
How YouTube monetization works
The Partner Program splits long-form ad money 55/45 and pays Shorts from a shared pool, and every key threshold has stayed stable through 2025.
YouTube, TikTok, Twitch and Substack read through their terms: revenue splits, enforcement patterns, eligibility rules and what changes for creators.

The Partner Program splits long-form ad money 55/45 and pays Shorts from a shared pool, and every key threshold has stayed stable through 2025.