What ChangedYouTube’s YouTube Partner Program (YPP) allows creators to earn a share of ad revenue from their videos, but the thresholds for new applicants have increased significantly. Now, those requirements have doubled: new creators must achieve 4,000 watch hours or 6 million Shorts views to qualify, according to Engadget. Think of watch hours like a job requirement. To access ad revenue — the big money — creators still need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours. What This Means for Everyday UsersIf you watch YouTube, you probably won’t notice much change.