YouTube has expanded monetization options for creators of educational videos and Shorts by introducing Player for Education, an embedded player used by educational partners like schools and teachers to integrate YouTube content into learning materials. This player enhances video display for educational use, offers privacy safeguards for students, and does not show ads.
Inclusion and Embedding
To be included in Player for Education, creators must have embedding enabled on their videos. Creators are not required to accept payment terms to have their content used in the player but can restrict embedding if they prefer not to participate.
Monetization Model
Educational partners pay licensing fees to YouTube for Player for Education. Although the player is ad-free, creators can earn money based on their share of the total monthly watch time within the player. These earnings come from the licensing fees paid by educational partners.
Payment Terms and Contracts
Creators interested in earning revenue must sign payment terms through YouTube Studio under the "Player for Education" section. Contracts are issued monthly to eligible creators and apply to all associated channels once accepted.
Earnings and Analytics
Earnings from Player for Education watch time are paid via AdSense and reported monthly. Creators can monitor their content’s performance, including views and watch time, through YouTube Studio Analytics by filtering reports by Player type. To ensure access to Player for Education in schools, administrators may need to allowlist youtubeeducation.com.
