{ "batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_platform_youtube_ypp", "category": "Business", "title": "YouTube Partner Program (YPP): eligibility thresholds, revenue share, and monetization policies", "summary": "YouTube requires creators to reach 500 subscribers with 3 valid public uploads in 90 days and 3,000 watch hours (or 3M Shorts views) for fan funding, or 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours (or 10M Shorts views) for ad revenue share.", "body": "YouTube requires creators to reach 500 subscribers with 3 valid public uploads in 90 days and 3,000 watch hours (or 3M Shorts views) for fan funding, or 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours (or 10M Shorts views) for ad revenue share.\n\nWhat YouTube Help Center actually says:\n\n“Creators in the YouTube Partner Program who also meet the below eligibility thresholds can get additional benefits like revenue sharing from ads and YouTube Premium: - Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or - Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified public Shorts views in the last 90 days.”\n\nNote: Tier A official Google support documentation.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/13429240?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid", "last_verified": "2026-09-02", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "YouTube Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Creators in the YouTube Partner Program who also meet the below eligibility thresholds can get additional benefits like revenue sharing from ads and YouTube Premium: - Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or - Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified public Shorts views in the last 90 days.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "YouTube Partner Program (YPP)", "topic": "eligibility thresholds, revenue share, and monetization policies", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Available in eligible countries", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_platform_tiktok_rewards", "category": "Business", "title": "TikTok Creator Rewards Program: eligibility thresholds and content requirements", "summary": "TikTok requires creators participating in the Creator Rewards Program to be 18 or older, have at least 10,000 followers, 100,000 video views in the last 30 days, and produce original videos at least one minute long.", "body": "TikTok requires creators participating in the Creator Rewards Program to be 18 or older, have at least 10,000 followers, 100,000 video views in the last 30 days, and produce original videos at least one minute long.\n\nWhat TikTok Support actually says:\n\n“Have authentic account information, such as your real name and date of birth. • Be at least 18 years old (or 19 in South Korea). • Have at least 10,000 followers. • Have at least 100,000 video views in the last 30 days. • Post original content that's eligible for rewards • Post videos that are at least one minute long.”\n\nNote: Tier A official support documentation.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program/creator-rewards-program", "last_verified": "2026-09-02", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "TikTok Support", "evidence_quote": "Have authentic account information, such as your real name and date of birth. • Be at least 18 years old (or 19 in South Korea). • Have at least 10,000 followers. • Have at least 100,000 video views in the last 30 days. • Post original content that's eligible for rewards • Post videos that are at least one minute long.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "TikTok Creator Rewards Program", "topic": "eligibility thresholds and content requirements", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Eligible regions", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_platform_x_monetization", "category": "Business", "title": "Original Content Rewards eligibility and prohibited content", "summary": "To join X's Original Content Rewards Program, a creator needs an active X Premium, Premium+ or Premium Business subscription, at least 500 verified followers, and at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days (replies excluded). Sexually explicit content is ineligible for payouts.", "body": "To join X's Original Content Rewards Program, a creator needs an active X Premium, Premium+ or Premium Business subscription, at least 500 verified followers, and at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days (replies excluded). Sexually explicit content is ineligible for payouts.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“Hold an active X Premium, Premium+ or Premium Business subscription. … Have at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days (impressions on replies are excluded). … Have at least 500 verified followers. … It is inappropriate, sexually explicit, or potentially harmful to viewers”\n\nNote: Creator Revenue Sharing (the older 5M-impression program) was retired; this is the replacement program per X's help page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/original-content-rewards", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Hold an active X Premium, Premium+ or Premium Business subscription. … Have at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days (impressions on replies are excluded). … Have at least 500 verified followers. … It is inappropriate, sexually explicit, or potentially harmful to viewers", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "X Original Content Rewards", "topic": "Original Content Rewards eligibility and prohibited content", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global supported countries", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_platform_twitch_affiliate", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch Affiliate Program: eligibility thresholds and onboarding", "summary": "Twitch requires Affiliate candidates to reach 25 followers, broadcast for 4 hours across 4 different days, and maintain an average of 3 concurrent viewers over 30 days.", "body": "Twitch requires Affiliate candidates to reach 25 followers, broadcast for 4 hours across 4 different days, and maintain an average of 3 concurrent viewers over 30 days.\n\nWhat Twitch Help Center actually says:\n\n“To become a Twitch Affiliate, you must meet the following 4 requirements: - Reach 25 Followers - Stream for 4 Hours - Stream on 4 Different Days - Reach an Average of 3 Viewers (on 4 different days).”\n\nNote: Tier A help center documentation.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/joining-the-affiliate-program", "last_verified": "2026-09-02", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Help Center", "evidence_quote": "To become a Twitch Affiliate, you must meet the following 4 requirements: - Reach 25 Followers - Stream for 4 Hours - Stream on 4 Different Days - Reach an Average of 3 Viewers (on 4 different days).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "Twitch Affiliate Program", "topic": "eligibility thresholds and onboarding", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global availability", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_youtube_ypp_eligibility_thresholds", "category": "Business", "title": "YouTube Partner Program: Eligibility thresholds", "summary": "A channel becomes eligible for the YouTube Partner Program by meeting either of two thresholds: 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.", "body": "A channel becomes eligible for the YouTube Partner Program by meeting either of two thresholds: 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.\n\nWhat YouTube Help actually says:\n\n“1. Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or 2. Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.”\n\nNote: Page also carries a banner: 'Starting February 1, 2027, we are introducing updates to the YouTube Partner Program (YPP).'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "YouTube Help", "evidence_quote": "1. Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or 2. Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "YouTube Partner Program", "topic": "Eligibility thresholds", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Qualified watch hours from Shorts views in the Shorts Feed do not count toward the 4,000 qualified watch hours threshold", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_youtube_ypp_requirements_preconditions", "category": "Business", "title": "Program entry requirements", "summary": "Before the thresholds, a channel must follow YouTube channel monetization policies, live in an eligible country/region, have no active Community Guidelines strikes, have 2-Step Verification on, have advanced features access, and link one active AdSense for YouTube account.", "body": "Before the thresholds, a channel must follow YouTube channel monetization policies, live in an eligible country/region, have no active Community Guidelines strikes, have 2-Step Verification on, have advanced features access, and link one active AdSense for YouTube account.\n\nWhat YouTube Help actually says:\n\n“Follow the YouTube channel monetization policies. ... Live in a country/region where the YouTube Partner Program is available. Have no active Community Guidelines strikes on your channel. Make sure 2-Step Verification is turned on for your Google Account. Have advanced features access on YouTube. Have one active AdSense for YouTube account linked to your channel, or be ready to set one up in YouTube Studio if you don’t already have one”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "YouTube Help", "evidence_quote": "Follow the YouTube channel monetization policies. ... Live in a country/region where the YouTube Partner Program is available. Have no active Community Guidelines strikes on your channel. Make sure 2-Step Verification is turned on for your Google Account. Have advanced features access on YouTube. Have one active AdSense for YouTube account linked to your channel, or be ready to set one up in YouTube Studio if you don’t already have one", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "YouTube Partner Program", "topic": "Program entry requirements", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_tiktok_creatorrewards_eligibility_us", "category": "Business", "title": "TikTok Creator Rewards Program: Eligibility criteria (US terms)", "summary": "Under the US Creator Rewards Program Terms, an eligible creator must be 18 or older, have at least 10,000 authentic followers, at least 100,000 authentic total video views in the last 30 days before applying, have a valid linked digital payment account registered in their own name, and not have a government or non-personal account.", "body": "Under the US Creator Rewards Program Terms, an eligible creator must be 18 or older, have at least 10,000 authentic followers, at least 100,000 authentic total video views in the last 30 days before applying, have a valid linked digital payment account registered in their own name, and not have a government or non-personal account.\n\nWhat TikTok (legal terms) actually says:\n\n“a. Creator is a legal resident of a country where the Program is made available, and is 18 years of age or older or the age of majority in their place of residence; ... c. Creator has at least 10,000 authentic followers; d. Creator had at least 100,000 authentic total video views in the last 30 days before submitting an application or being invited to join the Program; ... f. Creator's account does not belong to a government organization, politician, or political party, nor is it a non-personal account, such as a Business Account or Organization Account.”\n\nNote: Last Update: July 20, 2026. Help Center eligibility page (support.tiktok.com) also lists 'Be at least 18 years old (or 19 in South Korea)' but the page body did not render in this run.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/creator-rewards-program-us/en", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "TikTok (legal terms)", "evidence_quote": "a. Creator is a legal resident of a country where the Program is made available, and is 18 years of age or older or the age of majority in their place of residence; ... c. Creator has at least 10,000 authentic followers; d. Creator had at least 100,000 authentic total video views in the last 30 days before submitting an application or being invited to join the Program; ... f. Creator's account does not belong to a government organization, politician, or political party, nor is it a non-personal account, such as a Business Account or Organization Account.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "TikTok Creator Rewards Program", "topic": "Eligibility criteria (US terms)", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Terms apply in the United States", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_tiktok_creatorrewards_payout_minthreshold", "category": "Business", "title": "TikTok Creator Rewards Program: Payment schedule and $50 minimum payment threshold", "summary": "TikTok Creator Rewards rewards become redeemable and paid on the 15th of each month if the payable amount meets the minimum payment threshold of $50.00 USD.", "body": "TikTok Creator Rewards rewards become redeemable and paid on the 15th of each month if the payable amount meets the minimum payment threshold of $50.00 USD.\n\nWhat TikTok (legal terms) actually says:\n\n“Any rewards accumulated under the Program will be calculated in the month following the date that the rewards were earned. Following processing of fees, rewards and the applicable tax, these rewards will then become redeemable and paid on the 15th of each month if the payable amount meets the minimum payment threshold of $50.00 USD (\"Minimum Payment Threshold\") and Creator is in compliance with the Creator Rewards Program Terms and Policies.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/creator-rewards-program-us/en", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "TikTok (legal terms)", "evidence_quote": "Any rewards accumulated under the Program will be calculated in the month following the date that the rewards were earned. Following processing of fees, rewards and the applicable tax, these rewards will then become redeemable and paid on the 15th of each month if the payable amount meets the minimum payment threshold of $50.00 USD (\"Minimum Payment Threshold\") and Creator is in compliance with the Creator Rewards Program Terms and Policies.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "TikTok Creator Rewards Program", "topic": "Payment schedule and $50 minimum payment threshold", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Calculated in the month following the month rewards were earned", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_tiktok_creatorrewards_video_minlength", "category": "Business", "title": "TikTok Creator Rewards Program: Minimum video length for eligible videos", "summary": "Only User Content with a duration of at least 1 minute publicly posted on the platform counts as an Eligible Video under the Creator Rewards Program.", "body": "Only User Content with a duration of at least 1 minute publicly posted on the platform counts as an Eligible Video under the Creator Rewards Program.\n\nWhat TikTok (legal terms) actually says:\n\n“eligible Creators may be rewarded by TikTok for their eligible User Content with a duration of at least 1 minute publicly posted on the Platform (\"Eligible Videos\").”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/creator-rewards-program-us/en", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "TikTok (legal terms)", "evidence_quote": "eligible Creators may be rewarded by TikTok for their eligible User Content with a duration of at least 1 minute publicly posted on the Platform (\"Eligible Videos\").", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "TikTok Creator Rewards Program", "topic": "Minimum video length for eligible videos", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_youtube_ypp_revenueshare_55_45", "category": "Business", "title": "YouTube Partner Program: Ad and Shorts revenue share", "summary": "YouTube pays YPP partners 55% of net revenues from ads on their Watch Page long-form videos and 45% of revenue allocated from the Shorts Creator Pool, and 70% of net revenues from channel memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers and Super Thanks.", "body": "YouTube pays YPP partners 55% of net revenues from ads on their Watch Page long-form videos and 45% of revenue allocated from the Shorts Creator Pool, and 70% of net revenues from channel memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers and Super Thanks.\n\nWhat YouTube Help actually says:\n\n“If a partner turns on Watch Page Ads by reviewing and accepting the Watch Page Monetization Module, YouTube will pay them 55% of net revenues from ads displayed or streamed on their public videos on their content Watch Page. ... If a partner turns on Shorts Feed Ads by reviewing and accepting the Shorts Monetization Module, YouTube will pay them 45% of the revenue allocated to them based on their share of views from the Creator Pool allocation. ... If a partner turns on fan funding features by reviewing and accepting the Commerce Product Module, YouTube will pay them 70% of net revenues from channel memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers, and Super Thanks.”\n\nNote: Official YouTube blog (published 2025-02-03) states in parallel: 'The share is 55% for long-form videos and 45% for shorts.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72902?hl=en", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "YouTube Help", "evidence_quote": "If a partner turns on Watch Page Ads by reviewing and accepting the Watch Page Monetization Module, YouTube will pay them 55% of net revenues from ads displayed or streamed on their public videos on their content Watch Page. ... If a partner turns on Shorts Feed Ads by reviewing and accepting the Shorts Monetization Module, YouTube will pay them 45% of the revenue allocated to them based on their share of views from the Creator Pool allocation. ... If a partner turns on fan funding features by reviewing and accepting the Commerce Product Module, YouTube will pay them 70% of net revenues from channel memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers, and Super Thanks.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "YouTube Partner Program", "topic": "Ad and Shorts revenue share", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Rates live in the revenue-share modules partners accept in YouTube Studio", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_youtube_ypp_payout_timeline", "category": "Business", "title": "YouTube Partner Program: Payment timeline and threshold condition", "summary": "Finalized YouTube earnings are added to the AdSense for YouTube balance between the 7th and 12th of the following month and paid out by the 21st-26th, provided the total balance has reached the local payment threshold and there are no payment holds.", "body": "Finalized YouTube earnings are added to the AdSense for YouTube balance between the 7th and 12th of the following month and paid out by the 21st-26th, provided the total balance has reached the local payment threshold and there are no payment holds.\n\nWhat YouTube Help actually says:\n\n“The earnings are paid out by the 21st-26th of the current month as long as your total balance has reached the payment threshold and if you have no payment holds.”\n\nNote: Page links to 'Meet YouTube's revenue thresholds for payment'; the threshold figure itself is not stated on this page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72902?hl=en", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "YouTube Help", "evidence_quote": "The earnings are paid out by the 21st-26th of the current month as long as your total balance has reached the payment threshold and if you have no payment holds.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "YouTube Partner Program", "topic": "Payment timeline and threshold condition", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Also requires US tax info provided, monetization not suspended, and compliance with monetization policies", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_youtube_adsense_payout_threshold_usd", "category": "Business", "title": "AdSense payment threshold in USD", "summary": "AdSense pays out when outstanding earnings reach the payment threshold, which is $100 for USD payments accounts (separate thresholds apply per currency).", "body": "AdSense pays out when outstanding earnings reach the payment threshold, which is $100 for USD payments accounts (separate thresholds apply per currency).\n\nWhat Google AdSense Help actually says:\n\n“You'll be paid out when your outstanding earnings reach the payment threshold, as long as there are no holds on your account and you're in compliance with our Program policies. ... U.S. Dollar (USD) $0 $10 $10 $100 $10”\n\nNote: Evidence quote joins the description sentence with the USD row of the 'Thresholds: Tax information, Verification, Payment method, Payment, Cancellation' table. AdSense is the payment channel for YouTube Partner Program earnings.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/1709871?hl=en", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Google AdSense Help", "evidence_quote": "You'll be paid out when your outstanding earnings reach the payment threshold, as long as there are no holds on your account and you're in compliance with our Program policies. ... U.S. Dollar (USD) $0 $10 $10 $100 $10", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "YouTube Partner Program (via AdSense for YouTube)", "topic": "AdSense payment threshold in USD", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Thresholds apply separately to each payments account, e.g. the YouTube payments account", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_instagram_subscriptions_eligibility", "category": "Business", "title": "Instagram Subscriptions: Eligibility requirements", "summary": "To be eligible for Instagram Subscriptions a creator must meet the Partner Monetization Policies, remain compliant with Community Standards and Content Monetization Policies, have a professional account with at least 10,000 followers, be 18 years or older, and agree to the Instagram Subscriptions Terms of Use.", "body": "To be eligible for Instagram Subscriptions a creator must meet the Partner Monetization Policies, remain compliant with Community Standards and Content Monetization Policies, have a professional account with at least 10,000 followers, be 18 years or older, and agree to the Instagram Subscriptions Terms of Use.\n\nWhat Instagram Help Center actually says:\n\n“Have a professional account on Instagram with at least 10,000 followers. Be 18 years or older. Agree to the Instagram Subscriptions Terms of Use. ... Additionally, accounts that primarily post content focused on children are not eligible to offer Subscriptions.”\n\nNote: Content read via a rendering proxy (r.jina.ai) because help.instagram.com blocks direct fetches from this environment.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.instagram.com/478012211024479", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Instagram Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Have a professional account on Instagram with at least 10,000 followers. Be 18 years or older. Agree to the Instagram Subscriptions Terms of Use. ... Additionally, accounts that primarily post content focused on children are not eligible to offer Subscriptions.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "Instagram Subscriptions", "topic": "Eligibility requirements", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Available in 45+ listed countries including US, UK, Australia, Brazil, India, Japan", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_instagram_subscriptions_payout_timing_us", "category": "Business", "title": "Instagram Subscriptions: Payout schedule and US minimum balance", "summary": "Instagram releases payouts for subscriptions around the 21st of every month for the previous month's earnings, and in the US pays once a month after the balance reaches a $5 minimum.", "body": "Instagram releases payouts for subscriptions around the 21st of every month for the previous month's earnings, and in the US pays once a month after the balance reaches a $5 minimum.\n\nWhat Instagram Help Center actually says:\n\n“Payouts for all other Instagram monetization tools are released around the 21st every month for earnings made in the previous month. ... In the US, you'll be paid once a month after you reach the minimum balance of $5. ... Wire transfer: you'll be paid once a month after you reach the minimum balance of $100. All other payout methods: you'll be paid once a month after you reach the minimum balance of $25.”\n\nNote: 'All other Instagram monetization tools' covers Subscriptions, Badges, Gifts; Bonuses pay out separately on 7th and 21st.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.instagram.com/217939383051653", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Instagram Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Payouts for all other Instagram monetization tools are released around the 21st every month for earnings made in the previous month. ... In the US, you'll be paid once a month after you reach the minimum balance of $5. ... Wire transfer: you'll be paid once a month after you reach the minimum balance of $100. All other payout methods: you'll be paid once a month after you reach the minimum balance of $25.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "Instagram Subscriptions", "topic": "Payout schedule and US minimum balance", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Non-US minimums: $100 for wire transfer, $25 for all other payout methods", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_instagram_payouts_no_account_cap", "category": "Business", "title": "Instagram monetization payouts: Earnings cap without a payout account", "summary": "Instagram limits creators without a payout account to $500 in earnings per monetization tool, capped at $1,500 across 3 tools, and earnings are forfeited if no payout account is added within 6 months.", "body": "Instagram limits creators without a payout account to $500 in earnings per monetization tool, capped at $1,500 across 3 tools, and earnings are forfeited if no payout account is added within 6 months.\n\nWhat Instagram Help Center actually says:\n\n“Without a payout account, you can earn up to $500 per monetization tool, with a maximum of $1,500 across 3 tools. If you haven't added a payout account within 6 months, you'll forfeit and waive all rights to receive your earnings.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.instagram.com/217939383051653", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Instagram Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Without a payout account, you can earn up to $500 per monetization tool, with a maximum of $1,500 across 3 tools. If you haven't added a payout account within 6 months, you'll forfeit and waive all rights to receive your earnings.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "Instagram monetization payouts", "topic": "Earnings cap without a payout account", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to Badges, Bonuses, Gifts and Subscriptions earnings", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_instagram_subscriptions_fees_revenue100", "category": "Business", "title": "Instagram Subscriptions: Creator share and store fees", "summary": "Instagram states that creators with a Subscription receive 100% of their revenue from Subscriptions, that Google and Apple deduct 30% of all in-app purchases in fees, and that Instagram currently receives no portion of in-app purchase fees.", "body": "Instagram states that creators with a Subscription receive 100% of their revenue from Subscriptions, that Google and Apple deduct 30% of all in-app purchases in fees, and that Instagram currently receives no portion of in-app purchase fees.\n\nWhat Instagram Help Center actually says:\n\n“Creators with an Instagram Subscription receive 100% of their revenue from Subscriptions purchased during an Instagram Live, minus applicable taxes and fees. Google and Apple deduct 30% of all in-app purchases in fees. Instagram currently receives no portion of in-app purchase fees.”\n\nNote: Content read via rendering proxy (r.jina.ai) because help.instagram.com blocks direct fetches from this environment.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.facebook.com/help/instagram/748353609674535/", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Instagram Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Creators with an Instagram Subscription receive 100% of their revenue from Subscriptions purchased during an Instagram Live, minus applicable taxes and fees. Google and Apple deduct 30% of all in-app purchases in fees. Instagram currently receives no portion of in-app purchase fees.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "Instagram Subscriptions", "topic": "Creator share and store fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Statements reference Subscriptions purchased during an Instagram Live; taxes and fees are deducted", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_x_creatorrevenuesharing_retired", "category": "Business", "title": "X Creator Revenue Sharing: Program retirement and replacement", "summary": "As of August 7, 2026 X stopped accepting new enrollments into Creator Revenue Sharing and will retire it on September 7, 2026, directing creators to the new Original Content Rewards program.", "body": "As of August 7, 2026 X stopped accepting new enrollments into Creator Revenue Sharing and will retire it on September 7, 2026, directing creators to the new Original Content Rewards program.\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. Apply to the new Original Content Rewards program to continue earning from your content on X.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/creator-revenue-sharing", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "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. Apply to the new Original Content Rewards program to continue earning from your content on X.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "X Creator Revenue Sharing", "topic": "Program retirement and replacement", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Enrolled creators continue earning through September 7, 2026 and get three final payouts (Aug 14, Aug 28, and one around", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_x_creatorrevenuesharing_eligibility", "category": "Business", "title": "X Creator Revenue Sharing: Eligibility requirements", "summary": "An X account is eligible for Creator Revenue Sharing if it has an active Premium, Premium Business, or Premium Organizations subscription, at least 5M organic impressions within the last 3 months, at least 500 verified followers, is in a supported country, and is compliant with the X User Agreement.", "body": "An X account is eligible for Creator Revenue Sharing if it has an active Premium, Premium Business, or Premium Organizations subscription, at least 5M organic impressions within the last 3 months, at least 500 verified followers, is in a supported country, and is compliant with the X User Agreement.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“Have an active Premium, Premium Business, or Premium Organizations subscription Have at least 5M organic impressions within the last 3 months Have at least 500 verified followers Be in a supported country Be compliant with the X User Agreement”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/creator-revenue-sharing", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Have an active Premium, Premium Business, or Premium Organizations subscription Have at least 5M organic impressions within the last 3 months Have at least 500 verified followers Be in a supported country Be compliant with the X User Agreement", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "X Creator Revenue Sharing", "topic": "Eligibility requirements", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Program being retired on September 7, 2026", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_x_creatorrevenuesharing_payout_min30", "category": "Business", "title": "X Creator Revenue Sharing: Payout frequency and minimum", "summary": "X Creator Revenue Sharing payouts are currently processed every two weeks with a minimum payout of $30.", "body": "X Creator Revenue Sharing payouts are currently processed every two weeks with a minimum payout of $30.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“Payouts are currently processed every two weeks and the minimum payout is $30.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/creator-revenue-sharing", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "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": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "X Creator Revenue Sharing", "topic": "Payout frequency and minimum", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Requires connecting a Stripe payout account or X Money Account (for eligible users) and identity verification via Stripe", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_x_subscriptions_eligibility", "category": "Business", "title": "X Creator Subscriptions: Eligibility criteria", "summary": "To be eligible for X Subscriptions, a creator must be 18 years or older, active in the past 30 days, have at least 2,000 verified followers, and have at least 5M organic impressions within the last 3 months.", "body": "To be eligible for X Subscriptions, a creator must be 18 years or older, active in the past 30 days, have at least 2,000 verified followers, and have at least 5M organic impressions within the last 3 months.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“Be 18 years or older Active in the past 30 days Have at least 2,000 verified followers Have at least 5M organic impressions within the last 3 months”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/subscriptions-creator", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Be 18 years or older Active in the past 30 days Have at least 2,000 verified followers Have at least 5M organic impressions within the last 3 months", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "X Creator Subscriptions", "topic": "Eligibility criteria", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Complete list of criteria in the Subscriptions policy; available in countries supported by X's payments provider", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_x_subscriptions_revenue_share", "category": "Business", "title": "X Creator Subscriptions: Revenue share and platform fee", "summary": "X says creators are eligible to earn up to ~97% of the gross revenue earned from Subscriptions, that X does not take a revenue share, and that any deductions are third-party payment processing or app store fees plus cancellations or refunds.", "body": "X says creators are eligible to earn up to ~97% of the gross revenue earned from Subscriptions, that X does not take a revenue share, and that any deductions are third-party payment processing or app store fees plus 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.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/subscriptions-creator", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "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": "high", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "X Creator Subscriptions", "topic": "Revenue share and platform fee", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Gross revenue basis", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_x_subscriptions_payout_min50", "category": "Business", "title": "X Creator Subscriptions: Minimum payment amount", "summary": "X will not make a revenue share payment for Subscriptions unless the recorded amount meets the minimum payment amount of $50, with unpaid amounts rolling over until the threshold is met, and payments are made approximately 60 days after the end of the month.", "body": "X will not make a revenue share payment for Subscriptions unless the recorded amount meets the minimum payment amount of $50, with unpaid amounts rolling over until the threshold is met, and payments are made approximately 60 days after the end of the month.\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: Article carries update date September 2, 2026.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/subscriptions-creator", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "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": "high", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "X Creator Subscriptions", "topic": "Minimum payment amount", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_snapchat_monetization_eligibility", "category": "Business", "title": "Snapchat Monetization Program: Invitation criteria", "summary": "Snapchat considers Creators for invitation to its Monetization Program if they have at least 50,000 followers, achieve 15,000 hours of view time over the last 28 days with at least 3,000 of those hours from Spotlight, are 18 or older, publish original advertiser-friendly content, reside in an eligible country, and are a Snap Star.", "body": "Snapchat considers Creators for invitation to its Monetization Program if they have at least 50,000 followers, achieve 15,000 hours of view time over the last 28 days with at least 3,000 of those hours from Spotlight, are 18 or older, publish original advertiser-friendly content, reside in an eligible country, and are a Snap Star.\n\nWhat Snapchat Support actually says:\n\n“Have at least 50,000 followers; and Achieve 15,000 hours of view time over the last 28 days, with at least 3,000 of those hours coming from Spotlight. ... Be at least 18 years old or the age of legal majority in your country; and Publish original, advertiser-friendly content compliant with our Community Guidelines & Content Guidelines for Recommendation Eligibility; and Reside in an eligible country; and Be a Snap Star.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14669003687444-About-Snapchat-s-Monetization-Program", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Snapchat Support", "evidence_quote": "Have at least 50,000 followers; and Achieve 15,000 hours of view time over the last 28 days, with at least 3,000 of those hours coming from Spotlight. ... Be at least 18 years old or the age of legal majority in your country; and Publish original, advertiser-friendly content compliant with our Community Guidelines & Content Guidelines for Recommendation Eligibility; and Reside in an eligible country; and Be a Snap Star.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "Snapchat Monetization Program", "topic": "Invitation criteria", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Invitation only; Snap notifies by email. Snap does not charge fees for invitation.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_snapchat_monetization_payout_min100", "category": "Business", "title": "Snapchat Monetization Program: Cash-out minimum", "summary": "Snapchat creators can cash out Creator Rewards by managing payouts in-app, cashing out a minimum of $100 daily whenever they choose.", "body": "Snapchat creators can cash out Creator Rewards by managing payouts in-app, cashing out a minimum of $100 daily whenever they choose.\n\nWhat Snapchat Support actually says:\n\n“Creators can manage their payouts in-app, and cash out a minimum of $100 daily whenever they choose.”\n\nNote: Second Snapchat help page (7012295702420) states: 'Your payment will be disbursed as long as the minimum payment threshold of $100 has been met'.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14669003687444-About-Snapchat-s-Monetization-Program", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Snapchat Support", "evidence_quote": "Creators can manage their payouts in-app, and cash out a minimum of $100 daily whenever they choose.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "Snapchat Monetization Program", "topic": "Cash-out minimum", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Creators must be fully onboarded for payouts", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_snapchat_monetization_100hr_rule", "category": "Business", "title": "Snapchat Monetization Program: 100-hour Spotlight view time rule for maximum rewards", "summary": "Beginning May 7, 2026, Snapchat creators must maintain at least 100 hours of Total Spotlight View Time on their posts over the last 28 days to qualify for maximum Creator Rewards.", "body": "Beginning May 7, 2026, Snapchat creators must maintain at least 100 hours of Total Spotlight View Time on their posts over the last 28 days to qualify for maximum Creator Rewards.\n\nWhat Snapchat Support actually says:\n\n“Beginning May 7th, 2026, you must maintain at least 100 hours of Total Spotlight View Time on your posts over the last 28 days to qualify for maximum Creator Rewards.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14669003687444-About-Snapchat-s-Monetization-Program", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Snapchat Support", "evidence_quote": "Beginning May 7th, 2026, you must maintain at least 100 hours of Total Spotlight View Time on your posts over the last 28 days to qualify for maximum Creator Rewards.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "Snapchat Monetization Program", "topic": "100-hour Spotlight view time rule for maximum rewards", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Tracked in Insights under 'Daily Rewards Eligibility'", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_snapchat_monetization_spotlight_min_length", "category": "Business", "title": "Snapchat Monetization Program: Minimum Spotlight video length for revenue", "summary": "Spotlight videos must be at least 30 seconds long to be eligible to earn revenue in Snapchat's Monetization Program.", "body": "Spotlight videos must be at least 30 seconds long to be eligible to earn revenue in Snapchat's Monetization Program.\n\nWhat Snapchat Support actually says:\n\n“In order for Spotlight videos to be eligible to earn revenue, they must be at least 30 seconds long.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14669003687444-About-Snapchat-s-Monetization-Program", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Snapchat Support", "evidence_quote": "In order for Spotlight videos to be eligible to earn revenue, they must be at least 30 seconds long.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "Snapchat Monetization Program", "topic": "Minimum Spotlight video length for revenue", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_facebook_stars_eligibility", "category": "Business", "title": "Facebook Stars: Eligibility requirements", "summary": "To earn from Facebook Stars a creator must meet Community Standards, pass and remain compliant with Facebook's Partner Monetization Policies and Content Monetization Policies, have 500 followers for at least 30 consecutive days, live in a country where Stars is available, agree to the Stars Terms and Conditions, and be at least 18 years of age; accounts that primarily post content focused on children are not eligible.", "body": "To earn from Facebook Stars a creator must meet Community Standards, pass and remain compliant with Facebook's Partner Monetization Policies and Content Monetization Policies, have 500 followers for at least 30 consecutive days, live in a country where Stars is available, agree to the Stars Terms and Conditions, and be at least 18 years of age; accounts that primarily post content focused on children are not eligible.\n\nWhat Meta Business Help Center actually says:\n\n“You must meet Community Standards. You must pass and remain compliant with Facebook's Partner Monetization Policies and Content Monetization Policies. You must have 500 followers for at least 30 consecutive days. You must live in a country eligible for Stars. You must agree to the Stars Terms and Conditions. You must be at least 18 years of age.”\n\nNote: Content read via rendering proxy (r.jina.ai).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/300444652164185", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Meta Business Help Center", "evidence_quote": "You must meet Community Standards. You must pass and remain compliant with Facebook's Partner Monetization Policies and Content Monetization Policies. You must have 500 followers for at least 30 consecutive days. You must live in a country eligible for Stars. You must agree to the Stars Terms and Conditions. You must be at least 18 years of age.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "Facebook Stars", "topic": "Eligibility requirements", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Children-focused accounts not eligible", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_facebook_stars_value_01usd", "category": "Business", "title": "Facebook Stars: Value per Star", "summary": "For every Star a creator receives from a fan, they earn 1 cent (USD) from Meta.", "body": "For every Star a creator receives from a fan, they earn 1 cent (USD) from Meta.\n\nWhat Facebook for Creators actually says:\n\n“For every Star you receive from a fan, you earn 1 cent from Meta.”\n\nNote: Content read via rendering proxy (r.jina.ai).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://creators.facebook.com/tools/stars", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Facebook for Creators", "evidence_quote": "For every Star you receive from a fan, you earn 1 cent from Meta.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "Facebook Stars", "topic": "Value per Star", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Stars usable on live, Reels, on-demand video, photos, text, and stories", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_facebook_payouts_minusd", "category": "Business", "title": "Minimum balance for payouts", "summary": "On Facebook, payouts are released around the 21st of every month for the previous month's earnings; in the US the minimum balance to be paid is $5, while outside the US it is $100 for wire transfer and $25 for all other payout methods.", "body": "On Facebook, payouts are released around the 21st of every month for the previous month's earnings; in the US the minimum balance to be paid is $5, while outside the US it is $100 for wire transfer and $25 for all other payout methods.\n\nWhat Meta Business Help Center actually says:\n\n“Payouts are released around the 21st of every month for earnings made in the previous month. ... In the US, you'll be paid once a month after you reach the minimum balance of $5. ... Wire transfer: you'll be paid once a month after you reach the minimum balance of $100. All other payout methods: you'll be paid once a month after you reach the minimum balance of $25.”\n\nNote: Content read via rendering proxy (r.jina.ai).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/194187525195870", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Meta Business Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Payouts are released around the 21st of every month for earnings made in the previous month. ... In the US, you'll be paid once a month after you reach the minimum balance of $5. ... Wire transfer: you'll be paid once a month after you reach the minimum balance of $100. All other payout methods: you'll be paid once a month after you reach the minimum balance of $25.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "Facebook monetization payouts", "topic": "Minimum balance for payouts", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Without a payout account earnings cap at $500/tool, $1,500 across 3 tools, forfeited after 6 months", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_instagram_bonuses_invite_required", "category": "Business", "title": "Instagram Bonuses: Invitation-only and eligibility", "summary": "Bonuses on Instagram are being tested and are opportunities for creators to earn money directly from Instagram, and eligibility for a bonus program invitation requires meeting certain requirements set out in a separate Instagram help page.", "body": "Bonuses on Instagram are being tested and are opportunities for creators to earn money directly from Instagram, and eligibility for a bonus program invitation requires meeting certain requirements set out in a separate Instagram help page.\n\nWhat Instagram Help Center actually says:\n\n“At this time, we're testing bonuses on Instagram. Bonuses are opportunities for creators to earn money directly from Instagram. To be eligible for a bonus program invitation, you must meet certain requirements.”\n\nNote: Content read via rendering proxy (r.jina.ai).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.instagram.com/494096628491527", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Instagram Help Center", "evidence_quote": "At this time, we're testing bonuses on Instagram. Bonuses are opportunities for creators to earn money directly from Instagram. To be eligible for a bonus program invitation, you must meet certain requirements.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "Instagram Bonuses", "topic": "Invitation-only and eligibility", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Activating a bonus means agreeing to Instagram Creator Incentives Terms, Instagram Bonuses general program rules, and sp", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_facebook_cmp_sexual_exclusion", "category": "Business", "title": "Sexual or suggestive adult content exclusion", "summary": "Facebook's Content Monetization Policies restrict monetization for content that depicts or discusses certain listed categories, and creators must comply with these policies in addition to Partner Monetization Policies to be eligible for monetization products such as Stars.", "body": "Facebook's Content Monetization Policies restrict monetization for content that depicts or discusses certain listed categories, and creators must comply with these policies in addition to Partner Monetization Policies to be eligible for monetization products such as Stars.\n\nWhat Meta Business Help Center actually says:\n\n“Restricted categories: Content that depicts or discusses subjects in the following categories may face reduced or restricted monetization:”\n\nNote: Itemized category list did not render in this environment; the identical policy text including the 'Sexual or suggestive activity' category and its itemized list is captured verbatim on the Instagram Content Monetization Policies page (record instagram.cmp.sexual_exclusion). Content read via rendering proxy (r.jina.ai).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/1348682518563619", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Meta Business Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Restricted categories: Content that depicts or discusses subjects in the following categories may face reduced or restricted monetization:", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "Facebook Content Monetization Policies", "topic": "Sexual or suggestive adult content exclusion", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Reduced or restricted monetization for sexual or suggestive activity content", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_x_monetization_standards_adult_content", "category": "Business", "title": "Adult or sexual content restricted monetization", "summary": "Under X's Creator Monetization Standards, content that features overly suggestive or sexually provocative activity, pornography, nudity or implied sexual acts is a restricted category that may face restricted monetization, including depictions of sex acts, sexual organs, sex toys, and sexual bodily fluids, escort/prostitution services, adult entertainment, sex-focused dating sites, adult sites such as erotica or pornography, and sexually explicit accessories and clothing.", "body": "Under X's Creator Monetization Standards, content that features overly suggestive or sexually provocative activity, pornography, nudity or implied sexual acts is a restricted category that may face restricted monetization, including depictions of sex acts, sexual organs, sex toys, and sexual bodily fluids, escort/prostitution services, adult entertainment, sex-focused dating sites, adult sites such as erotica or pornography, and sexually explicit accessories and clothing.\n\nWhat X Help Center actually says:\n\n“Adult or Sexual Content. Content that features overly suggestive or sexually provocative activity, pornography, nudity or implied sexual acts. This includes: 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”\n\nNote: Applies to creators earning via any monetization product; also covers Subscriptions and Original Content Rewards. An attempt to open the Original Content Rewards help page (help.x.com/en/using-x/original-content-rewards) returned 403 via the rendering proxy. Content read via rendering proxy (r.jina.ai).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/rules-and-policies/content-monetization-standards", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Adult or Sexual Content. Content that features overly suggestive or sexually provocative activity, pornography, nudity or implied sexual acts. This includes: 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", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "X Creator Monetization Standards", "topic": "Adult or sexual content restricted monetization", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to creators earning via any monetization product; also covers Subscriptions and Original Content Rewards", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_snapchat_recommendation_eligibility_sexual_content", "category": "Business", "title": "Sexual content exclusion for recommendation", "summary": "For Snapchat content to be eligible for algorithmic recommendation to a wider audience it must not contain nudity, sex acts, sexual services, sexual harassment, non-consensual sexual material, sexually explicit language, or overtly suggestive imagery, with explicit examples given for each, and such content is not eligible for recommendations such as on Spotlight.", "body": "For Snapchat content to be eligible for algorithmic recommendation to a wider audience it must not contain nudity, sex acts, sexual services, sexual harassment, non-consensual sexual material, sexually explicit language, or overtly suggestive imagery, with explicit examples given for each, and such content is not eligible for recommendations such as on Spotlight.\n\nWhat Snap Inc. (values.snap.com) actually says:\n\n“For content to be eligible for recommendation to a wider audience, it must not contain: Nudity, sex acts, and sexual services ... Our Community Guidelines allow limited non-pornographic nudity (for example, in the context of breastfeeding or medical procedures) in a user's private Story. But the Content Guidelines prohibit all nudity, in any context, even if not photographic or realistic (for example, paintings or AI-generated images).”\n\nNote: The Monetization Program eligibility page (record snapchat.monetization.eligibility) requires content compliant with these Content Guidelines for Recommendation Eligibility.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://values.snap.com/policy/content-guidelines-recommendation-eligibility/recommendation-eligibility/sexual-content", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Snap Inc. (values.snap.com)", "evidence_quote": "For content to be eligible for recommendation to a wider audience, it must not contain: Nudity, sex acts, and sexual services ... Our Community Guidelines allow limited non-pornographic nudity (for example, in the context of breastfeeding or medical procedures) in a user's private Story. But the Content Guidelines prohibit all nudity, in any context, even if not photographic or realistic (for example, paintings or AI-generated images).", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "Snapchat Content Guidelines for Recommendation Eligibility", "topic": "Sexual content exclusion for recommendation", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to Recommended Content such as Stories, Spotlight and the Map; content must meet these stricter standards for al", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_youtube_advertiserfriendly_adult_content", "category": "Business", "title": "YouTube Partner Program: Adult content exclusion from advertising", "summary": "Under YouTube's advertiser-friendly content guidelines, content that features highly sexualized content in the title or thumbnail or highly sexualized themes is not suitable for advertising, with limited exceptions for non-graphic sexual education videos and music videos, and comedic intent does not make it suitable.", "body": "Under YouTube's advertiser-friendly content guidelines, content that features highly sexualized content in the title or thumbnail or highly sexualized themes is not suitable for advertising, with limited exceptions for non-graphic sexual education videos and music videos, and comedic intent does not make it suitable.\n\nWhat YouTube Help actually says:\n\n“Adult content. Content that features highly sexualized content in the title or thumbnail or highly sexualized themes is not suitable for advertising. There are limited exceptions for non-graphic sexual education videos and music videos. This policy includes both real and computer-generated visuals. Stating comedic intent does not make highly sexualized content suitable for advertising.”\n\nNote: Videos that do not meet advertiser-friendly guidelines receive limited or no ad earnings in the YouTube Partner Program (see youtube.ypp.revenueshare.55_45).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278?hl=en", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "YouTube Help", "evidence_quote": "Adult content. Content that features highly sexualized content in the title or thumbnail or highly sexualized themes is not suitable for advertising. There are limited exceptions for non-graphic sexual education videos and music videos. This policy includes both real and computer-generated visuals. Stating comedic intent does not make highly sexualized content suitable for advertising.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "YouTube Partner Program", "topic": "Adult content exclusion from advertising", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Applies to all portions of content (video, thumbnail, title, description, tags)", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r41_mainstream_creator_programs_instagram_cmp_sexual_exclusion", "category": "Business", "title": "Instagram Content Monetization Policies: Sexual or suggestive activity restricted category", "summary": "Under Instagram's Content Monetization Policies, content that contains sexual subject matter in the 'Sexual or suggestive activity' restricted category may face reduced or disabled monetization, including nudity, sexual activity, sexual poses, suggestive dancing, simulations of sexual activity, sex objects, suggestive language, and revealing or absent items of clothing.", "body": "Under Instagram's Content Monetization Policies, content that contains sexual subject matter in the 'Sexual or suggestive activity' restricted category may face reduced or disabled monetization, including nudity, sexual activity, sexual poses, suggestive dancing, simulations of sexual activity, sex objects, suggestive language, and revealing or absent items of clothing.\n\nWhat Instagram Help Center actually says:\n\n“Sexual or suggestive activity. Content may face reduced or disabled monetization if it contains sexual subject matter. Depictions or discussions of these subjects, either real or fictional, may affect monetization for your content. Nudity. Sexual activity. Sexual poses. Suggestive dancing. Simulations of sexual activity. Sex objects. Suggestive language. Revealing or absent items of clothing.”\n\nNote: Content read via rendering proxy (r.jina.ai).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.instagram.com/2635536099905516", "last_verified": "2026-09-05", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Instagram Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Sexual or suggestive activity. Content may face reduced or disabled monetization if it contains sexual subject matter. Depictions or discussions of these subjects, either real or fictional, may affect monetization for your content. Nudity. Sexual activity. Sexual poses. Suggestive dancing. Simulations of sexual activity. Sex objects. Suggestive language. Revealing or absent items of clothing.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "41-mainstream-creator-programs", "subject": "Instagram Content Monetization Policies", "topic": "Sexual or suggestive activity restricted category", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Content appropriate for Instagram in general is not necessarily appropriate for monetization", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }