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Monetization

YouTube monetization countdown

Turn your monthly growth into a date for the Partner Programme, on the long-form path and the Shorts path.

Free · No sign-up · Runs entirely in your browser

TodayGained per monthSubscribersWatch hours (last 12 months)Shorts views (last 90 days)

Enter today's numbers from YouTube Studio and what you gain in a typical month.

How to use the countdown

  1. 1Enter today's subscribers, watch hours and Shorts views from YouTube Studio.
  2. 2Enter what you gain in a typical month.
  3. 3Read the pace needed per month, not only the date: rolling windows can make a date impossible.

FAQ

Straight answers

Are the 2027 thresholds official?

Not as of September 2026. Creator outlets reported 8,000 watch hours or 20M Shorts views for new applicants from February 1, 2027; YouTube's Help Center still lists 4,000 hours or 10M Shorts views. The tool labels the 2027 figures as reported.

Is this tool free and private?

Yes. The tool runs in your browser. Inputs are not sent to Unfaced, stored, or charged for.

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