Passive Income
Ads Revenue Sharing
Earn a share of the advertising revenue generated from your posts. The most popular way to earn passively on X.
Turn Your Influence into
Real Revenue on X
The ultimate guide to unlocking Ads Revenue Sharing, Subscriptions, and Creator features. Learn how to grow your audience and get paid for your content.
Ways to Monetize
X offers multiple revenue streams. Here is a breakdown of the tools available to creators.
Recurring
Creator Subscriptions
Offer exclusive content, long-form video, and subscriber-only spaces to your most loyal followers for a monthly fee.
Direct Support
Tips
Allow your followers to send you one-time monetary tips through integrated payment services like Stripe, PayPal, or Payouts.
High Value
Business & Jobs
Promote your services, products, or consultancy. Highlight your job availability or business offerings directly on your profile.
Your Roadmap to Payout
Follow these steps to activate monetization features on your profile.
01
Subscribe to X Premium
Most monetization features require an active X Premium subscription to verify your account and unlock the tools.
02
Reach 500 Followers
Build a genuine audience. You need at least 500 followers to be eligible for the Ads Revenue Sharing program.
03
Accrue 5M Impressions
Cumulate 5 million verified impressions on your posts within the last 3 months to qualify for ad revenue payouts.
04
Verification & ID
Ensure your account passes the verification check. You may need to provide ID to verify you are a real person.
05
Activate & Earn
Go to the "Monetization" tab in settings, verify your identity (Stripe), and start getting paid for your content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, for the most popular programs like Ads Revenue Sharing, having an active X Premium subscription is a strict requirement. Other features like Tips may have fewer restrictions depending on your region.
X uses Stripe for payments in supported countries. You will need to connect a valid Stripe account to your X profile to receive payouts. Payouts typically occur monthly once you reach a minimum threshold.
Impressions from replies, Quote Posts, and Spaces generally do not count towards Ads Revenue Sharing. Focus on creating high-quality original posts, videos, and images that get viewed directly.