# YouTube Introduces Stricter Monetization Requirements

YouTube is tightening its Partner Program eligibility rules, making it harder for creators to earn money through ads. The change primarily affects smaller and mid-sized channels, which now face higher thresholds for revenue sharing. This could reshape incentives for many creators relying on YouTube ad income.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/streaming/977474/youtube-partner-program-new-requirements) — 2026-08-10T13:26:46-04:00