After getting leaked earlier in June, Twitter has now officially unveiled Super Follows in the United States. Twitter is currently accepting creator applications to be part of the Super Follows membership program. Now, if you are wondering what is Super Follows on Twitter, you have come to the right place. Read on till the end to know everything about Twitter’s built-in content subscription service.
We now know the specifics of Super Follows, thanks to Twitter’s announcement of the service in the US. While Twitter might add additional perks for Super Followers ahead of the global rollout, the base features available now are likely to remain the same. That said, let’s explore Super Follows on Twitter.
- What is Super Follows on Twitter?
- Super Follows Eligibility
- Super Follows Revenue Model
- Super Follows Payout Criteria
- How to Activate Super Follows on Your Twitter Account?
- What Perks will Super Followers Get on Twitter?
- Twitter Super Follows vs Patreon vs OnlyFans
What is Super Follows on Twitter?
So if you are interested in offering Super Follow subscriptions on your Twitter profile, you can apply to participate in the Super Follows test group.
To be eligible to sign up and apply for Super Follows, creators on Twitter should satisfy the following requirements:
Super Follows Revenue Model
Creators can choose to offer three subscription tiers for Super Follows – $2.99, $4.99, or $9.99 in the United States. According to Twitter, creators will get 97% of revenue on subscriptions after in-app purchase fees. In case you are unaware, both Google and Apple take a 30% cut for in-app purchases. Let’s put that in perspective with an example.
Super Follows Payout Criteria
To get a payout from Super Follows on Twitter, a creator will need to reach the $50 minimum threshold. If you don’t hit the minimum threshold in a month, you don’t have to worry as the balance will automatically roll over to the next month.
If you are in the United States and have an iPhone, you can apply for Super Follows right now. Android users in the US and other creators outside the US will have to wait to try out Super Follows. Here’s how to apple for and activate Super Follows on your Twitter account right now:
If you meet the eligibility criteria (detailed above), you will be added to the test group. In case you are eligible and not included in the first test phase, Twitter says it will add you to a waitlist. Furthermore, Twitter will notify you when it approves your Super Follows application so you can start offering subscriptions on your profile.
If you plan on supporting your favorite creator by buying a Super Follow subscription, you might want to know what’s in it for you. Here’s everything Twitter has included in the current test:
Badges
Subscribers will get badges to help them stand out as a creator’s Super Follower. This badge will appear when they reply to the creator’s tweets.
Exclusive Content
Creators can share exclusive tweets, personal replies, and engage better with their Super Followers.
If you are wondering how Twitter Super Follows compares to established membership platforms like Patreon and OnlyFans, check out the table below:
Monetize Content on Twitter with Super Follows
So, that’s all you need to know about Super Follows on Twitter. It will be interesting to see if Super Follows emerges as a viable membership platform once it expands outside the US. Meanwhile, if you are looking for details on other new Twitter features, check out our articles on what is Twitter Blue, how to get verified on Twitter, and how to create and use Twitter Spaces.
