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    {
      "id": "learn_r1852_youtube_product_review_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_ypp_eligibility",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: YPP entry requirements",
      "summary": "YouTube requires 1,000 subscribers and either 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months or 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days to apply for the YouTube Partner Program",
      "body": "YouTube requires 1,000 subscribers and either 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months or 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days to apply for the YouTube Partner Program\n\nWhat Google LLC (YouTube Help) actually says:\n\n“Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC (YouTube Help)",
      "evidence_quote": "Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1852-youtube-product-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "YPP entry requirements",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Applies in countries where YPP is available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1852_youtube_product_review_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_shorts_threshold",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: Shorts monetization minimum performance",
      "summary": "Starting February 1, 2027, creators need 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days to earn from the Shorts Creator Pool each month",
      "body": "Starting February 1, 2027, creators need 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days to earn from the Shorts Creator Pool each month\n\nWhat Google LLC (YouTube Help) actually says:\n\n“To earn each month from the Shorts Creator Pool, creators will now need to maintain 10M qualified Shorts views over the last 90 days.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC (YouTube Help)",
      "evidence_quote": "To earn each month from the Shorts Creator Pool, creators will now need to maintain 10M qualified Shorts views over the last 90 days.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "1852-youtube-product-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Shorts monetization minimum performance",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Effective Feb 1, 2027",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1852_youtube_product_review_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_shorts_revenue_share",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: Shorts ad revenue split",
      "summary": "Monetizing creators keep 45% of their allocated revenue from Shorts Feed ad revenue sharing, regardless of music usage",
      "body": "Monetizing creators keep 45% of their allocated revenue from Shorts Feed ad revenue sharing, regardless of music usage\n\nWhat Google LLC (YouTube Help) actually says:\n\n“Monetizing creators will keep 45% of their allocated revenue, regardless if music was used or not.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC (YouTube Help)",
      "evidence_quote": "Monetizing creators will keep 45% of their allocated revenue, regardless if music was used or not.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1852-youtube-product-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Shorts ad revenue split",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Applies to Shorts Feed ads",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1852_youtube_product_review_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_premium_lite_share",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: Premium Lite revenue share",
      "summary": "For Premium Lite, creators share in a pool representing 60% of net subscription revenue; for Premium views, creators share in a pool representing 30% of net subscription revenue",
      "body": "For Premium Lite, creators share in a pool representing 60% of net subscription revenue; for Premium views, creators share in a pool representing 30% of net subscription revenue\n\nWhat Google LLC (YouTube Help) actually says:\n\n“For Premium Lite, creators will share in a pool representing 60% of net subscription revenue. For Premium views, creators will share in a pool representing 30% of net subscription revenue.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12843009",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC (YouTube Help)",
      "evidence_quote": "For Premium Lite, creators will share in a pool representing 60% of net subscription revenue. For Premium views, creators will share in a pool representing 30% of net subscription revenue.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1852-youtube-product-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Premium Lite revenue share",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Based on 2026 performance data",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1852_youtube_product_review_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_payout_threshold",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: Payment minimum threshold",
      "summary": "YouTube requires a $100 balance in the YouTube payments account before issuing a payment",
      "body": "YouTube requires a $100 balance in the YouTube payments account before issuing a payment\n\nWhat Google LLC (YouTube Help) actually says:\n\n“You should get paid by the 21st or 26th each month if your balance meets the payment threshold and there aren't any payment holds on your account. Example: If the YouTube payment threshold is $100, and you reached that threshold amount in June, then we will issue you a payment by July 26, if not earlier.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/11602441",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC (YouTube Help)",
      "evidence_quote": "You should get paid by the 21st or 26th each month if your balance meets the payment threshold and there aren't any payment holds on your account. Example: If the YouTube payment threshold is $100, and you reached that threshold amount in June, then we will issue you a payment by July 26, if not earlier.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1852-youtube-product-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Payment minimum threshold",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "AdSense for YouTube payments account",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1852_youtube_product_review_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_payout_schedule",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: Payment schedule",
      "summary": "Finalized YouTube earnings are added to the YouTube payments account balance in AdSense for YouTube between the 7th and 12th of the following month, with payment issued by the 21st or 26th",
      "body": "Finalized YouTube earnings are added to the YouTube payments account balance in AdSense for YouTube between the 7th and 12th of the following month, with payment issued by the 21st or 26th\n\nWhat Google LLC (YouTube Help) actually says:\n\n“Your finalized YouTube earnings each month are added to your YouTube payments account balance in AdSense for YouTube between the 7th and 12th of the following month. You should get paid by the 21st or 26th each month if your balance meets the payment threshold and there aren't any payment holds on your account.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/11602441",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC (YouTube Help)",
      "evidence_quote": "Your finalized YouTube earnings each month are added to your YouTube payments account balance in AdSense for YouTube between the 7th and 12th of the following month. You should get paid by the 21st or 26th each month if your balance meets the payment threshold and there aren't any payment holds on your account.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1852-youtube-product-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Payment schedule",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "AdSense for YouTube",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1852_youtube_product_review_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_ypp_updated_thresholds",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: Updated YPP entry thresholds effective Feb 2027",
      "summary": "Starting February 1, 2027, new YPP creators need 8,000 qualified watch hours in the last 365 days or 20 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days, plus 1,000 subscribers",
      "body": "Starting February 1, 2027, new YPP creators need 8,000 qualified watch hours in the last 365 days or 20 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days, plus 1,000 subscribers\n\nWhat Google LLC (YouTube Help) actually says:\n\n“Starting Feb. 1, 2027, YPP entry thresholds for new creators are changing to 8,000 qualified watch hours in the last 365 days, or 20M qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days, in addition to still needing 1k subscribers.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12843009",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC (YouTube Help)",
      "evidence_quote": "Starting Feb. 1, 2027, YPP entry thresholds for new creators are changing to 8,000 qualified watch hours in the last 365 days, or 20M qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days, in addition to still needing 1k subscribers.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "1852-youtube-product-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Updated YPP entry thresholds effective Feb 2027",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "New creators only; existing YPP members not impacted",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1852_youtube_product_review_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_channel_memberships_threshold",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: Channel memberships eligibility",
      "summary": "Channel memberships require 500 subscribers, 3 public uploads in the last 90 days, and either 3,000 qualified watch hours or 3 million qualified Shorts views",
      "body": "Channel memberships require 500 subscribers, 3 public uploads in the last 90 days, and either 3,000 qualified watch hours or 3 million qualified Shorts views\n\nWhat Google LLC (YouTube Help) actually says:\n\n“500 subscribers, 3 public uploads in the last 90 days, Either: 3,000 qualified watch hours on long form videos in the last 365 days, 3 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72857",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC (YouTube Help)",
      "evidence_quote": "500 subscribers, 3 public uploads in the last 90 days, Either: 3,000 qualified watch hours on long form videos in the last 365 days, 3 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1852-youtube-product-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Channel memberships eligibility",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Must be 18+, live in eligible country, accept Commerce Product Module",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1852_youtube_product_review_channel_creator_platforms_bls_videographer_wage",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: Median annual wage for camera operators",
      "summary": "The median annual wage for camera operators, television, video, and film was $74,990 in May 2025, with the lowest 10% earning less than $38,520 and the highest 10% earning more than $135,180",
      "body": "The median annual wage for camera operators, television, video, and film was $74,990 in May 2025, with the lowest 10% earning less than $38,520 and the highest 10% earning more than $135,180\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“The median annual wage for camera operators, television, video, and film was $74,990 in May 2025. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $38,520, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $135,180.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/film-and-video-editors-and-camera-operators.htm",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics",
      "evidence_quote": "The median annual wage for camera operators, television, video, and film was $74,990 in May 2025. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $38,520, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $135,180.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1852-youtube-product-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook",
      "topic": "Median annual wage for camera operators",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "U.S. national data",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1852_youtube_product_review_channel_creator_platforms_bls_video_editor_wage",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: Median annual wage for film and video editors",
      "summary": "The median annual wage for film and video editors was $75,420 in May 2025, with the lowest 10% earning less than $40,280 and the highest 10% earning more than $148,550",
      "body": "The median annual wage for film and video editors was $75,420 in May 2025, with the lowest 10% earning less than $40,280 and the highest 10% earning more than $148,550\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“The median annual wage for film and video editors was $75,420 in May 2025. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $40,280, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $148,550.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/film-and-video-editors-and-camera-operators.htm",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics",
      "evidence_quote": "The median annual wage for film and video editors was $75,420 in May 2025. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $40,280, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $148,550.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1852-youtube-product-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook",
      "topic": "Median annual wage for film and video editors",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "U.S. national data",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1852_youtube_product_review_channel_creator_platforms_bls_employment_count",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: Employment count for camera operators and editors",
      "summary": "Camera operators, television, video, and film held about 72,000 jobs in 2025, with employment projected to grow 3% from 2025 to 2035 (1,900 additional jobs)",
      "body": "Camera operators, television, video, and film held about 72,000 jobs in 2025, with employment projected to grow 3% from 2025 to 2035 (1,900 additional jobs)\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Number of Jobs, 2025: 72,000. Job Outlook, 2025–35: 3% (As fast as average). Employment Change, 2025–35: 1,900.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/film-and-video-editors-and-camera-operators.htm",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics",
      "evidence_quote": "Number of Jobs, 2025: 72,000. Job Outlook, 2025–35: 3% (As fast as average). Employment Change, 2025–35: 1,900.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1852-youtube-product-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook",
      "topic": "Employment count for camera operators and editors",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "U.S. national data",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1852_youtube_product_review_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_targeted_shads_revenue",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: Targeted Shorts ads revenue share",
      "summary": "Starting February 1, 2027, eligible creators can earn a direct 45% revenue share from targeted Shorts ads placed on groups of 5 or fewer channels, paid on top of the standard Shorts Creator Pool earnings",
      "body": "Starting February 1, 2027, eligible creators can earn a direct 45% revenue share from targeted Shorts ads placed on groups of 5 or fewer channels, paid on top of the standard Shorts Creator Pool earnings\n\nWhat Google LLC (YouTube Help) actually says:\n\n“If an advertiser targets an ad to a group of five or fewer channels, eligible creators can earn a direct 45% revenue share from those placements. This is paid on top of your standard earnings from the general Shorts Creator Pool.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12843009",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC (YouTube Help)",
      "evidence_quote": "If an advertiser targets an ad to a group of five or fewer channels, eligible creators can earn a direct 45% revenue share from those placements. This is paid on top of your standard earnings from the general Shorts Creator Pool.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "1852-youtube-product-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Targeted Shorts ads revenue share",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Advertiser-targeted Shorts ads only",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1852_youtube_product_review_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_activity_requirements",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: YPP channel activity requirements",
      "summary": "Starting February 1, 2027, a YouTube channel is considered active if it meets any of: 1,000 qualified watch hours in the past 365 days, 1 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days, or 2 long-form videos or 5 Shorts uploaded every 90 days",
      "body": "Starting February 1, 2027, a YouTube channel is considered active if it meets any of: 1,000 qualified watch hours in the past 365 days, 1 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days, or 2 long-form videos or 5 Shorts uploaded every 90 days\n\nWhat Google LLC (YouTube Help) actually says:\n\n“Starting February 1, 2027, your channel is considered active if you meet any of the following requirements: 1,000 qualified watch hours in the past 365 days, or 1 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days, or 2 long-form videos or 5 Shorts uploaded every 90 days”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12843009",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC (YouTube Help)",
      "evidence_quote": "Starting February 1, 2027, your channel is considered active if you meet any of the following requirements: 1,000 qualified watch hours in the past 365 days, or 1 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days, or 2 long-form videos or 5 Shorts uploaded every 90 days",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "1852-youtube-product-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "YPP channel activity requirements",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Effective Feb 1, 2027",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "rules.content"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1852_youtube_product_review_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_signup_verification",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: Account verification requirements for YPP",
      "summary": "YouTube requires 2-Step Verification to be turned on for the Google Account and an active AdSense for YouTube account linked to the channel to join the YouTube Partner Program",
      "body": "YouTube requires 2-Step Verification to be turned on for the Google Account and an active AdSense for YouTube account linked to the channel to join the YouTube Partner Program\n\nWhat Google LLC (YouTube Help) actually says:\n\n“Make sure 2-Step Verification is turned on for your Google Account. Have one active AdSense for YouTube account linked to your channel, or be ready to set one up in YouTube Studio if you don't already have one.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC (YouTube Help)",
      "evidence_quote": "Make sure 2-Step Verification is turned on for your Google Account. Have one active AdSense for YouTube account linked to your channel, or be ready to set one up in YouTube Studio if you don't already have one.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1852-youtube-product-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Account verification requirements for YPP",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "All YPP applicants",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}