Now you can earn a lot from YouTube Live! This new feature has launched in India; learn how it works.
- bySherya
- 08 Jul, 2026
YouTube Gifts Feature: With this new feature, audiences will be able to show their support to their favorite creators by sending animated virtual gifts during live streams.

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YouTube Gifts Feature: Today, YouTube has become a platform where creators are earning a lot of money every month. From short videos to long videos on YouTube, this platform is widely used across the country. In this connection, YouTube has launched a new feature in the country today with the help of which creators will now be able to earn more money from YouTube Live. Yes, in fact, YouTube has launched a new feature called Gifts. This feature has been introduced especially for Vertical Live Streams.
What is the YouTube Gifts feature?
According to media reports, this new feature will allow audiences to show their support for their favorite creators by sending animated virtual gifts during live streams. This feature will also allow creators to earn more money.
To further enhance this feature, YouTube has added several desi-themed gifts. Furthermore, the company has announced new seasonal gifts for festivals and special occasions in the future.
How to use creators
Now, let us tell you that if a creator wants to use this feature, they will need to go to YouTube Studio and open the Earn section. After this, the Gifts feature will be activated after accepting the Virtual Items Module. It should be noted that once the feature is enabled, Gifts will automatically become available on all eligible Vertical Live Streams. However, the Super Stickers option will not be available on live streams where Gifts are activated.
What are Jewels
YouTube has also introduced a new digital currency called Jewels alongside Gifts. For your information, audiences will first purchase Jewels, and then use these Jewels to send gifts during live streams. When an audience sends a gift, the creator receives Rubies. These Rubies are used to generate revenue for the creator. In this way, audience support will become a new source of income for creators.
How will it benefit
Now, a question may arise: how will users benefit from this new feature? In fact, YouTube's new Gifts feature could prove beneficial for both audiences and creators. While audiences will have a new opportunity to share their reactions to live streams, creators will gain a new source of income.



