Is X premium worth it if i want to earn more on X Twitter
Yes, people on X Premium + can potentially earn more from the Creator Revenue Sharing program compared to those on regular Premium, but it's not a direct "higher base rate" for the tier itself it's tied to how the system values impressions and engagement.
X's current monetization (as of 2025–2026 updates) no longer pays creators based on ads in replies. Instead, payouts come from a shared pool funded by Premium subscription revenue (up to 25% allocated to creators). Earnings depend heavily on engagement from Premium users (likes, replies, reposts, etc.), especially impressions in verified/Premium Home timelines.
Check out our post on content value to know what it takes to be successful on X
Check out our post on how to get 5M+ organic impressions, to get you started on the revenue sharing.
In short: Premium+ doesn't guarantee higher earnings for everyone, but its perks (higher-weighted views, better prioritization, and ad-free experience potentially encouraging more Premium+ users to engage) make it possible—and often likely—for creators to earn more if they build engagement from that audience.
Recent updates (like doubling the revenue pool in early 2026 due to Premium growth) benefit all eligible creators, but the tiered weighting favors higher tiers.If you're considering subscribing for monetization as a creator, many find the mid-tier Premium sufficient to start, while Premium + is more for power users chasing maximum visibility and weighted payouts.
Check out our post on content value to know what it takes to be successful on X
Key factors that give Premium + an edge:
- Views/impressions from Premium+ subscribers are weighted higher in payout calculations than those from lower tiers (like regular Premium or Basic). Official X help pages note: "views from Premium+ subscribers may carry more value than those from Basic subscribers," and similar logic applies across tiers.
- Premium + users get the largest reply prioritization and other boosts (like better visibility/algorithmic advantages in some analyses), which can lead to more overall engagement and impressions from high-value (Premium) audiences.
- Some reports and creator experiences show Premium+ accounts often achieve significantly higher reach (e.g., double or more impressions per post in certain studies), indirectly boosting earnings potential.
Check out our post on how to get 5M+ organic impressions, to get you started on the revenue sharing.
In short: Premium+ doesn't guarantee higher earnings for everyone, but its perks (higher-weighted views, better prioritization, and ad-free experience potentially encouraging more Premium+ users to engage) make it possible—and often likely—for creators to earn more if they build engagement from that audience.
Recent updates (like doubling the revenue pool in early 2026 due to Premium growth) benefit all eligible creators, but the tiered weighting favors higher tiers.If you're considering subscribing for monetization as a creator, many find the mid-tier Premium sufficient to start, while Premium + is more for power users chasing maximum visibility and weighted payouts.
Actual earnings vary wildly based on content quality, audience, and engagement!
