Both figures are double the current entry requirements of 4,000 watch hours and 10 million Shorts views. “We’re updating how we distribute Shorts revenue to reward creators who drive conversation and engagement on YouTube,” the company said. The company is expanding Premium Lite to every country where YouTube Premium is sold. Premium Lite costs USD $8.99 a month in the US, against USD $15.99 for a full Premium individual plan. Premium Lite does not include YouTube Music Premium at all.