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TikTok in 9 slides

The short-video giant whose Creator Rewards Program pays per 1,000 qualified views on original videos over a minute long, plus LIVE gifts and subscriptions.

2016founded
2.9our rating out of 5
30achievement points, Bronze
How it works2 / 9

What you do on TikTok

How the money is made: creating content

  1. Create and publish
  2. Grow an audience
  3. Fans, ads or sponsors pay
  4. Regular payouts

The short-video giant whose Creator Rewards Program pays per 1,000 qualified views on original videos over a minute long, plus LIVE gifts and subscriptions.

Founded 2016 · next to 11 other social platforms

200020052010201520202025Facebook: 2004YouTube: 2005Dailymotion: 2005X (Twitter): 2006Spotify for Creators: 2006Tango: 2009Instagram: 2010Snapchat: 2011Rumble: 2013Bigo Live: 2016Kick: 2022TikTok, 2016
Each dot is a platform of the same type, placed at its founding year.

Work and topics

Good for

Fees3 / 9

What TikTok takes

Creator Rewards - RPM per 1,000 qu…what it costs you

Creator Rewards - RPM per 1,000 qualified views

Getting paid4 / 9

How the money reaches you

From sign-up to payout

  1. Sign upFree
  2. Application and vetting
  3. Do the work
  4. Earnings clearWeekly, bi-weekly or monthly depending on program
  5. Withdraw2 ways to withdraw

2 ways to withdraw

Who can join5 / 9

Can you join?

Yes, if you pass its application and you are 18 or older and live in one of 8 countries.

You need a smartphone and an existing audience.

What you need

  • 18 or olderMinimum age
  • A smartphone
  • An existing audience
  • Free to joinSign-up cost
  • Application and vettingHow sign-up works

Open in 8 countries

OpenNot listed

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Real earnings6 / 9

What people actually earn

Good to know · All-time10K followers to earn

The Creator Rewards Program requires age 18+, 10,000+ followers and 100,000+ views in the last 30 days, and rewards original videos over 1 minute long.

Source: tiktok.com ↗
Rating and achievements7 / 9

How it scores

2.9out of 5

Strong on track record. Weaker on getting paid.

FeesGetting paidAccessTrack recordProof of earnings
  • FeesNot enough facts
  • Getting paid2.3
  • Access3.0
  • Track record4.0
  • Proof of earnings2.5
30/100 ptsBronze
  • Free to join
  • Top 10K website
  • 10 years running
  • Fully documented
Profile completeness8 / 9

How much we know

67%

We have 10 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.

What we have

  • What kind of platform it is
  • Year founded
  • Headquarters
  • Fees
  • How fast you get paid
  • Withdrawal methods
  • Join requirements
  • Countries it accepts
  • Real earnings figures
  • Wikipedia or reference page

Still missing

  • Plain-English overview
  • Minimum payout
  • Payment protection
  • Review ratings
  • Support channels
  • Mobile apps
  • Social accounts

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