YouTube Monetization Requirements Calculator

See how far you are from 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours. The 500-subscriber tier and the February 2027 change are on the same page.

Your numbers stay on this device. Come back, update them, and see how much you grew since last time.

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Only watch hours from public long-form videos count. Watch hours from Shorts in the Shorts Feed don't.
It's a rolling 12-month total, so old months drop off. The calculator shows where your total levels out if your last-28-day pace holds.

Monetization requirements at a glance

Based on official help pages as of Oct 11, 2026. We update this when they change.

YouTube Partner Program, 500-subscriber tier

Option 1: Subscribers: 500, Public uploads, last 90 days: 3 uploads, Public watch hours, last 12 months: 3,000 hours
Option 2: Subscribers: 500, Public uploads, last 90 days: 3 uploads, Shorts views, last 90 days: 3,000,000 views

Unlocks: Fan funding (memberships, Super Chat and more) and YouTube Shopping

Follow the monetization policies, turn on 2-Step Verification and link one AdSense for YouTube account.
This tier is open in listed countries, including the US.

Source: YouTube Help: Overview of the expanded YouTube Partner Program, YouTube Help: Changes to the YouTube Partner Program

YouTube Partner Program ad revenue (current thresholds)

Applies to creators joining through Jan 31, 2027.

Option 1: Subscribers: 1,000, Public watch hours, last 12 months: 4,000 hours
Option 2: Subscribers: 1,000, Shorts views, last 90 days: 10,000,000 views

Unlocks: Ad revenue sharing and YouTube Premium revenue

Watch hours from Shorts in the Shorts Feed don't count toward the 4,000 hours.
Hitting the numbers lets you apply. A review still decides.

Source: YouTube Help: YouTube Partner Program overview & eligibility, YouTube Help: YouTube Partner Program availability

YouTube Partner Program ad revenue (from Feb 1, 2027)

Applies from Feb 1, 2027.

Option 1: Subscribers: 1,000, Public watch hours, last 12 months: 8,000 hours
Option 2: Subscribers: 1,000, Shorts views, last 90 days: 20,000,000 views

Unlocks: Ad revenue sharing and YouTube Premium revenue

Applies to new creators. Channels already in YPP keep their status.
The 500-subscriber tier (fan funding, Shopping) doesn't change.

Source: YouTube Help: Changes to the YouTube Partner Program

How it works

Pick a platform and enter the numbers from your Studio.
Add how much you grew in the last 28 days to get a date. Leave it blank to see only what's left.
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