Shorts thresholds
| Goal | Subscribers | Shorts views (90 days) | Views per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fan funding | 500 | 3,000,000 | ≈ 33,300 |
| Ad revenue (now) | 1,000 | 10,000,000 | ≈ 111,100 |
| Ad revenue (from Feb 1, 2027) | 1,000 | 20,000,000 | ≈ 222,200 |
Only Shorts views in the Shorts feed count, and the 90-day window rolls daily, so a viral month can qualify you while a slow quarter can't. Shorts revenue is pooled from ads between Shorts and shared by views, so per-view pay is far lower than long videos; see the YouTube money calculator.
Daily views needed = Shorts views required ÷ 90
Example: 10,000,000 ÷ 90 ≈ 111,111 Shorts views a day, every day for three months.
Sources: YouTube Help: YouTube Partner Program overview; 9to5Google: YouTube Partner Program changes (Aug 10, 2026); Social Media Today: YouTube announces changes to creator monetization. Checked November 13, 2026. Platforms change these rules; your creator dashboard shows the live requirements for your account.