The specific YouTube monetization policies for 2024 are not yet finalized, but YouTube has announced some general plans for changes to the program. These changes include:
- New eligibility criteria for Shorts: Shorts creators will now be able to monetize their videos if they have at least 1,000 subscribers and 10 million total views across all of their Shorts videos in the past 90 days.
- New ways to earn on YouTube: Creators will now be able to earn ad revenue from Shorts, in addition to ad revenue from long-form videos. YouTube will also be introducing new monetization opportunities, such as fan funding and merchandise sales.
- Opening access to Creator Music: Creators will now have access to Creator Music, which is a library of songs that they can use in their videos without having to worry about copyright infringement.
These changes are expected to be implemented in early 2024. In the meantime, creators can continue to apply for monetization under the current eligibility criteria.
Here are some of the key monetization policies that are likely to remain in place in 2024:
- Creators must have at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the past 12 months.
- Creators must live in a country that has access to the YouTube Partner Program.
- Creators must have created their AdSense account and linked it to their YouTube channel.
- Creators must not have any active Community Guidelines strikes on their channel.
In addition to these general requirements, creators must also make sure that their videos comply with all of YouTube’s monetization policies. These policies cover a wide range of topics, including:
- Copyright: Creators must not post videos that they do not have the rights to.
- Violence: Creators must not post videos that show violence or real-world harm.
- Hate speech: Creators must not post videos that promote hatred or discrimination.
- Dangerous or harmful content: Creators must not post videos that promote dangerous or harmful activities.
YouTube regularly updates its monetization policies, so it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest changes. Creators can find more information about YouTube’s monetization policies on the YouTube Help Center.
