Twitter has introduced a new monetization feature that shares a part of its ad revenue with top creators. However, there’s a catch. It’s available in only a limited number of countries. Here is a list of all countries where Twitter Monetization is present and how you can apply to get paid for your tweets.
Elon Musk initially discussed plans to help creators earn money on Twitter for their content earlier this year. Twitter has released the first cumulative sum of $5 million in payments to top creators. Many top accounts on the platform have received thousands of dollars, motivating others to create more content.
What Is The Twitter Ad Revenue Sharing Plan?
Twitter released a new monetization program for creators this week, sharing a part of its ad revenues with eligible users. The company will show ads in replies to users’ tweets and pay them for the engagement. You will start noticing sponsored posts appearing under tweets from top creators with the launch of this feature.
However, the exact methodology for how Twitter’s new ad revenue-sharing monetization will work is unknown. It’s unknown how much the company will keep for itself and what portion will be distributed to creators. Elon Musk previously promised that Twitter won’t keep any ad revenue for the first year.
“For the next 12 months, Twitter will keep none of the money. You will receive whatever money we receive, so that’s 70% for subscriptions on iOS & Android (they charge 30%) and ~92% on the web (could be better, depending on payment processor),” stated Musk in a tweet.
You need to meet certain requirements to become eligible for Twitter monetization and it’s only available in a limited number of companies where Stripe is available. It’s because the program processes payments to creators via Stripe.
List Of Eligible Countries For Twitter Monetization:
The new Twitter Monetization program is available in a limited number of countries where Stripe (the payment processor used by the company) is present. Twitter and Stripe have partnered to process payments to creators from ad earnings of Musk’s social media platform.
Here are the countries where users are eligible for Twitter Ad Revenue-Sharing Monetization:
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- India
- Indonesia (Invite only)
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- RO Romania
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
The good thing is that the monetization feature is available in almost all major regions. It should be available soon in regions where it isn’t available yet. Twitter might partner with other local payment processing companies for that. We’ll keep you posted when that happens.
Twitter Monetization Eligibility & Requirements:
Twitter’s new Monetization feature is currently available only to a few creators. However, it will extend to more users eligible to receive payments later. There is a certain set of minimum requirements that you must meet to be a part of the new Twitter monetization program.
Let’s take a look at it here:
- It would be best if you were verified or subscribed to Twitter Blue or affiliated to a verified organization.
- You must have a minimum of 5 million tweet impressions in the last three months.
- There must be at least 500 followers or more on your account.
Additional eligibility criteria for Twitter Monetization:
- You must be living in an eligible country for Twitter monetization.
- You must be 18 years or older.
- Your Twitter account must be active for the last 3 months.
- Your email address and Stripe account must be verified.
- You must complete your Twitter account details and use two-factor authentication.
In addition to that, your Twitter account should be on good terms with the content, conduct, and community standards, and you must not have experienced any past violations.
Once you meet these, you must go through a ‘Human Review.’ If you pass it, your account will be accepted for monetization via revenue sharing.
How To Apply For Twitter Monetization?
Twitter has selected a few top creators for its new monetization feature and distributed $5 million. The program to earn money from the engagement of your tweets will extend to more users very soon. However, the applications are not open right now.
When the applications open, you have to go to the Settings dashboard of your Twitter account and then visit the Monetization section to apply. Find the new feature there, go through its details, and apply for the same if you believe you are eligible. Your profile will be lined up for a human review after that.
When you pass the human review, Twitter will start showing sponsored posts under your tweets (amidst replies), and you will earn money for that. However, the exact method to calculate your earnings is unknown now.
Frequently Asked Questions:
A: Users who meet the minimum eligibility requirements for Twitter monetization can earn money from the engagement of their tweets. If a verified user resides in a country where Stripe is available, has a minimum of 5 million impressions on their tweets in the last few months, have at least 500 followers, and complies with the community guidelines, then they are eligible for Twitter monetization and can apply for the human review.
A: To enable monetization on Twitter, you must meet certain minimum requirements and pass a human review. Ensure you have a verified or Twitter Blue account with at least 500 followers and 500 million impressions on your posts in the last three months. After that, go to the Monetization section in Settings to apply for the new ad revenue-sharing feature.
A: Twitter’s new monetization is available in every country where Stripe is available. It’s due to the partnership of the two platforms to process payments from Twitter’s ad revenue for top creators. Major regions like the U.S., the UK, Australia, New Zealand, India, France, Italy, Japan, and more are eligible for Twitter monetization.
Final Words:
Twitter’s new monetization plan will give a new reason for creators to stick to the platform and create more content. It allows them to earn money for the engagement they generate from their tweets and replies. However, not everyone can monetize and earn with mediocre content; quality will matter a lot.
If you post genuinely good and interesting tweets, users are bound to interact with them, and Twitter will show sponsored posts in replies. Once it happens, you’ll earn dollars from Twitter’s ad revenue. Make sure you have a verified Stripe account to receive the payouts.
That’s it for this guide. Feel free to ask in the comments if you have any doubts or queries regarding Twitter’s new monetization plan. It’s a great step by Musk to boost the creator economy.
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