YouTube is changing Partner Program entry from 1 February 2027. This planner compares the rules that apply today with the new ones, shows how far you are from each, and estimates the date you could qualify at your current pace.
How to use it
- Enter your subscribers, public watch hours from the last 365 days and Shorts views from the last 90 days.
- Add your upload pace and average results per video.
- Compare the two rule sets side by side and read the monthly target needed to hit your date.
How it works
Rules shown, per YouTube Help and the YouTube Blog post of 10 August 2026: Today (ads and Premium revenue sharing) 1,000 subscribers plus 4,000 public watch hours in the last 12 months, or 10 million public Shorts views in the last 90 days. For new applicants from 1 February 2027 1,000 subscribers plus 8,000 qualified watch hours in the last 365 days, or 20 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days. Fan funding and Shopping stay at 500 subscribers plus 3,000 watch hours or 3 million Shorts views. Creators already in the program keep their status. From the same date, Shorts revenue sharing needs 10 million Shorts views in the last 90 days.
The projection adds your estimated new watch hours each month to what you have now. Real life is lumpier, hours older than 365 days drop out, and YouTube reviews every application. Confirm the live rules in YouTube Studio before you rely on any date.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Partner Program requirements in 2027?
From 1 February 2027, new applicants for the standard program need 1,000 subscribers and either 8,000 qualified public watch hours in the last 365 days or 20 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days. Fan funding and Shopping thresholds are unchanged at 500 subscribers and 3,000 hours or 3 million Shorts views.
Do the new rules affect me if I am already in the program?
YouTube says creators already in the program keep their status under the new entry rule. Existing partners do need to accept the updated terms in YouTube Studio by 31 January 2027.
Can I apply before February 2027?
Eligibility is decided when you apply. If you already meet the current thresholds you can apply now and Studio will tell you if you qualify. Always check the live requirements shown in YouTube Studio.
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