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Twitter Monetization Program: Are You Eligible For Twitter's Ad Revenue Sharing, And How Do You Sign Up?
Some verified users have been bragging about getting big paychecks from Twitter, and people are wondering: how come? This is all a part of freshly introduce changes to Twitter's monetization program, which now allows some verified users to get a portion of revenue from ads shown in replies to their tweets.
The paychecks have been everywhere between a few couple thousands to over $100,000, but if you want a piece of that pie, we're sorry to disappoint: getting paid on Twitter will not be a reality for most users because of the program's demanding requirements. Check if you may be eligible with our guide.
What Is Twitter Ads Revenue Sharing?
On July 13th, 2023, Twitter launched its Creator Ads Revenue Sharing program, an option for prolific creators on the site to get paid when users engage with their tweets and see ads under them. The program was first teased by Twitter owner Elon Musk in February 2023, and now has come to fruition.
Who Has Been Getting Payouts From Twitter?
A number of large popular accounts have shared screenshots of large payouts they have gotten from Twitter. The list of creators on the platform who already got their paychecks includes YouTuber MrBeast, left-wing influencers Ed and Brian Krassenstein and right-wing influencer Andrew Tate. The biggest known payment, $107,000, went to Internet Hall of Fame (@internetHOF), a gimmick account that posts screenshots of famous social media posts.
How To Check If You're Eligible For Twitter Ad Revenue Sharing?
If the news of Twitter users getting paid for their tweets got you all hyped up, here's some news that will cool you down: there are requirements that limit the amount of people eligible for the program to a select few.
First things first, you need to be verified on Twitter or subscribed to Twitter Blue, which will cost you $8 per month (or $11 per month if you sign up on iOS).
Don't rush for your wallet though, because here comes the real hurdle: to see any money from Twitter, you need to have five million impressions on your posts every month. For three months in a row. And hey, even if you got them, that's not all.
Before you see any money, you'll also need to pass a human review. The process is not public, but as a part of it, Twitter will check if you fit its Creator Monetization Standards, which includes living in a country in which the program is available and being at least 18 years of age.
If you have passed, congratulations! All you have to do now is to link a Stripe account and adhere to Twitter's Creator Subscriptions policies. There's one more small caveat, though: Twitter has not yet provided an official way to apply for the program. Oops.
Are There Other Ways To Earn Money On Twitter?
There is only one other official way to earn money on Twitter besides getting money from ads: enabling subscriptions on your profile. Unofficially, you can try plug ads under your viral tweets to earn a quick buck from someone like a lamplight reseller or an OF model, something that has often been done by both gimmicks accounts and users whose tweets went viral.
For more information on Twitter creator payouts, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.
