{"id":7873,"date":"2021-09-19T02:05:04","date_gmt":"2021-09-19T02:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/?p=7873"},"modified":"2026-08-04T17:53:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T12:23:28","slug":"yt-play-button","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get YouTube Play Button or YouTube Creator Award?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Key Takeaways\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-transform: initial;\">YouTube awards its creators with different play buttons for every new subscriber milestone in their creator journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>To get a YouTube PlayButton, you need to have a specific number of subscribers on your YouTube channel. But whether to award a creator or to withhold the play button, it&#8217;s entirely up to YouTube.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#What_is_a_YouTube_PlayButton\" title=\"What is a YouTube PlayButton\">What is a YouTube PlayButton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#What_are_the_different_types_of_YouTube_PlayButtons\" title=\"What are the different types of YouTube PlayButtons\">What are the different types of YouTube PlayButtons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#How_do_you_get_a_YouTube_Play_button\" title=\"How do you get a YouTube Play button?\">How do you get a YouTube Play button?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#YouTube_Silver_Play_Button\" title=\"YouTube Silver Play Button\">YouTube Silver Play Button<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#YouTube_Gold_Play_Button\" title=\"YouTube Gold Play Button\">YouTube Gold Play Button<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#YouTube_Diamond_Play_Button\" title=\"YouTube Diamond Play Button\">YouTube Diamond Play Button<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#YT_Custom_Play_Button\" title=\"YT Custom Play Button\">YT Custom Play Button<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#YouTube_Red_Diamond_Play_Button\" title=\"YouTube Red Diamond Play Button\">YouTube Red Diamond Play Button<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#Eligibility_To_Get_YouTube_Creators_Awards\" title=\"Eligibility To Get YouTube Creators&#8217; Awards:\">Eligibility To Get YouTube Creators&#8217; Awards:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#Tips_on_How_to_Get_a_YouTube_Play_Button\" title=\"Tips on How to Get a YouTube Play Button\">Tips on How to Get a YouTube Play Button<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#Create_quality_content\" title=\"Create quality content:\">Create quality content:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#Content_for_the_target_audience\" title=\"Content for the target audience:\">Content for the target audience:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#Optimize_the_channel\" title=\"Optimize the channel:\">Optimize the channel:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#Promote_the_channel\" title=\"Promote the channel:\">Promote the channel:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#What_Could_Prevent_You_from_Getting_Your_YouTube_Creator_Award\" title=\"What Could Prevent You from Getting Your YouTube Creator Award?\">What Could Prevent You from Getting Your YouTube Creator Award?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#How_to_Apply_For_Your_YouTube_PlayButton\" title=\"How to Apply For Your YouTube PlayButton\">How to Apply For Your YouTube PlayButton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#How_Long_Will_It_Take_to_Receive_a_YouTube_PlayButton\" title=\"How Long Will It Take to Receive a YouTube PlayButton\">How Long Will It Take to Receive a YouTube PlayButton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#Q1_Does_it_cost_money_to_get_a_YT_Play_Button\" title=\"Q.1 Does it cost money to get a YT Play Button?\">Q.1 Does it cost money to get a YT Play Button?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#Q2_Will_I_get_the_play_button_for_1000_subscribers\" title=\"Q.2 Will I get the play button for 1000 subscribers?\">Q.2 Will I get the play button for 1000 subscribers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#Q3_Can_I_buy_a_YT_Play_button\" title=\"Q.3 Can I buy a YT Play button?\">Q.3 Can I buy a YT Play button?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#Q4_Can_I_get_the_YT_play_button_without_monetization\" title=\"Q.4 Can I get the YT play button without monetization?\">Q.4 Can I get the YT play button without monetization?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/yt-play-button\/#Q5_When_do_you_get_your_first_YT_play_button\" title=\"Q.5 When do you get your first YT play button?\">Q.5 When do you get your first YT play button?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_YouTube_PlayButton\"><\/span>What is a YouTube PlayButton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The YouTube play button is awarded to creators who achieve a specific milestone on the YouTube platform. The recognition is famously known as the YouTube Creators Awards. Every day, someone on the platform reaches a particular milestone. A creator&#8217;s award is a way of appreciation from YouTube for creators&#8217; hard work and creativity.<\/p>\n<p>There are multiple types of Playbuttons. Which we will see later in the blog. For now, long story short. A creator receives an award for reaching a specific number of subscribers. The milestone is celebrated because it requires a huge effort to achieve such a feat.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_different_types_of_YouTube_PlayButtons\"><\/span>What are the different types of YouTube PlayButtons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the number of subscribers, YouTube has 5 different Play Button plaques:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>YouTube Silver Play Button &#8211; 100k subscribers<\/li>\n<li>YouTube Gold Play Button &#8211; 1M subscribers<\/li>\n<li>YouTube Diamond Play Button &#8211; 10M subscribers<\/li>\n<li>YouTube Custom Play Button &#8211; 50M subscribers.<\/li>\n<li>YouTube Red Diamond Play Button &#8211; 100M subscribers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Silver and Gold Play buttons were first presented in 2012 at the VidCon video conference. At the time, Reaching 1M subscribers was a far-fetched dream, but as the audience grew, so did the milestone bar. As a result, YouTube adapted and introduced the Diamond Play Button in 2015.\u00a0 YouTube star Pewdiepie was the first to win the revered Button.<\/p>\n<p>So far, only 4 YouTube channels have been awarded all the YouTube Play Buttons. They are T-Series, PewDiePie, Cocomelon, and SET India. The creators&#8217; awards or plaques are a gift from YouTube that helps build brand awareness and stimulates the creators to work harder and achieve more tremendous success.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_YouTube_Play_button\"><\/span>How do you get a YouTube Play button?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get a YouTube play button, a creator has to achieve a specific number of subscribers on their channel. After hitting a certain number, YouTube awards different play buttons. For example, a silver button for 100,000 subscribers or a gold play button for 1 million subscribers.<\/p>\n<p>To redeem the YouTube play button, the channel should be consistently active, produce original content, and comply with the terms of services and community guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>After the channel is verified for the YouTube play button. The creator receives the award within one or one and a half months.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_Silver_Play_Button\"><\/span>YouTube Silver Play Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The YouTube Silver Play Button is the most special one out of all the YT Creator Awards as it&#8217;s the first recognition award that the creators receive from the video streaming platform. A creator needs 100k subscribers to be eligible to receive the YouTube Silver Play Button.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_Gold_Play_Button\"><\/span>YouTube Gold Play Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The next in line is the coveted Gold Play Button awarded to YouTubers with 1M subscribers. Early on, 1M subscribers was a rare milestone, but over time more and more creators passed this milestone as reaching newer audiences became easier and quicker with the help of YouTube promotion and ads. In addition, platforms like VeeFly made it easier for YouTubers to run promotional campaigns and reach these desirable milestones.<\/p>\n<p>If you are wondering if the YouTube Gold Play Button is made of real gold, I&#8217;m sorry to break your bubble, but it&#8217;s created from gilded brass.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_Diamond_Play_Button\"><\/span>YouTube Diamond Play Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Winning the Diamond Play Button is a tremendous milestone. You need a whopping 10M subscribers to get the Diamond Play Button. When the award was introduced in 2015, only 35 channels were eligible for this prestigious award.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YT_Custom_Play_Button\"><\/span>YT Custom Play Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a remarkable milestone, so the award to commemorate such a milestone is super special. When a YT channel crosses the colossal milestone of 50M subscribers, YT sends them a Custom Play Button. As the name suggests, the plaque is custom-made. In addition, the YouTube channel&#8217;s logo and other features are highlighted in the award.<\/p>\n<p>The custom Play Button receiver Pewdiepie received a red plaque in the shape of a fist as his 50M milestone plaque. Check out his unboxing video as he goes crazy with excitement:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_Red_Diamond_Play_Button\"><\/span>YouTube Red Diamond Play Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most extraordinary of all the Play Buttons, the Red Diamond Play Button, is given to YouTubers with 100M subscribers. Thats more than the population of Germany. It&#8217;s not an easy feat to conquer, and thus, only 5 YouTube channels have conquered this unbelievable milestone.<\/p>\n<p>Now that we are well acquainted with all the Play Buttons let me tell you about the additional benefits that YouTube provides its creators. These are not eligible for Creator Rewards, but they do offer several primary advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Graphite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is for channels with 1 to 999 subscribers. YouTube Channels with 100 subscribers or more can apply for a custom URL.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This one is for channels with 1,000 to 9,999 subscribers. Once you reach Opal, you are eligible for the YouTube Partner Program, which also requires 4000 watch hours in the last 12 months, along with a manual review of the channel&#8217;s content in compliance with the YouTube content guidelines.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bronze<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is for channels with 10,000 to 99,999 subscribers. The YouTube NextUp program is exclusive to channels meeting this milestone and other program criteria.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_To_Get_YouTube_Creators_Awards\"><\/span>Eligibility To Get YouTube Creators&#8217; Awards:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we have covered all the milestones and how to get the Creator awards, let&#8217;s discuss what not to do to ensure winning the coveted different YT Play buttons. YouTube inspects the channel to meet specific criteria before issuing a reward.<\/p>\n<p>YouTubers who do not meet the following criteria will not be able to claim the Creator&#8217;s award:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your channel must not violate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/howyoutubeworks\/policies\/community-guidelines\/#community-guidelines\">YouTube Community Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The account must not have any warnings about copyright infringement.<\/li>\n<li>The channel must have a clean reputation.<\/li>\n<li>The account must comply with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/static?template=terms\">YouTube&#8217;s Terms of Service<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Your content must be original.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_on_How_to_Get_a_YouTube_Play_Button\"><\/span>Tips on How to Get a YouTube Play Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Getting a YouTube play button is a long process. A creator must upload content that consistently enhances channel engagement. Although it requires a commitment, we have given some tips to achieve the goals sooner.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_quality_content\"><\/span>Create quality content:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Obvious as it may sound, it is difficult to achieve. To capture the audience&#8217;s attention quickly, try producing high-quality content. You don\u2019t have to invest thousands of dollars, but the content should educate, solve a problem, or entertain the viewer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Content_for_the_target_audience\"><\/span>Content for the target audience:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Create content for specific audiences. Generic content will not have a returning audience. Choose a niche for your content and create it according to your audience. This will result in building a loyal community.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optimize_the_channel\"><\/span>Optimize the channel:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use attractive niche-specific titles, in-depth descriptions, relevant tags, and eye-catching thumbnails. Try to optimize the channel with the latest practices that bring engagement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promote_the_channel\"><\/span>Promote the channel:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Divert audience from other platforms to your YouTube channel. Try promoting your content on social media platforms such as X or Instagram. Embed videos on the website or collaborate with different channels to acquire an audience<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Could_Prevent_You_from_Getting_Your_YouTube_Creator_Award\"><\/span>What Could Prevent You from Getting Your YouTube Creator Award?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube&#8217;s play buttons are no longer issued to creators automatically when they hit subscriber milestones. Instead, YouTube will assess each channel before awarding the prize. So, how will you get the YouTube play button:<\/p>\n<p>As a result, creators who do not match the following criteria may not get their YouTube Play button.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There should be no copyright infringements on the account.<\/li>\n<li>The YouTube Terms of Service must be followed by all YouTube accounts.<\/li>\n<li>Original material must be generated by channels.<\/li>\n<li>The account has to follow YouTube&#8217;s Community Guidelines.<\/li>\n<li>The account must be in &#8220;good standing&#8221; on YouTube.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Over and above at YouTube&#8217;s discretion, YouTubers creating horror, negative or far-right commentaries are reportedly not receiving their Play buttons. This is due to the nature of the content produced by some YouTubers.<\/p>\n<p>If it&#8217;s been more than three weeks after you hit a subscriber milestone and you haven&#8217;t gotten a message on your creator dashboard, YouTube recommends contacting their creator support team.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, even if all the above conditions are met, YouTube may still refuse to present the award to the channel. As the YouTube Creator Award is a way to recognize creators valuable to the platform, it&#8217;s within YouTube&#8217;s prerogative to deny a specific channel the award if it deems it unworthy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_For_Your_YouTube_PlayButton\"><\/span>How to Apply For Your YouTube PlayButton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you reach the subscriber milestone, you are eligible to apply for the YouTube Playbutton. However, you have to adhere to guidelines and policies to receive one. Let&#8217;s look at the requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You need to have an active account. That is, you must have posted a video in the last 6 months.<\/li>\n<li>Shouldn&#8217;t have violated YouTube community guidelines in the last 365 days.<\/li>\n<li>Follow YouTube&#8217;s terms and conditions.<\/li>\n<li>No spammy or deceiving content on the channel<\/li>\n<li>No violation of fair use policy. (Using other people&#8217;s content by giving proper credit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you achieve your milestone. You can view the banner on YouTube Studio with the redemption code, or YouTube will send you a code via email. You can also redeem your code from the Creators Award website.<\/p>\n<p>Enter the code, channel name, and shipping details. Usually, the delivery takes 2-3 weeks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Will_It_Take_to_Receive_a_YouTube_PlayButton\"><\/span>How Long Will It Take to Receive a YouTube PlayButton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you see your redemption code, you can apply for the YouTube PlayButton. The hard part is over. Now you just have to deal with your patience. As discussed, it takes 2-3 weeks. However, there are certain countries where the YouTube PlayButton is unavailable.<\/p>\n<p>The countries are :<\/p>\n<p>Russia, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Tajikistan, Belarus, Cuba, Myanmar, Sudan, Somalia, Vanuatu, Yemen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The only way to get the different YouTube Play Buttons is to reach the specified number of subscribers. However, you can speed up the process by <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/\">promoting your YouTube videos<\/a> and getting thousands of views quickly.<\/p>\n<p>You must follow all the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/tools\/how-to-enable-youtube-live-streaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube rules and regulations<\/a> to receive all the YT Play Buttons.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Does_it_cost_money_to_get_a_YT_Play_Button\"><\/span>Q.1 Does it cost money to get a YT Play Button?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, the YouTube Play Button is completely free. YouTube gives this award to creators who have achieved a specific subscriber milestone.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Will_I_get_the_play_button_for_1000_subscribers\"><\/span>Q.2 Will I get the play button for 1000 subscribers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, you will not get a play button for 1000 subscribers. The awards start from the Silver Play button, which the channel gets after 100,000 subscribers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Can_I_buy_a_YT_Play_button\"><\/span>Q.3 Can I buy a YT Play button?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to the original award, the answer is no, except when the owners of the buttons themselves put them up for sale. Even then, every button has the name of the creator it&#8217;s awarded to, so it&#8217;s of no use to you.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"exacc_vJVFYbutDJGo9QOlnq7oBg73\" class=\"iDjcJe IX9Lgd wwB5gf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Can_I_get_the_YT_play_button_without_monetization\"><\/span>Q.4 Can I get the YT play button without monetization?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can get a play button even if your channel is not monetized. 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