YouTube now lets creators tag Amazon products and earn commissions from purchases
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Summary
YouTube added a feature letting creators tag Amazon products in videos and earn commissions when viewers buy them. The tool is rolling out to creators now.
Key facts
- YouTube creators can tag Amazon products directly in their videos.
- Creators earn commissions from purchases made through those tags.
- The feature was announced on 2026-08-27.
Why it matters
Creators gain a new Amazon-linked revenue path inside YouTube, while Amazon gets another storefront embedded in video content. Buyers should expect more shoppable product links in videos.
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- TechCrunchPublication · PrimaryYouTube now lets creators tag Amazon products and earn commissions from purchases · By Aisha MalikRead at TechCrunch