{ "batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_165_x_ocr_eligible", "category": "Business", "title": "X Original Content Rewards: eligibility criteria", "summary": "To join the Original Content Rewards Program, creators must be 18+, based in a supported country, have an account in good standing with no repeated violations of Monetization Guidelines or Terms of Service, have a Personal or Business Account (political/government accounts excluded), hold an active Premium, Premium+, or Premium Business subscription, have at least 500 verified followers, have at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days (replies excluded), and actively post original content.", "body": "To join the Original Content Rewards Program, creators must be 18+, based in a supported country, have an account in good standing with no repeated violations of Monetization Guidelines or Terms of Service, have a Personal or Business Account (political/government accounts excluded), hold an active Premium, Premium+, or Premium Business subscription, have at least 500 verified followers, have at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days (replies excluded), and actively post original content.\n\nWhat X Corp. actually says:\n\n“To join the Original Content Rewards Program, you must meet all of the following criteria at the time of application: Location: Be based in a country where the Original Content Rewards Program is available. Age: Be 18+ years of age. Account standing: Have an X account in good standing with no history of repeatedly violating our Monetization Guidelines or Terms of Service. Account type: Have a Personal or Business Account. Accounts belonging to political or government organizations are not eligible. Premium subscription: Hold an active X Premium, Premium+ or Premium Business subscription. Impressions: Have at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days (impressions on replies are excluded). Followers: Have at least 500 verified followers. Original content: Actively post original content as defined in this policy.”\n\nNote: Program launched Aug 7 2026 replacing Creator Revenue Sharing; eligibility may change per X's discretion", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/original-content-rewards", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Corp.", "evidence_quote": "To join the Original Content Rewards Program, you must meet all of the following criteria at the time of application: Location: Be based in a country where the Original Content Rewards Program is available. Age: Be 18+ years of age. Account standing: Have an X account in good standing with no history of repeatedly violating our Monetization Guidelines or Terms of Service. Account type: Have a Personal or Business Account. Accounts belonging to political or government organizations are not eligible. Premium subscription: Hold an active X Premium, Premium+ or Premium Business subscription. Impressions: Have at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days (impressions on replies are excluded). Followers: Have at least 500 verified followers. Original content: Actively post original content as defined in this policy.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X Original Content Rewards", "topic": "eligibility criteria", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "List of ~100 supported countries published on help page", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_165_x_ocr_qualified_impressions", "category": "Business", "title": "X Original Content Rewards: qualified impressions definition", "summary": "Qualified impressions are unique impressions from Premium users (Basic, Premium, Premium+, Premium Business) on the Home Timeline feed where at least 50% of the post is visible; excluded are repeat impressions from the same account per post, paid/promoted/artificially generated impressions, and fraudulent impressions.", "body": "Qualified impressions are unique impressions from Premium users (Basic, Premium, Premium+, Premium Business) on the Home Timeline feed where at least 50% of the post is visible; excluded are repeat impressions from the same account per post, paid/promoted/artificially generated impressions, and fraudulent impressions.\n\nWhat X Corp. actually says:\n\n“Qualified impressions are unique impressions from Premium users (subscribers to X Premium Basic, Premium, Premium+, or Premium Business) on the Home Timeline feed, where at least 50% of the post is visible. The following are excluded from qualified impressions: Impressions from the same account counted more than once per post; Paid, promoted, or artificially generated impressions; Fraudulent impressions.”\n\nNote: Replaces prior 'Verified Home Timeline impressions' metric from Creator Revenue Sharing", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/original-content-rewards", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Corp.", "evidence_quote": "Qualified impressions are unique impressions from Premium users (subscribers to X Premium Basic, Premium, Premium+, or Premium Business) on the Home Timeline feed, where at least 50% of the post is visible. The following are excluded from qualified impressions: Impressions from the same account counted more than once per post; Paid, promoted, or artificially generated impressions; Fraudulent impressions.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X Original Content Rewards", "topic": "qualified impressions definition", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_165_x_ocr_original_content_definition", "category": "Business", "title": "Original content definition", "summary": "Original content is content personally created (written, filmed, designed, produced) reflecting the creator's own voice, perspective, or expertise; commentary analyzing or building on news/cultural moments counts as original; copied content, minimally modified content, aggregated content without substantial new perspective, and cross-platform reposts by non-original-creators are not original.", "body": "Original content is content personally created (written, filmed, designed, produced) reflecting the creator's own voice, perspective, or expertise; commentary analyzing or building on news/cultural moments counts as original; copied content, minimally modified content, aggregated content without substantial new perspective, and cross-platform reposts by non-original-creators are not original.\n\nWhat X Corp. actually says:\n\n“Original content is content you have personally created – written, filmed, designed, or produced – that reflects your own voice, perspective, or expertise. Commentary is at the heart of X. Reacting to, analyzing, or building on what's happening in the world is a legitimate and valued form of original expression. Content that adds your genuine perspective, whether that's breaking down a news story, sharing your take on a cultural moment, or adding context others don't have, counts as original under this program. What doesn't count is content where your contribution is minimal or absent. If the primary value comes from someone else's work and you've done little to transform or add to it, it won't generate qualified impressions under the program. Specifically, the following content types are not considered original content under the Original Content Rewards Program: Copied content: Text, images, or videos copied entirely from other creators or sources without any original contribution. This includes content that is downloaded from X or other platforms and then reuploaded onto X. Minimally modified content: Content reproduced from others with only slight changes, such as changing a word or two in a post, adding a filter, adjusting video speed, or placing a text overlay, that don't meaningfully transform the original. Aggregated content: Posts, videos, or images that primarily compile or combine content from other creators or sources without adding substantial new perspective or framing. Cross-platform reposts: Content taken from other platforms and reposted by someone other than the original creator.”\n\nNote: Separate from IP/copyright policy; content may qualify as original but still violate IP rules", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/original-content-rewards", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Corp.", "evidence_quote": "Original content is content you have personally created – written, filmed, designed, or produced – that reflects your own voice, perspective, or expertise. Commentary is at the heart of X. Reacting to, analyzing, or building on what's happening in the world is a legitimate and valued form of original expression. Content that adds your genuine perspective, whether that's breaking down a news story, sharing your take on a cultural moment, or adding context others don't have, counts as original under this program. What doesn't count is content where your contribution is minimal or absent. If the primary value comes from someone else's work and you've done little to transform or add to it, it won't generate qualified impressions under the program. Specifically, the following content types are not considered original content under the Original Content Rewards Program: Copied content: Text, images, or videos copied entirely from other creators or sources without any original contribution. This includes content that is downloaded from X or other platforms and then reuploaded onto X. Minimally modified content: Content reproduced from others with only slight changes, such as changing a word or two in a post, adding a filter, adjusting video speed, or placing a text overlay, that don't meaningfully transform the original. Aggregated content: Posts, videos, or images that primarily compile or combine content from other creators or sources without adding substantial new perspective or framing. Cross-platform reposts: Content taken from other platforms and reposted by someone other than the original creator.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X Original Content Rewards", "topic": "original content definition", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_165_x_ocr_ineligible_content", "category": "Business", "title": "Content ineligible for qualified impressions", "summary": "Content is ineligible for qualified impressions if it is copied or substantially reproduced from another creator, downloaded from X or another platform and reuploaded (unless the creator is the author), inappropriate, sexually explicit, or potentially harmful to viewers, exclusively focused on monetization coaching/discussion/maximizing payouts, created or posted using automated means, contains disinformation or misleading content, has a helpful Community Note, or violates Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, or Copyright Policy.", "body": "Content is ineligible for qualified impressions if it is copied or substantially reproduced from another creator, downloaded from X or another platform and reuploaded (unless the creator is the author), inappropriate, sexually explicit, or potentially harmful to viewers, exclusively focused on monetization coaching/discussion/maximizing payouts, created or posted using automated means, contains disinformation or misleading content, has a helpful Community Note, or violates Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, or Copyright Policy.\n\nWhat X Corp. actually says:\n\n“Content will be ineligible if: It is copied or substantially reproduced from another creator; It is downloaded from X or another platform and reuploaded onto X (unless you are the author of that content); It is inappropriate, sexually explicit, or potentially harmful to viewers; It is exclusively focused on monetization coaching, monetization discussion, or maximizing payouts; Was created or posted using automated means; Contains disinformation or misleading content; Has a helpful Community Note; Violates our Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, or Copyright Policy.”\n\nNote: Sexually explicit content explicitly ineligible for Original Content Rewards; intersects with Adult Content policy which allows labeled adult content on platform but not for monetization", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/original-content-rewards", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Corp.", "evidence_quote": "Content will be ineligible if: It is copied or substantially reproduced from another creator; It is downloaded from X or another platform and reuploaded onto X (unless you are the author of that content); It is inappropriate, sexually explicit, or potentially harmful to viewers; It is exclusively focused on monetization coaching, monetization discussion, or maximizing payouts; Was created or posted using automated means; Contains disinformation or misleading content; Has a helpful Community Note; Violates our Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, or Copyright Policy.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X Original Content Rewards", "topic": "content ineligible for qualified impressions", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_165_x_ocr_payouts", "category": "Business", "title": "X Original Content Rewards: payout schedule, threshold, method, processor", "summary": "Payouts are processed every two weeks with a $30 minimum threshold; US creators are paid through X Money, non-US creators connect a Stripe payout account and complete identity verification via Stripe.", "body": "Payouts are processed every two weeks with a $30 minimum threshold; US creators are paid through X Money, non-US creators connect a Stripe payout account and complete identity verification via Stripe.\n\nWhat X Corp. actually says:\n\n“Payouts are currently processed every two weeks and the minimum payout is $30. Once you are eligible, you'll need to complete the following steps in Creator Studio to receive payouts: For U.S. users: Payouts are made through X Money. Ensure you have an active X Money account to access your payouts. Get started here. For non-U.S. users: Connect a Stripe payout account and complete identity verification via Stripe.”\n\nNote: Original Content Rewards Terms Section 5 confirms payouts net of payment processor fees; X reserves right to issue payouts at any cadence", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/original-content-rewards", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Corp.", "evidence_quote": "Payouts are currently processed every two weeks and the minimum payout is $30. Once you are eligible, you'll need to complete the following steps in Creator Studio to receive payouts: For U.S. users: Payouts are made through X Money. Ensure you have an active X Money account to access your payouts. Get started here. For non-U.S. users: Connect a Stripe payout account and complete identity verification via Stripe.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X Original Content Rewards", "topic": "payout schedule, threshold, method, processor", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_165_x_ocr_country_availability", "category": "Business", "title": "X Original Content Rewards: country availability", "summary": "The Original Content Rewards Program is available in approximately 100 countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, India, Germany, France, Brazil, Mexico, and many others across Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and Oceania.", "body": "The Original Content Rewards Program is available in approximately 100 countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, India, Germany, France, Brazil, Mexico, and many others across Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and Oceania.\n\nWhat X Corp. actually says:\n\n“The Original Content Rewards Program is available in the below countries: Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.”\n\nNote: Same country list appears for Creator Revenue Sharing and Creator Subscriptions", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/original-content-rewards", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Corp.", "evidence_quote": "The Original Content Rewards Program is available in the below countries: Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X Original Content Rewards", "topic": "country availability", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_165_x_ocr_enforcement_appeal", "category": "Business", "title": "X Original Content Rewards: enforcement and appeal process", "summary": "Applications reviewed within 3 business days; one appeal allowed if rejected; unsuccessful appeal permits reapplication after 90 days if eligibility maintained; violations of continuous eligibility requirements (Premium subscription, original content, no fraud/automation, no false statements/abuse/illegal acts, no engagement solicitation) may result in temporary or permanent removal; appeals submitted via help.x.com/forms/original-content-rewards-appeals; AI-generated armed conflict videos without disclosure trigger 90-day suspension then permanent suspension.", "body": "Applications reviewed within 3 business days; one appeal allowed if rejected; unsuccessful appeal permits reapplication after 90 days if eligibility maintained; violations of continuous eligibility requirements (Premium subscription, original content, no fraud/automation, no false statements/abuse/illegal acts, no engagement solicitation) may result in temporary or permanent removal; appeals submitted via help.x.com/forms/original-content-rewards-appeals; AI-generated armed conflict videos without disclosure trigger 90-day suspension then permanent suspension.\n\nWhat X Corp. actually says:\n\n“We'll review it and notify you of the outcome within 3 business days. If your application is not approved, you may submit one appeal. If the appeal is unsuccessful, you can reapply after 90 days, provided you continue to meet all eligibility requirements. If your account is found to be in violation of any of the above, you will receive a notification. Depending on the severity of the violation, your account may be temporarily or permanently removed from the Original Content Rewards Program. You may appeal this decision. Additionally, effective March 3, 2026 users who post AI-generated videos of an armed conflict without adding a disclosure that it was made with AI will be suspended from the Original Content Rewards Program for 90 days. Subsequent violations will result in a permanent suspension of further payments.”\n\nNote: Original Content Rewards Terms Section 3 also references appeal process; Terms Section 7 allows X to terminate at sole discretion", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/original-content-rewards", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Corp.", "evidence_quote": "We'll review it and notify you of the outcome within 3 business days. If your application is not approved, you may submit one appeal. If the appeal is unsuccessful, you can reapply after 90 days, provided you continue to meet all eligibility requirements. If your account is found to be in violation of any of the above, you will receive a notification. Depending on the severity of the violation, your account may be temporarily or permanently removed from the Original Content Rewards Program. You may appeal this decision. Additionally, effective March 3, 2026 users who post AI-generated videos of an armed conflict without adding a disclosure that it was made with AI will be suspended from the Original Content Rewards Program for 90 days. Subsequent violations will result in a permanent suspension of further payments.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X Original Content Rewards", "topic": "enforcement and appeal process", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_x_creator_subscriptions_eligibility", "category": "Business", "title": "X (formerly Twitter): Creator Subscriptions eligibility thresholds per Subscriptions policy", "summary": "X's Subscriptions policy requires creators to hold an X Premium (or Premium Business/Organizations) subscription, maintain 2,000 or more active Premium followers, and have at least 5,000,000 organic impressions in the last 3 months, among other eligibility criteria.", "body": "X's Subscriptions policy requires creators to hold an X Premium (or Premium Business/Organizations) subscription, maintain 2,000 or more active Premium followers, and have at least 5,000,000 organic impressions in the last 3 months, among other eligibility criteria.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“You maintain 2,000 or more active followers with Premium subscriptions.”\n\nNote: Policy also lists: 18+, complete profile, verified email, two-factor authentication, no repeated violations record, no impersonation, 3+ month account history, content posted in past 30 days, completed identity verification. Adjacent requirement quoted verbatim: \"Your posts have 5,000,000 or more organic impressions within the last 3 months.\" Page shows no publication date.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/rules-and-policies/subscriptions-policy", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "You maintain 2,000 or more active followers with Premium subscriptions.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X (formerly Twitter)", "topic": "Creator Subscriptions eligibility thresholds per Subscriptions policy", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global; requires subscription to X Premium, Premium Business, or Premium Organizations", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_x_creator_subscriptions_eligibility_min", "category": "Business", "title": "X (formerly Twitter): Minimum application requirements for Creator Subscriptions", "summary": "X's help page states the minimum application requirements for Creator Subscriptions: 18+, active in past 30 days, at least 2,000 verified followers, and at least 5M organic impressions in the last 3 months.", "body": "X's help page states the minimum application requirements for Creator Subscriptions: 18+, active in past 30 days, at least 2,000 verified followers, and at least 5M organic impressions in the last 3 months.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“To be eligible for Subscriptions, you must meet our minimum application requirements:Be 18 years or olderActive in the past 30 daysHave at least 2,000 verified followersHave at least 5M organic impressions within the last 3 months”\n\nNote: Wording here says '2,000 verified followers', while the Subscriptions policy says '2,000 or more active followers with Premium subscriptions'; the help page points to the policy for the complete list.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/subscriptions-creator", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "To be eligible for Subscriptions, you must meet our minimum application requirements:Be 18 years or olderActive in the past 30 daysHave at least 2,000 verified followersHave at least 5M organic impressions within the last 3 months", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X (formerly Twitter)", "topic": "Minimum application requirements for Creator Subscriptions", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Signup available globally in countries supported by X's payments provider", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_x_creator_subscriptions_revenue_share", "category": "Business", "title": "X (formerly Twitter): Revenue share X pays creators on Subscriptions", "summary": "X states it does not take a revenue share on Creator Subscriptions; creators are eligible to earn up to roughly 97% of gross revenue, after third-party payment processing or app store fees and cancellations or refunds.", "body": "X states it does not take a revenue share on Creator Subscriptions; creators are eligible to earn up to roughly 97% of gross revenue, after third-party payment processing or app store fees and cancellations or refunds.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“Creators are eligible to earn up to ~97% of the gross revenue earned from Subscriptions. X does not take a revenue share. Any deductions are third-party payment processing or app store fees, as well as cancellations or refunds.”\n\nNote: The same sentence appears on the About Subscriptions page. The Subscriptions Creator Terms caution that the rate 'will depend, in X's discretion' on several factors and that creators should have 'no expectation that any particular revenue percentage or amount will apply, or continue to apply, over time.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/subscriptions-creator", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Creators are eligible to earn up to ~97% of the gross revenue earned from Subscriptions. X does not take a revenue share. Any deductions are third-party payment processing or app store fees, as well as cancellations or refunds.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X (formerly Twitter)", "topic": "Revenue share X pays creators on Subscriptions", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_x_creator_subscriptions_revenue_share_lifetime_threshold", "category": "Business", "title": "X (formerly Twitter): Reduction in creator share after $50,000 lifetime earnings", "summary": "X pays eligible subscriptions creators up to 97% of revenue after in-app purchase fees until $50,000 in lifetime earnings from X monetization products, after which the share drops to up to 90%.", "body": "X pays eligible subscriptions creators up to 97% of revenue after in-app purchase fees until $50,000 in lifetime earnings from X monetization products, after which the share drops to up to 90%.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“You'll be eligible to get paid up to 97%* of the revenue X has earned from the content you create, after in-app purchase fees, until you reach $50,000 in lifetime earnings from X across all X monetization products.”\n\nNote: Starred note on the same page: 'After $50,000 in lifetime earnings, you can get paid up to 90% of the revenue X has earned after in-app purchase fees.' The page's sample breakdown shows '$0.10 - X's minimum share of the revenue' on a $5.00 subscription.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/creator-dashboard", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "You'll be eligible to get paid up to 97%* of the revenue X has earned from the content you create, after in-app purchase fees, until you reach $50,000 in lifetime earnings from X across all X monetization products.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X (formerly Twitter)", "topic": "Reduction in creator share after $50,000 lifetime earnings", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Threshold is lifetime earnings from X across all X monetization products, not a time-based first-year/later-year split", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_x_creator_subscriptions_payout_minimum", "category": "Business", "title": "X (formerly Twitter): Minimum payout threshold for Creator Subscriptions", "summary": "No Subscription revenue share payment is made until the creator's recorded earnings reach the minimum payment amount of $50, with unpaid amounts rolling over.", "body": "No Subscription revenue share payment is made until the creator's recorded earnings reach the minimum payment amount of $50, with unpaid amounts rolling over.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“No revenue share payments will be paid to you unless we have first recorded and attributed to your content an amount to meet the minimum payment amount of $50. If you don't meet the $50 threshold, the unpaid amount simply rolls over into the next month until the threshold has been met or exceeded.”\n\nNote: The Subscriptions Creator Terms fix the same threshold: 'no revenue share payment will be owed to you unless we first have recorded and attributed to your Subscriptions account an amount to meet a minimum payment threshold of fifty US Dollars (US$50.00).'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/subscriptions-creator", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "No revenue share payments will be paid to you unless we have first recorded and attributed to your content an amount to meet the minimum payment amount of $50. If you don't meet the $50 threshold, the unpaid amount simply rolls over into the next month until the threshold has been met or exceeded.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X (formerly Twitter)", "topic": "Minimum payout threshold for Creator Subscriptions", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_x_creator_subscriptions_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "X (formerly Twitter): Payout schedule for Creator Subscriptions", "summary": "Subscription revenue share payments are made approximately 60 days after the end of the month in which the revenue was received, typically within the first two weeks of the month.", "body": "Subscription revenue share payments are made approximately 60 days after the end of the month in which the revenue was received, typically within the first two weeks of the month.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“When we make a revenue share payment to you, we will make such payment to you through the Payment Processor approximately 60 days following the end of the month in which we received the revenue for the Subscription. Typically payments are made within the first two weeks of the month.”\n\nNote: Creator Dashboard adds that payouts 'can take up to 90 days to reach a creator's bank account', and once processed, funds 'typically' appear in 3-5 business days (up to 10).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/subscriptions-creator", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "When we make a revenue share payment to you, we will make such payment to you through the Payment Processor approximately 60 days following the end of the month in which we received the revenue for the Subscription. Typically payments are made within the first two weeks of the month.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X (formerly Twitter)", "topic": "Payout schedule for Creator Subscriptions", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_x_creator_subscriptions_payout_provider", "category": "Business", "title": "X (formerly Twitter): Payout provider and identity verification for Creator Subscriptions", "summary": "Subscription payouts are made via X Money for U.S. creators and via Stripe for non-U.S. creators, who must connect a Stripe account and complete identity verification; Stripe determines payout eligibility and methods by location.", "body": "Subscription payouts are made via X Money for U.S. creators and via Stripe for non-U.S. creators, who must connect a Stripe account and complete identity verification; Stripe determines payout eligibility and methods by location.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“For U.S. users: Payouts are made through X Money. Ensure you have an active X Money account to access your payouts.”\n\nNote: Adjacent requirement quoted verbatim: 'For non-U.S. users: Connect a Stripe payout account and complete identity verification via Stripe.' The page also states 'We process payments via Stripe.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/subscriptions-creator", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "For U.S. users: Payouts are made through X Money. Ensure you have an active X Money account to access your payouts.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X (formerly Twitter)", "topic": "Payout provider and identity verification for Creator Subscriptions", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Stripe determines payout eligibility and methods based on a creator's location", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_x_creator_subscriptions_id_and_tax_information", "category": "Business", "title": "X (formerly Twitter): ID and tax-form requirements for Subscriptions creators", "summary": "Subscriptions creators must create an account with X's payment processor, which requires identity verification (such as proof of identity and/or residence) and the submission of payment and tax information.", "body": "Subscriptions creators must create an account with X's payment processor, which requires identity verification (such as proof of identity and/or residence) and the submission of payment and tax information.\n\nWhat X Corp. (legal) actually says:\n\n“To be part of the Program, you will first need to create an account with the Payment Processor who will require you to meet certain identity verification requirements, such as providing proof of identity and/or residence. If you provide the Payment Processor an address outside of the State of California, you verify that you perform the services under these Terms outside of the State of California. You will also be required to submit payment and tax information to the Payment Processor.”\n\nNote: Effective date of these Terms: August 1, 2025. US tax form threshold on the help page: 'People in the US will receive an IRS Form 1099 if they've earned more than $600 USD in the previous tax year.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://legal.x.com/en/subscriptions-creator-terms.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Corp. (legal)", "evidence_quote": "To be part of the Program, you will first need to create an account with the Payment Processor who will require you to meet certain identity verification requirements, such as providing proof of identity and/or residence. If you provide the Payment Processor an address outside of the State of California, you verify that you perform the services under these Terms outside of the State of California. You will also be required to submit payment and tax information to the Payment Processor.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X (formerly Twitter)", "topic": "ID and tax-form requirements for Subscriptions creators", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Payment Processor connects via Stripe/X Money; US persons receive Form 1099 per help page", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_x_ads_revenue_sharing_eligibility", "category": "Business", "title": "X (formerly Twitter): Creator Revenue Sharing eligibility thresholds", "summary": "To be eligible for X's Creator Revenue Sharing, an account must have an active Premium (or Premium Business/Organizations) subscription, at least 5M organic impressions in the last 3 months, at least 500 verified followers, be in a supported country, and comply with the X User Agreement.", "body": "To be eligible for X's Creator Revenue Sharing, an account must have an active Premium (or Premium Business/Organizations) subscription, at least 5M organic impressions in the last 3 months, at least 500 verified followers, be in a supported country, and comply with the X User Agreement.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“To be eligible, your account must: Have an active Premium, Premium Business, or Premium Organizations subscriptionHave at least 5M organic impressions within the last 3 monthsHave at least 500 verified followersBe in a supported countryBe compliant with the X User Agreement”\n\nNote: Program is being retired (see separate record); banner dated As of August 7, 2026.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/creator-revenue-sharing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "To be eligible, your account must: Have an active Premium, Premium Business, or Premium Organizations subscriptionHave at least 5M organic impressions within the last 3 monthsHave at least 500 verified followersBe in a supported countryBe compliant with the X User Agreement", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X (formerly Twitter)", "topic": "Creator Revenue Sharing eligibility thresholds", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Program available globally; payout countries listed on the page", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_x_ads_revenue_sharing_payout", "category": "Business", "title": "X (formerly Twitter): Revenue Sharing payout threshold, schedule and provider", "summary": "Creator Revenue Sharing payouts are processed every two weeks with a $30 minimum, made through Stripe or an X Money Account, after connecting a payout account and completing identity verification via Stripe.", "body": "Creator Revenue Sharing payouts are processed every two weeks with a $30 minimum, made through Stripe or an X Money Account, after connecting a payout account and completing identity verification via Stripe.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“Payouts are currently processed every two weeks and the minimum payout is $30.”\n\nNote: Steps required in Creator Studio, quoted verbatim: '1. Connect a Stripe payout account or X Money Account (for eligible users) 2. Complete identity verification via Stripe.' The 2025-10-07 Creator Revenue Sharing Terms add: 'Balances accrue regularly... Payouts occur on a regular basis for, at most, the preceding 90 days.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/creator-revenue-sharing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Payouts are currently processed every two weeks and the minimum payout is $30.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X (formerly Twitter)", "topic": "Revenue Sharing payout threshold, schedule and provider", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Payouts subject to Stripe's terms; prior to payout identity verification must be completed", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_x_ads_revenue_sharing_retirement", "category": "Business", "title": "X (formerly Twitter): Retirement of Creator Revenue Sharing program", "summary": "As of August 7, 2026, X stopped accepting new enrollments into Creator Revenue Sharing, and it will be retired on September 7, 2026, with final payouts for earnings accrued through September 7 expected on or around September 11, 2026.", "body": "As of August 7, 2026, X stopped accepting new enrollments into Creator Revenue Sharing, and it will be retired on September 7, 2026, with final payouts for earnings accrued through September 7 expected on or around September 11, 2026.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“NEW: As of August 7, 2026, we are no longer accepting new enrollments into the Creator Revenue Sharing program, and it will be retired on September 7, 2026.”\n\nNote: Same page: 'You'll receive three final payouts: two on August 14 and August 28, in line with the standard payout schedule, and a final payout for earnings accrued through September 7, expected on or around September 11.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/creator-revenue-sharing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "NEW: As of August 7, 2026, we are no longer accepting new enrollments into the Creator Revenue Sharing program, and it will be retired on September 7, 2026.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X (formerly Twitter)", "topic": "Retirement of Creator Revenue Sharing program", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Existing Revenue Sharing members transition to the Original Content Rewards Program from September 8, 2026", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_x_original_content_rewards_eligibility", "category": "Business", "title": "X (formerly Twitter): Original Content Rewards program eligibility", "summary": "Eligibility for the Original Content Rewards Program requires, among other criteria, at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days and at least 500 verified followers, plus an active X Premium, Premium+ or Premium Business subscription.", "body": "Eligibility for the Original Content Rewards Program requires, among other criteria, at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days and at least 500 verified followers, plus an active X Premium, Premium+ or Premium Business subscription.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“Impressions: Have at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days (impressions on replies are excluded).”\n\nNote: Adjacent requirement quoted verbatim: 'Followers: Have at least 500 verified followers.' This program replaced Creator Revenue Sharing.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/original-content-rewards", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Impressions: Have at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days (impressions on replies are excluded).", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X (formerly Twitter)", "topic": "Original Content Rewards program eligibility", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Available countries listed; review outcome within 3 business days per page", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_x_original_content_rewards_sexually_explicit_ineligible", "category": "Business", "title": "X (formerly Twitter): Sexually explicit content under Original Content Rewards", "summary": "Under the Original Content Rewards Program, content that is 'sexually explicit' is not eligible for payouts.", "body": "Under the Original Content Rewards Program, content that is 'sexually explicit' is not eligible for payouts.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“It is inappropriate, sexually explicit, or potentially harmful to viewers”\n\nNote: Full sentence context on the page: 'Content will be ineligible if: ... It is inappropriate, sexually explicit, or potentially harmful to viewers'. This is the plainest statement on any X page opened about whether explicit/sexually explicit content can earn under X's direct-payout programs.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/original-content-rewards", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "It is inappropriate, sexually explicit, or potentially harmful to viewers", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X (formerly Twitter)", "topic": "Sexually explicit content under Original Content Rewards", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "One of several listed ineligibility grounds; program requires compliance with the Creator Monetization Standards", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_x_monetization_standards_adult_restricted", "category": "Business", "title": "X (formerly Twitter): Adult or sexual content under the Creator Monetization Standards", "summary": "X's Creator Monetization Standards list Adult or Sexual Content (pornography, nudity, implied sexual acts, adult entertainment, erotica) as a Restricted Content category that 'may face restricted monetization'.", "body": "X's Creator Monetization Standards list Adult or Sexual Content (pornography, nudity, implied sexual acts, adult entertainment, erotica) as a Restricted Content category that 'may face restricted monetization'.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“Restricted Content The following restricted categories may face restricted monetization: 1. Adult or Sexual Content”\n\nNote: Listed adult-content instances, quoted verbatim: 'Depictions of sex acts, sexual organs, sex toys, and sexual bodily fluids; Content related to escort or prostitution services; Adult entertainment; Sex-focused \"dating\" sites; Adult sites and services such as erotica, pornography, etc.; Sexually explicit accessories and clothing.' Conduct Standards separately state: 'You must not request currency or engagements in exchange for sexual services.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "http://help.x.com/en/rules-and-policies/content-monetization-standards", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Restricted Content The following restricted categories may face restricted monetization: 1. Adult or Sexual Content", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X (formerly Twitter)", "topic": "Adult or sexual content under the Creator Monetization Standards", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Restricted categories 'may face restricted monetization' - the standards do not plainly prohibit them outright", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r165_x_creator_subscriptions_and_payouts_x_adult_content_policy_labeling", "category": "Business", "title": "X (formerly Twitter): Adult Content policy labeling requirement", "summary": "X's Adult Content policy allows consensually produced adult nudity or sexual behavior if properly labeled with a content warning and not prominently displayed; unlabeled adult content may be relabeled or enforced against.", "body": "X's Adult Content policy allows consensually produced adult nudity or sexual behavior if properly labeled with a content warning and not prominently displayed; unlabeled adult content may be relabeled or enforced against.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“You may share consensually produced and distributed adult nudity or sexual behavior, provided it's properly labeled and not prominently displayed.”\n\nNote: Page dated 'May 2024'. This policy governs posting/labeling of adult content generally; it does not itself address monetization eligibility.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/rules-and-policies/adult-content", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "You may share consensually produced and distributed adult nudity or sexual behavior, provided it's properly labeled and not prominently displayed.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "165-x-creator-subscriptions-and-payouts", "subject": "X (formerly Twitter)", "topic": "Adult Content policy labeling requirement", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Users under 18 or those without a birth date on profile cannot view marked content", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }