Tools & services
YouTube
A video platform supporting published videos, Shorts, livestreams and other viewing experiences.
In everyday use
A viewer opens a creator's channel to watch a tutorial.
What to keep in mind
Format rules and monetisation eligibility change; this definition is not a current eligibility checklist.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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