"To qualify for monetization through the YouTube Partner Program in 2025, you'll need to meet one of these thresholds: 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the last 12 monthsor 500 subscribers, 3 public uploads in the last 90 days, and 3,000 valid watch hours in the last 12 months Knowing this target helps you focus your energy on what matters most: subscribers and watch time."
"Watch time is king. To hit monetization requirements quickly, you need videos that people actually finish watching. A few tips: Hook viewers in the first 15 seconds Use storytelling to keep people engaged Add visuals, captions, and music to make content dynamic End with a call-to-action that leads to another one of your videos If people stay longer on your channel, YouTube will promote your content more."
Monetization requires meeting specific subscriber and watch-time thresholds: either 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in 12 months, or 500 subscribers with three public uploads in 90 days plus 3,000 valid watch hours in 12 months. Choose a focused niche with demand and sustainability, such as tech, gaming, finance, educational how-to, or lifestyle. Prioritize high-retention videos by hooking viewers early, using storytelling, and adding visuals, captions, and music. Maintain a consistent upload schedule to build trust. Optimize content for search and discovery, encourage viewers to watch more, and use analytics to iterate and improve performance.
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