Thinking of becoming a YouTuber in 2025? You're not alone. With billions of active users and a growing creator economy, YouTube remains one of the most powerful platforms to earn income through your creativity. But how do you start making money on YouTube? In this blog post, I’ll list the updated eligibility criteria for joining the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) and monetizing your content in 2025. 🚀 What is the YouTube Partner Program (YPP)? The YouTube Partner Program allows creators to monetize their videos through ads, memberships, Super Chats, and more. Once you're in the program, YouTube shares ad revenue generated from your content. ✅ New Monetization Requirements for 2025 YouTube now offers two entry points into the Partner Program. Here’s what you need: 📈 Option 1: Standard Path to Early Monetization At least 500 subscribers At least 3 public video uploads in the last 90 days At least 3,000 valid public watch hours in the last 12 months ...