What Are the YouTube Shorts Monetization New Rules?

YouTube has updated how creators can earn from YouTube Shorts Monetization in 2025. To receive income from short-form video views, your channel must be part of the YouTube Partner Program (YPP). Inside YPP, there is a specific requirement called the Shorts Monetization Module, which creators must accept to start earning from Shorts ads and revenue sharing.

Unlike older systems, there is no fixed Shorts Fund. Instead, YouTube pools ad revenue from ads that appear between Shorts in the Shorts Feed. YouTube allocates a portion of this pool to eligible creators each month based on their share of monetized Shorts views. Creators then receive their share after adjustment for music licensing and other policy requirements.

How Many Subscribers Do You Need on YouTube Shorts to Start Earning Money?

A common question is: How many subscribers do you need on YouTube Shorts to start earning money? Under the new rules, creators need at least 1,000 subscribers to qualify. After that, they can take one of two routes to join YPP:

• 10 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days — the Shorts-based path.
• 4,000 valid public watch hours on long-form videos in 12 months — the classic monetization path.

Once you meet either requirement, YouTube reviews your channel. After approval, you can accept the Shorts Monetization Module and start earning income from Shorts views.

Is YPP Necessary to Start Earning?

Yes, YPP is necessary to start earning from any Shorts ads. Even if your Shorts get millions of views, you will not receive revenue until you join YPP and accept the Shorts Monetization Module. Views gained before accepting the module may not be counted for earnings.

How and on Which Videos Is Revenue Earned?

YouTube earns money from ads shown between Shorts, and creators receive a share of this revenue. Your earnings depend on:

• Your Shorts’ share of total eligible monetized views
• How many viewers watched your Shorts without skipping
• Geography and engagement of the audience

YouTube also shares Premium subscription revenue with creators whose Shorts are watched by Premium users.

Feature Highlights and Release Details

The new monetization structure focuses on rewarding consistent and original content. Creators are encouraged to post fresh, engaging Shorts that viewers want to watch repeatedly. Reused or low-effort content may reduce eligibility for revenue or YPP access.

Reviews: What Creators Are Saying

Creators welcome the clarity in YouTube’s new rules. Many appreciate that revenue now depends on performance rather than a single fixed fund. Some small creators find the 10 million Shorts views requirement challenging, but the new pathways make monetization more achievable for mid-level channels and those growing through long-form videos.

Disclaimer

YouTube monetization rules may change as the platform updates features and policies. Creators are advised to check YouTube Studio for the latest official information.

FAQs: YouTube Shorts Monetization

1. Can I earn money from YouTube Shorts without 1,000 subscribers?

You may unlock some fan funding features with 500 subscribers, but ad revenue requires at least 1,000 subscribers and meeting view requirements.

2. Do Shorts views count toward YPP eligibility?

Yes, valid Shorts views count toward the 10 million Shorts views requirement when paired with the subscriber threshold.

3. Do I need to accept a separate module for Shorts monetization?

Yes, after joining YPP, you must accept the Shorts Monetization Module to receive any Shorts ad revenue.

4. Which Shorts earn revenue?

Shorts that appear in the Shorts Feed and meet YouTube policies contribute to your monetized view share.