YouTube Partner Programme (YPP) is the gateway to monetizing your channel with ads, memberships and Super Thanks. In 2026 there are two tiers.
**Tier 1 – YouTube Shopping & Channel Memberships:** 500 subscribers, 3 public uploads in 90 days, 3,000 watch hours or 3M Shorts views.
**Tier 2 – Full AdSense + all revenue features:** 1,000 subscribers, 4,000 valid public watch hours in the past 12 months OR 10 million Shorts views in 90 days.
**How to qualify faster:**
- Publish watch-time-dense tutorials (12-20 minutes perform best)
- Use YouTube Shorts to drive new subscribers quickly
- Create playlists that auto-play for binge sessions
- Avoid copyright strikes — they reset your eligibility clock
Once approved, set up: AdSense account, channel memberships, Super Thanks, merch shelf and YouTube Premium revenue. Our Monetization Setup service handles all of this.
**Tier 1 – YouTube Shopping & Channel Memberships:** 500 subscribers, 3 public uploads in 90 days, 3,000 watch hours or 3M Shorts views.
**Tier 2 – Full AdSense + all revenue features:** 1,000 subscribers, 4,000 valid public watch hours in the past 12 months OR 10 million Shorts views in 90 days.
**How to qualify faster:**
- Publish watch-time-dense tutorials (12-20 minutes perform best)
- Use YouTube Shorts to drive new subscribers quickly
- Create playlists that auto-play for binge sessions
- Avoid copyright strikes — they reset your eligibility clock
Once approved, set up: AdSense account, channel memberships, Super Thanks, merch shelf and YouTube Premium revenue. Our Monetization Setup service handles all of this.
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