is a significant change from the previous policy, which required creators to have 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours within the past year. The new policy will make it possible for more creators to earn money from their channels, even if they are just starting out.

In addition to fan funding, creators who meet the new monetization requirements can also earn money from ad revenue. The ad revenue requirements remain the same as before:

  • 1,000 subscribers
  • 4,000 watch hours within the past year or 10M public Shorts views within the past 90 days

The new monetization policy is a positive step for smaller creators. It will make it easier for them to earn money from their channels, which will help them to continue creating content.

Here are some additional details about the new monetization policy:

  • Creators who qualify for fan funding will receive a share of the revenue generated from Super Chat, Super Stickers, and Channel Memberships.
  • Creators who qualify for ad revenue will receive a share of the revenue generated from ads that are displayed on their videos.
  • Creators who qualify for monetization must comply with YouTube's Community Guidelines and monetization policies.

The new monetization policy is effective immediately. Creators who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for monetization through the YouTube Partner Program website.