Creator Fund at a glance
- Status: Discontinued
- Historical payout model: commonly modeled at roughly $0.02-$0.04 per 1,000 views
- Historical threshold: 10,000 followers and 100,000 views in the last 30 days
- Replacement: Creator Rewards Program
What was the TikTok Creator Fund?
The TikTok Creator Fund was an older creator monetization program that paid eligible creators based on video performance. It was widely known for low RPM and modest payouts, which is why many creators treated it as supplemental income instead of a primary revenue source.
Today, the Fund matters mostly for three reasons:
- Older articles and creator discussions still reference it.
- Historical payout comparisons still use it as a baseline.
- Many creators want to understand how the current program differs from the older one.
Historical Creator Fund requirements
Before TikTok retired the program, the commonly cited eligibility requirements were:
- 10,000 followers
- 100,000 video views in the last 30 days
- Age 18+
- Account in good standing
- Eligible region
- Original content
Those thresholds matter now mainly as historical context, because TikTok no longer accepts creators into the Fund.
How much did the Creator Fund pay?
Creator discussions and legacy calculators often modeled the Fund at roughly $0.02-$0.04 per 1,000 views. That is why the older program became known for low payouts.
Here is a simple historical benchmark:
| Monthly Views | Historical Creator Fund Range |
|---|---|
| 100,000 | About $2-$4 |
| 500,000 | About $10-$20 |
| 1,000,000 | About $20-$40 |
| 5,000,000 | About $100-$200 |
These numbers are best treated as directional legacy estimates, not current earnings guidance.
What replaced the Creator Fund?
TikTok now directs creators to the Creator Rewards Program. The current program focuses on:
- Original public videos
- Videos longer than 1 minute
- Qualified views
- Eligible creators in supported regions
That means the biggest practical change is not that creators should keep optimizing for a discontinued Fund. The practical change is that current monetization planning needs to start with Creator Rewards, brand deals, LIVE income, TikTok Shop, and broader creator revenue strategy.
Creator Fund vs. Creator Rewards
| Topic | Creator Fund | Creator Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued | Current program |
| 10,000 followers | Yes | Yes |
| 100,000 views in 30 days | Yes | Yes |
| 1+ minute original public videos | No core requirement | Core requirement |
| Best use today | Historical comparison only | Current monetization planning |
Should you still use a Creator Fund calculator?
Yes, but only for legacy comparison.
Use a Creator Fund calculator if you want to:
- Benchmark what the old program would have paid
- Compare legacy program income against newer monetization methods
- Understand why the Fund was rarely a strong primary income stream
Use a current calculator if you want to:
- Estimate total TikTok earnings
- Compare monetization channels
- Plan a modern creator revenue mix
The best next step is the TikTok Money Calculator, not a Fund-only forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TikTok Creator Fund still available?
No. TikTok support states that the Creator Fund is no longer available.
Can you still join the Creator Fund?
No. New creators should review the Creator Rewards Program instead.
What replaced the Creator Fund?
Creator Rewards replaced it as TikTok's current creator program in supported markets.
Why do people still search for the Creator Fund?
Because older guides, videos, creator discussions, and earnings comparisons still reference it heavily.
Is a Creator Fund calculator still useful?
Yes for historical comparison, no for current monetization planning.