
YouTube Just Changed Monetization 10 Things You Need to Know
12 Aug 2026
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"Significant YouTube monetization updates include higher YPP thresholds (8,000 watch hours, 20M Shorts views by 2027), grandfathered creators, new activity benchmarks, and opportunities like YouTube Premium Light (60% revenue share) and Shorts incentives, with advice on adapting to algorithm changes and prioritizing long-form content."
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