Buying YouTube Watch Time: The Legal and Ethical Concerns

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 13:09:22 +0000

As YouTube continues to dominate the online content landscape, creators increasingly pursue monetization through the YouTube Partner Program (YPP). Earning revenue from ads, memberships, and Super Chats is an attractive goal for many. However, the required 4,000 hours of public watch time and 1,000 subscribers can be daunting milestones, particularly for newcomers. In an attempt to accelerate progress, some turn to third-party services offering paid watch time.