YouTube's New Policy 2025 – What Global Creators Must Know YouTube has rolled out major policy updates in 2025 that impact content creators, monetization, copyright, and ad revenue. If you're a creator aiming for international success, especially in countries like the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and India, this guide is for you. 1. YouTube's Monetization Threshold Changed One of the biggest changes in 2025 is the updated monetization eligibility requirements. You now need: 500 subscribers 3,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months OR 3 million Shorts views in the last 90 days This is a more inclusive update aiming to bring Shorts creators into the monetization framework faster. 2. Revenue Sharing on Shorts – Updated Model In 2025, YouTube has adjusted its revenue sharing for Shorts. Creators now earn 45% of ad revenue generated via Shorts, calculated based on a pool system that deducts music licensing costs before payout. 3. Stricter Copyrigh...