1. How short can a monetized YouTube video be?
2. Does my YouTube video need to be 10 minutes?
3. Does video length affect monetization?

How short can a monetized YouTube video be?

Creators who meet the criteria can make anywhere from $100 to $10,000 based on viewership and engagement of their Shorts, which can be up to 60 seconds in length. The $100 million YouTube Shorts Fund will be distributed through the remainder of 2021 and into 2022.

Does my YouTube video need to be 10 minutes?

Right now, only videos longer than 10 minutes are eligible for mid-rolls, which appear in the midst of videos as a commercial break of sorts. But beginning later this month, YouTube is changing that minimum threshold to eight-minute videos.

Does video length affect monetization?

First of all, there is no minimum length for monetizing videos. But for optimal revenue sakes, make your video is at least 8 minutes, because you can place extra mid-role ads in the video.