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YouTube is making it harder for creators to start getting a cut of ad revenue

Engadget•Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 06:53 PM•2 min read

New YouTube partners will now need twice the number of watch hours or Shorts views in order to qualify for a cut of ad revenue.

Source: [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2233900/youtube-is-making-it-harder-for-creators-to-start-getting-a-cut-of-ad-revenue/)

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