YouTube Adds In-Video Amazon Product Tags, Paying Creators Up to 10% Per Sale

YouTube announced on August 27, 2026, that eligible U.S. creators can now tag Amazon products directly in Shorts, long-form videos, and livestreams. Viewers can purchase without leaving the player. Creators earn up to 10% commissions on qualifying sales. Tags are visible globally, with YouTube matching international viewers to local merchants where possible. An optional auto-tagging mode identifies products in recent uploads automatically.