What does “4,000 watch time” on YouTube mean?
"4,000 watch time" on YouTube refers to the total number of hours people have spent watching your videos over a certain period, typically within the past 12 months. This watch time is a key requirement to qualify for the YouTube Partner Program, which allows creators to monetize their channels through ads and other features. To join the Partner Program, YouTube requires: 1. 4,000 watch hours in the last 12 months, and 2. 1,000 subscribers on your channel. This threshold helps YouTube ensure that creators are consistently producing engaging content and have an active audience before enabling monetization options.