YouTube’s standard monetisation tier needs 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 public watch hours in the last 12 months, or 10 million public Shorts views in 90 days. An earlier tier asks for 500 subscribers and 3,000 hours. Check YouTube Studio for current rules, because YouTube makes the final decision.
The monetisation requirements
| Route | Standard tier | Earlier tier |
|---|---|---|
| Subscribers | 1,000 | 500 |
| Public watch hours (12 months) | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Shorts views (90 days) | 10 million | 3 million |
Other conditions apply, such as following YouTube’s channel policies and linking an AdSense account. Rules change, so confirm them in YouTube Studio.
How to track your progress
YouTube Studio shows your public watch hours and subscribers. Enter them in the YouTube watch time calculator with your weekly pace to see how many weeks remain.
How to build watch hours faster
- Make videos that hold attention past the first 30 seconds.
- Group videos into playlists so viewers keep watching.
- Use end screens to point to your next video.
- Check retention graphs and cut the parts where viewers leave.
Where an SMM panel fits
Some creators add views or subscribers to new uploads so they look active. MSP Panel lists YouTube subscribers from ₹74.07 per 1,000 and watch time services. No service can guarantee monetisation, because YouTube reviews each channel. See SMM panel for YouTubers and is an SMM panel safe.
Frequently asked questions
How many subscribers do I need to monetise in India?
The standard tier needs 1,000 subscribers, and an earlier tier needs 500. Check YouTube Studio for current rules.
How many watch hours do I need?
The standard tier needs 4,000 public watch hours in the last 12 months, and the earlier tier needs 3,000.
Do Shorts views count?
There is a separate Shorts route based on public Shorts views in 90 days. Check YouTube Studio for your channel.
Can an SMM panel guarantee monetisation?
No. YouTube decides, and it reviews channels against its policies.
Is there a calculator for this?
Yes. Use the free YouTube watch time calculator on this site.
Keep reading
- YouTube SMM PanelViews, subscribers, likes and watch time
- YouTube Watch Time CalculatorTrack 4,000 watch hours and 1,000 subscribers
- Is an SMM Panel Safe?A practical safety checklist
- How to Get 4,000 Watch Hours on YouTubeEight practical steps to reach 4,000 public watch hours on YouTube, with a way to plan your weeks.
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