Posted On: October 19th 2026, 12:15 pm
YouTube just doubled the monetization bar 😳
From Feb 2027, new channels need 8,000 watch hours (was 4,000) — or 20M Shorts views (was 10M).
Already monetized? You're safe.
Not yet? ~105 days left — and there's a hidden Jan 31 cutoff.
Your only play now: high-CPM niche + retention-first scripts + a real production system.
Free guide + tools — link in bio.
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