Two-Tier YPP
Tier 1 — Expanded Partner Program
Requirements: 500 subscribers, 3 public uploads in 90 days, and either 3,000 watch hours or 3M Shorts views. Features: memberships, Super Thanks, Super Chat.
Tier 2 — Full YPP (Ad Revenue)
Requirements: 1,000 subscribers and either 4,000 watch hours or 10M Shorts views. Features: all Tier 1 features plus ad revenue sharing.
The Takeaway
These changes benefit authentic creators. The lower Tier 1 threshold means smaller channels can start earning faster. Overall: good news.
