Shorts Monetization Update: What Changed and What Creators Are Earning

The Revenue Reality

Shorts RPM remains significantly lower than long-form — typically $0.03–$0.06 per 1,000 views versus $1–$10 for long-form. The real value of Shorts is audience acquisition, not direct revenue. Creators using Shorts purely as a discovery funnel into long-form report the best overall channel economics.