Valid public watch hours
Watch time that counts toward a public monetization threshold under a platform rule. Private, deleted, unlisted, or ad-campaign views may not count.
Glossary
Creator monetization glossary
Short definitions for watch hours, impressions, payout thresholds, account standing, and monetization reviews.
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Valid Shorts views
Short-form views that meet a platform eligibility rule. For YouTube, Shorts views are treated separately from long-form public watch hours.
Organic impressions
Impressions earned without paid promotion. X uses organic impressions as part of its creator revenue-sharing eligibility rules.
Account in good standing
A creator account without relevant active policy issues, repeated violations, or unresolved restrictions that block monetization.
Payout threshold
The minimum earnings required before a platform sends money to the creator through its payout provider.
Supported country
A country or region where the platform, monetization product, and payout provider are available for that creator account.
Creator revenue sharing
A monetization model where a platform shares a portion of advertising or platform revenue with eligible creators.
Monetization review
A platform review process that checks whether an account and its content meet rules before monetization is approved.