The core way that X (formerly Twitter) now directly pays users to tweet is through the Ads Revenue Sharing Program.

This program allows eligible creators to earn a portion of the revenue generated from ads displayed in the replies to their posts. The more engagement you generate from qualified users, the more you can potentially earn.

Here is a breakdown of how the program works and the other major ways to monetize your content on X.

1. The Official Program: Ads Revenue Sharing
This is the primary method where X shares a cut of its ad money with creators, effectively paying you for the reach and engagement of your tweets.

Eligibility Requirements
To join the Creator Ads Revenue Sharing Program, you generally must meet the following criteria:

Requirement   Details
Verification Status   Must be an X Premium (formerly Twitter Blue) subscriber or a Verified Organization.
Follower Count   Must have at least 500 active followers.
Content Performance   Must have generated at least 5 million organic impressions on your cumulative posts within the last three months (90 days).
Payment Setup   Must have a verified Stripe account to receive payments.
Compliance   Must adhere to X's content monetization standards and rules.

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How You Get Paid
The Source of Revenue: Your earnings come from the ads that appear in the reply threads of your tweets.

The Key Metric: X's model increasingly focuses on engagement from Premium users (those with a blue checkmark). Only impressions and engagement from these verified accounts count towards your ad revenue share.

Payouts: Once you are eligible and set up, payments are processed through your linked Stripe account on a regular (usually monthly) cadence, provided you meet the minimum payout threshold (often set at $10 or $50, depending on the current policy).

2. Other Direct X Monetization Tools
In addition to the ad revenue share, X offers several built-in tools that allow you to monetize your following:

Monetization Method   How It Works
Subscriptions   Allows your followers to pay a monthly fee (you set the price) for exclusive content, subscriber-only replies, and a subscriber badge. You keep a very high percentage of this revenue.
Tips (Tip Jar)   Followers can send you direct, one-time payments through linked services like Cash App, PayPal, or Venmo to show appreciation for your content. X takes no cut of the tips.
Ticketed Spaces   You can host live audio sessions (Spaces) and charge attendees a fee to join a discussion, workshop, or Q&A.

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3. External & Traditional Monetization
These methods have always been available on the platform and do not require X's official monetization programs:

Sponsored Posts: You partner directly with brands that pay you a fee to tweet or promote their product/service to your audience. Your rates depend entirely on your follower count, engagement rate, and niche.

Affiliate Marketing: You include special tracking links in your tweets (from programs like Amazon Associates) and earn a commission whenever someone clicks your link and makes a purchase.

Selling Your Own Products/Services: You use your posts to market and sell your own e-books, online courses, merchandise, or consulting services, driving traffic to your external store or website.