TikTok Monetization

Starting a journey on TikTok, especially if you're aiming to monetize it, comes with specific requirements and conditions. This article delves into what happens if you fail to meet TikTok's monetization criteria within a year and offers guidance on how best to proceed.

Meeting the Criteria

If you don't complete 4,000 hours of watch time and secure 1,000 subscribers within a year, nothing catastrophic will happen to your channel. Your channel will remain active, and you won't lose any of your subscribers. However, here's what happens to your progress and content:

Views Evaporation: YouTube will eliminate the views that you've gained during that period. For instance, if you launched your channel on January 1, 2022, but failed to meet the required milestones by January 1, 2023, YouTube will reset the views you've acquired in that time frame.
Content Status: Your content and subscribers will not be removed. The subscription button will remain active, meaning your existing subscribers are retained.
Restarting the Journey: If you didn't meet the criteria, your journey essentially restarts. You aim to meet the subscriber and watch time goals within the next year.
Yearly Cycle: The process repeats annually. For example, whether you start on January 1, 2022, or any other date, you must meet the requirements within the next 12 months. If unmet, the same rules apply, extending your goal to the next year.

Ultimately, while it can be disheartening to lose your accrued views, it's not the end of your channel. You can always reset and reorient your strategies to meet the criteria, or consider starting a new channel altogether to have a fresh start. Keeping your content consistent and engaging is the key to meeting TikTok's requirements.

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FAQ

Q: What happens if I don't meet TikTok’s monetization criteria within a year? A: Your channel remains active, but the views accumulated during that year will be reset.

Q: Will I lose my subscribers if I don’t meet the criteria? A: No, your subscribers will not be removed.

Q: Do I need to start a new channel if I fail to meet the requirements? A: It's not necessary, but starting a new channel is an option if you prefer a fresh start.

Q: Will my content be deleted? A: No, your content will remain on your channel.

Q: How often can I try to meet the monetization criteria? A: The cycle resets annually, giving you a chance every year to meet the required watch time and subscriber count.