YouTube is raising the requirements for new creators to earn advertising and subscription revenue through the YouTube Partner Program. YouTube said the new thresholds will not affect creators who are already members of the Partner Program. Shorts Creators Face an Ongoing Revenue ThresholdYouTube is also changing how Shorts revenue is distributed. Premium Lite Expands to More MarketsYouTube is also expanding Premium Lite to every country where YouTube Premium is available. Existing creators can review the new Partner Program terms through YouTube Studio before they take effect on February 1, 2027.