Creator Money Map
Every program that pays creators, who qualifies, and which ones work for Shorts. Filter it down to what fits you.
Each platform sets its own rules and amounts and can change them any time. We link the official page for each one and show the day we last checked it (most recent: Oct 26, 2026). Anything we couldn't confirm on an official page is marked.
Through our link, US creators see $300 a month at 20k to 99k followers and $1,000 a month at 100k to 999k, for 3 months. Meta decides who gets in. It takes a minute to check if you qualify.
15 of 15 programs
- Facebook
Facebook Creator Fast Track
Apply in the Facebook app. Meta decides who gets in.
Who qualifies
- You live in the US, Canada, the UK or Australia.
- You're 18 or older.
- One of your Instagram, TikTok or YouTube accounts has at least 20,000 followers.
- That account had at least 30,000 video views in the last 60 days.
- You haven't posted a Facebook Reel in the past 6 months.
- Your Facebook account is at least 30 days old.
What it pays
- Through our link (US): $300 a month at 20k to 99k followers, $1,000 a month at 100k to 999k, for 3 months. That's what our referral page shows. At 1M+ it isn't confirmed; Meta shows your amount in the application.
- Meta's public page: $100 to $450 a month at 20k to 99k (Meta sets your amount), $1,000 at 100k to 999k, $3,000 at 1M+.
- Plus Facebook Content Monetization turned on right away if you're accepted.
Shorts: Your existing Shorts count, as long as they were never posted on Facebook.
- Once you're in: 15 reels a month on 10 separate days, for each of the 3 months.
- Meta shows your exact amount in the application.
- In some countries Meta adds an optional affiliate bonus: after you're approved, connect an affiliate account and share reels with affiliate links. Meta says this can earn $150 or more over 3 months, depending on your follower count. Availability varies by country.
Last checked Oct 26, 2026. Checked on the official page. - Facebook
Facebook Content Monetization
Meta sends invites now and then. Fast Track creators get it when they're accepted.
Who qualifies
- Invite only. Meta doesn't publish the criteria.
- You can register interest in your Professional dashboard, under Monetization.
What it pays
- Earnings on Reels, photos, text posts and stories, based on how they perform.
- Meta doesn't publish a rate. Each creator sees an estimated rate in their dashboard.
Shorts: Reels count, so reposting your own Shorts can earn here once you're in.
- Meta says open enrollment will come later. No date given.
Last checked Oct 26, 2026. Checked on the official page. - TikTok
TikTok Creator Growth Challenge
Terms were live on Oct 26, 2026. TikTok can cap or end it at any time.
Who qualifies
- You live in the US and you're 18 or older.
- Your YouTube channel has more than 10,000 subscribers, is set to the US region and had a public post with 500+ views in the last 30 days.
- Every TikTok account you have is public, US-registered and at or under 100,000 followers.
What it pays
- $250 welcome reward: 5+ eligible videos a week in your first 2 weeks, with one passing 1,000 views each week.
- One growth reward for new followers in your 45 days: $3,000 (+10k) up to $30,000 (+1M) if you join under 10k followers, or $5,500 (+100k) up to $22,500 (+1M) if you join with 10k to 100k.
Shorts: Videos over 15 seconds with #tiktokgrowthchallenge count, so most Shorts work.
- TikTok gets an exclusive, permanent license to every video you tag. Read that part before you join.
- Rewards are paid through PayPal within 90 days after your 45 days end. You need ID and a W-9.
- We couldn't confirm from outside the app that new spots are still open. Check in TikTok Studio.
Last checked Oct 26, 2026. Checked on the official page. - TikTok
TikTok Creator Rewards Program
Apply in TikTok Studio once you meet the bar.
Who qualifies
- 18 or older, with at least 10,000 followers.
- At least 100,000 video views in the last 30 days.
- A personal account (not a business account) in a country where it's offered.
What it pays
- Pay per qualified view on original videos over 1 minute long.
- TikTok doesn't publish a rate. Other sites estimate roughly $0.40 to $1, sometimes up to $2, per 1,000 qualified views.
Shorts: Only videos over 1 minute earn, so most Shorts earn nothing here.
- TikTok's help page didn't load for us, so these numbers come from creator guides. Check the in-app screen.
Last checked Oct 26, 2026. Not confirmed on an official page, so treat the details as unverified. - Spotify
Spotify Partner Program
Self-serve once your show meets the bar.
Who qualifies
- Your show is hosted on Spotify for Creators, with a legal address in an eligible market (the US is one).
- At least 3 published episodes.
- At least 2,000 hours watched or listened and 1,000 audience on Spotify in the last 30 days.
What it pays
- 50% of ad revenue from Spotify ads in your episodes (each episode needs an ad break).
- A share of Premium video revenue when Premium members watch your video episodes.
Shorts: A stream only counts after 60 seconds, so it's for longer talking videos, not Shorts.
- Your YouTube subscribers don't count. The numbers have to come from Spotify.
Last checked Oct 26, 2026. Checked on the official page. - Spotify
Spotify Memberships
Started Oct 20, 2026 in 34 markets, including the US. It replaced Podcast Subscriptions.
Who qualifies
- Your show is hosted on Spotify for Creators or Megaphone, in a market where Memberships are offered.
- At least 3 published episodes.
- At least 100 listeners or viewers and 100 hours listened or watched on Spotify in the last 30 days.
What it pays
- Fans pay a monthly fee for member-only episodes and perks.
- You keep 90% of the revenue, per Spotify's announcement.
Shorts: Fans pay for a show they love, so it suits podcasts and longer videos, not Shorts.
- Your YouTube subscribers don't count. The numbers have to come from Spotify.
Last checked Oct 26, 2026. Checked on the official page. - MSN
MSN (Copilot Discover) video
Only through a partner Microsoft lists.
Who qualifies
- You join through one of Microsoft's listed content partners (for example AIR Media-Tech, Studio71, TheSoul Group, VideoElephant).
- Each partner sets its own bar. One partner asks for about 10k subscribers and 100+ videos.
What it pays
- Ad revenue on your videos, shared with the partner. Splits aren't public.
Shorts: Better for longer videos. It's unclear whether Shorts-only channels are accepted.
- The partner list is official. Partner criteria and results come from the partners' own sites.
Last checked Oct 26, 2026. Partly confirmed on the official page. - Snapchat
Snapchat creator monetization
Snap invites creators who meet its bar.
Who qualifies
- 50,000 followers.
- 25+ posts a month to Saved Stories or Spotlight, posting on at least 10 of the last 28 days.
- In the last 28 days: 10M Snap views, 1M Spotlight views or 12,000 hours of view time.
What it pays
- A share of ad revenue in Stories and in Spotlight videos over 1 minute. Snap doesn't publish rates.
Shorts: High bar, and Spotlight ads need videos over 1 minute.
- These criteria are from Snap's December 2024 announcement. Check Snap's Creator Hub for today's version.
Last checked Oct 26, 2026. Partly confirmed on the official page. - X
X Original Content Rewards
Replaced X's old revenue sharing in September 2026.
Who qualifies
- A paid X Premium subscription.
- 500+ verified followers.
- 500,000+ home timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days.
What it pays
- Pay per qualified impression from Premium users. No public rate.
Shorts: Reposts and re-uploads without real changes don't count.
- X's help page blocked us, so these numbers come from news coverage.
Last checked Oct 26, 2026. Not confirmed on an official page, so treat the details as unverified. - Instagram
Instagram bonuses
No open program. Occasional invite-only offers.
Who qualifies
- Invite only. If Meta invites you, it shows in your Professional dashboard.
What it pays
- Varies by offer. Meta doesn't publish amounts.
Shorts: You can't apply, so don't plan around it.
- We found no official page for a current Instagram bonus. Ignore anyone selling access to one.
Last checked Oct 26, 2026. Not confirmed on an official page, so treat the details as unverified. - No creator pay
Threads
The old invite-only bonus stopped paying around April 2025.
Who qualifies
- Nothing to apply for.
What it pays
- No creator pay right now.
Shorts: Fine for reach, not for payouts.
Last checked Oct 26, 2026. Not confirmed on an official page, so treat the details as unverified. - No creator pay
Pinterest
Creator Rewards ended in November 2022.
Who qualifies
- Nothing to apply for.
What it pays
- No creator pay right now.
Shorts: No payout program.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026. Not confirmed on an official page, so treat the details as unverified. - No creator pay
Bluesky
No built-in creator pay.
Who qualifies
- Nothing to apply for.
What it pays
- No ad share, subscriptions or creator fund.
Shorts: No payout program.
Last checked Oct 26, 2026. Not confirmed on an official page, so treat the details as unverified. - No creator pay
Lemon8
No open program. Small invite-only payments have been reported.
Who qualifies
- Invite only, mostly lifestyle creators.
What it pays
- Reported at about $10 per approved post, by invite. Not confirmed by Lemon8.
Shorts: Lifestyle focus and invite only.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026. Not confirmed on an official page, so treat the details as unverified. - No creator pay
Triller
Effectively shut down as a social app.
Who qualifies
- Nothing to apply for.
What it pays
- No creator pay.
Shorts: Skip it.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026. Not confirmed on an official page, so treat the details as unverified.
More help
- All our guides: Fast Track requirements, how to apply, the Instagram auto-share trap, 15 reels on 10 days, payouts.
- The one-minute checkup tells you if you can apply to Fast Track.
- Spot something out of date? Tell us and we'll check it.
Fast Track is free. If Meta verifies you through our link, Meta pays us a referral fee. It costs you nothing, and our paid plans are optional and don't affect approval. We're independent and not affiliated with Meta or TikTok. We don't earn anything from the other programs on this page.