Here's what each platform actually requires to get monetized — so you know exactly what we're working toward. No shortcuts, no fake numbers. Real watch time and real followers only. ▶️ YOUTUBE — Partner Program • 1,000 subscribers AND 4,000 watch hours in the last 12 months, OR 10 million Shorts views in the last 90 days • 500-subscriber tier unlocks fan funding (Super Thanks, Super Chat, memberships) • Apply by January 31, 2027 — the bar is reported to double for new applicants after that date • Only real watch time counts. Sub-for-sub and fake views can get your application denied. 📘 FACEBOOK — In-Stream Ads (on-demand videos) • 5,000 followers • 60,000 minutes watched in the last 60 days (rolling window) • At least 5 active videos on the Page • Live videos: 10,000 followers and 600,000 minutes in 60 days (60,000 from live) • Stars: 500 followers — the easiest first step • Facebook's newer Content Monetization program is invite-only with no public numbers — check your own status in Professional Dashboard → Monetization • Boosted or paid views do NOT count toward the minutes Checked November 10, 2026. Meta and YouTube change these rules, so always confirm in your own dashboard before you apply. No income is guaranteed — we show the work, not just the results. Keep posting, keep supporting each other, and the numbers will follow. — Lester | The Digital Kreator