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Time to each bar at your pace from the last 28 days
From 1 February 2027, new applicants need 8,000 hours or 20M Shorts views for ads.
How can you get there faster?
Dr Roto spent four years on YouTube earning $0, then reached $500 a month after three months of work with an AIR specialist.
Bars and countries: YouTube Help, 5 Nov 2026. Time is an estimate at your current pace.