X Original Content Rewards Explained
X retired Creator Revenue Sharing in September 2026. This is the new program, who qualifies and how payouts are counted.
X Original Content Rewards replaced Creator Revenue Sharing, which was retired on 7 September 2026. To qualify you need an active Premium, Premium+ or Premium Business subscription, at least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days (replies don't count) and at least 500 verified followers.
Requirements
- Active X Premium, Premium+ or Premium Business
- 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days, replies excluded
- 500 verified followers
- 18 or older, account in good standing, based in a country where the program is available
- Actively posting original content. Political and government organizations are not eligible.
How payouts are counted
Payouts are based on qualified impressions: unique impressions from Premium users on the Home Timeline where at least half of the post is visible. X publishes no percentage. Rejected applicants can appeal once and reapply after 42 days.
What changed
New enrollments in Creator Revenue Sharing closed on 7 August 2026 and the program was retired on 7 September 2026. The old program needed 5 million impressions in 3 months.
Source: X Help Center: Original Content Rewards. Checked 2026-10-13.
Compare all platforms: creator monetization data 2026. Specs for X videos: X video size.
FAQ
What replaced X Creator Revenue Sharing?
Original Content Rewards. Creator Revenue Sharing was retired on 7 September 2026.
How many impressions do I need for X Original Content Rewards?
At least 500,000 Home Timeline impressions from verified users in the last 90 days, replies excluded.
Do I need X Premium?
Yes, an active Premium, Premium+ or Premium Business subscription.
How much does X pay per impression?
X does not publish a rate or percentage. Payouts are based on qualified impressions from Premium users.