The YouTube Partner Program helps creators earn from their content and now includes over 3 million
@YouTubeCreators. Starting in February 2027, we’re making three updates to the program — here’s what’s changing and what’s not:
What’s changing:
- More opportunity for subscription revenue through premium lite
- Rolling minimum performance requirement to earn monthly on Shorts
- Entry thresholds for new YPP channels for ads and premium revenue
What’s not changing:
- Revenue share split across long-form and Shorts
- Eligibility for fan funding and shopping products
- Channel’s existing YPP status