How to make money on Kick
A complete guide to getting paid to stream on Kick.com.
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A complete guide to getting paid to stream on Kick.com.
Last updated
You've probably heard of the eye-popping deals that some prominent streamers have struck with Kick. Just a few months ago, the popular streamer xQc secured a staggering $100 million contract to stream on Kick. Other streamers have also received deals in the tens of millions. While these astronomical deals are typically reserved for the biggest streamers, it's entirely feasible to earn a substantial income by streaming on Kick through subscriptions (subs).
In contrast to other streaming platforms like Twitch or YouTube, Kick currently doesn't have ads. Therefore, all your earnings on the platform come from subs or tips. The good news is that Kick offers an enticing 95/5 revenue split for subscriptions, meaning you get to retain 95% of your earnings. For instance, if you earn $100 on Kick, they deduct only a $5 fee, leaving you with $95. Compared to the fee structures on Twitch or YouTube, this makes it significantly easier to make money on Kick.
At one point, a rumor circulated that Kick would be paying streamers a steady $16 per hour. While this rumor has since been debunked, it sparked discussions about the Kick creator program. In this program, small to medium-sized streamers are being offered contracts for their streaming efforts. The specific details of these contracts are still unknown, but the overarching goal is to provide better compensation to streamers and facilitate the transition to full-time streaming. Although this program is in its early stages with a limited number of streamers, expansion plans are in the works once all the finer points are ironed out.
By default, streamers cannot receive subs from viewers until they attain affiliate status on Kick. Thankfully, Kick outlines the affiliate requirements and keeps track of your progress. To reach affiliate status, you must amass a total of 75 followers and accumulate 5 hours of streaming. You can easily monitor your progress in your creator dashboard under the "Achievements" tab.
Earning potential on Kick depends on several factors. The key to unlocking higher earnings is actively engaging with your community and growing your audience. Viewers are drawn to streams that feel like a welcoming home, and achieving this atmosphere may take some time. However, to expedite this progress and make your stream stand out, you can leverage integrations like KickBot.
KickBot offers a plethora of features to elevate your stream, including AI TTS (Text-to-Speech), a clip command, custom commands, widgets, and more. You can even limit certain features to subscribers, adding extra value to subscribing to your channel.
