YouTube’s New Monetization Policy 2025: What Creators Must Know

   Jully 04, 2025 | By [Selvaranee M ] 

YouTube’s 2025 monetization update is a game-changer for creators.The eligibility threshold is now just 500 subscribers and 3,000 watch hours.YouTube Shorts creators get their own revenue-sharing model.YouTube has officially rolled out its new monetization rules for 2025, and creators worldwide are now adapting to these changes. Here are the most important updates.

YouTube’s New Monetization Policy 2025

Latest Policy Updates – July 2025

• Lowered Eligibility Threshold
  Monetization under the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) is now open to creators with:
• 500 subscribers
• 3 public uploads in the last 90 days
• 3,000 valid public watch hours (or 3 million Shorts views in 90 days)
• Monetizing Shorts is Easier Now
  YouTube Shorts creators now have a separate revenue-sharing model, offering 45% of ad revenue from Shorts Feed.
• Expanded Ad Format Control
  Creators now have advanced tools to choose between:
• Skippable ads
• Overlay ads
• In-feed video ads
  …with AI-powered ad placement suggestions.

 What It Means for Creators in 2025

This update opens monetization to a broader base of small creators while improving rewards for Shorts content. Key takeaways:

1. Faster Monetization Access: Ideal for emerging YouTubers and niche creators.
2. Shorts-Focused Growth: Encourages short-form content with viral potential.
3. Content Strategy Shift: Long-form creators may need to blend with Shorts to maximize revenue.
4. AI Integration: YouTube’s backend will now suggest best monetization practices using your past content performance.

 Tips for Creators:

• Regularly upload at least 3 videos every 90 days.
• Combine long-form + Shorts to stay algorithm-friendly.
• Use analytics to track revenue streams (Shorts vs Long videos).
• Test new ad placements for better engagement.

AI-based ad tools now help optimize monetization strategies.The policy supports faster growth for small and emerging channels.Creators can now better control ad types on their videos.Short-form content continues to be heavily prioritized.These updates make monetization more accessible than ever.

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