YouTube · Governance

Policy Drift Analysis Drifting Positive 6 mo

How YouTube's governance documents and clauses have shifted over time, by document, provision, and change direction.

YouTube has made 2 significant policy changes since monitoring began in March 2026 (6 mo). 1 was positive, strengthening consumer protections.
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Documents Affected

YouTube Community Guidelines
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YouTube's Community Guidelines set the rules for what content is allowed on the platform and how creators can earn money through the YouTube Partner Program. If your video breaks the …
May 5, 2026
YouTube's Community Guidelines were translated from English into Vietnamese on May 5, 2026. The core policy language about how YouTube enforces community standards, handles appeals, …
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All Changes (2)

May 5, 2026
YouTube's Community Guidelines were translated from English into Vietnamese on May 5, 2026. The core policy language about how YouTube enforces community standards, handles appeals, and protects advertiser interests remains …
low neutral YouTube Community Guidelines
Apr 24, 2026
YouTube's Community Guidelines now mention that the platform is expanding its likeness detection technology to cover civic leaders and journalists, in addition to existing protections for creators and artists. This …
medium positive YouTube Community Guidelines
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