YouTube Shorts Monetization 2026: Tất Cả Những Gì Thay Đổi Và Cách Tận Dụng
YouTube Shorts monetization đã trải qua nhiều thay đổi kể từ khi ra mắt. Năm 2026, model đã stable hơn và revenue potential rõ ràng hơn cho creators.
Current Monetization Model (2026)
YouTube Partner Program (YPP) Shorts requirements:
- 500+ subscribers
- 3,000+ watch hours OR 3M+ Shorts views (90 days)
- Follow community guidelines
Revenue sharing: YouTube now shares 45% of ad revenue from Shorts (up from earlier model which used a pool system).
RPM range (verified creator data):
- Average: $3.50–$6.00/1,000 views
- High-performing niches: $8–$15/1,000 views
- Low-performing niches: $1.50–$3/1,000 views
What Changed That Matters
Change 1: Direct ad revenue (not pooled) Before: Revenue came from pooled fund divided among creators. Now: Direct ad revenue share. Better for top performers.
Change 2: Super Thanks on Shorts Viewers can now tip creators directly on Shorts videos. Adds meaningful revenue for channels with engaged audience.
Change 3: Affiliate link in Shorts YouTube now allows affiliate links in Shorts descriptions, same as long-form. This is the biggest revenue opportunity for most creators.
Maximizing Shorts Revenue In 2026
Strategy 1: Thumbnail matters even for Shorts
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Strategy 2: Series format
"Part 1, Part 2, Part 3..." forces subscription behavior. More subscribers = more views per video = more total revenue.
Strategy 3: Affiliate + platform revenue
Platform revenue alone is modest. Top Shorts creators make 3–5x more from affiliate links than AdSense.
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