YouTube fan funding

From 500 subscribers, fans can pay you through memberships, Super Thanks, Super Chat and Shopping.

Needs an audienceLast checked 2026-10-25Rules can change

Followers needed: 500 YouTube subscribers.
What it pays: Fan payments and Shopping commissions; YouTube publishes no fixed rate. Ad revenue unlocks later at 1,000 subscribers + 4,000 watch hours (12 months) or 10M Shorts views (90 days).
The catch: Only in eligible countries; review takes about a month; no ad revenue share at this tier.
Great for: Tutorials, Gaming, Niche hobbies

How to start

STEP 1500 subs

STEP 23 uploads

STEP 3Watch time

STEP 4Apply

Reach 500 subscribers.

Post 3 valid public uploads in 90 days.

Get 3,000 watch hours in 12 months or 3M Shorts views in 90 days.

Turn on 2-Step Verification, link one AdSense account and apply.

The catch: Only in eligible countries; review takes about a month; no ad revenue share at this tier.

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