Amid all the changes coming to YouTube's Partner Program, one important tier remains completely untouched.
What Stays the Same
The 500-subscriber tier \u2014 which unlocks fan-funding features like Super Chat, channel memberships, and creator partnership programs \u2014 keeps its current requirements: 500 subscribers plus either 3,000 watch hours or 3 million views in the last 90 days.
Why This Matters for New Creators
This tier remains a realistic, faster milestone for newer channels to reach while working toward the higher ad-revenue thresholds.