FAQs

TheBlackTube pays out earnings on the 25th of every month to users who have requested a withdrawal by the last day of the previous month.

✅ Example:
If you request a withdrawal by June 30th, your payout will be processed on July 25th.

💡 Make sure your PayPal account is connected and all your monetization requirements are met to avoid delays in payout.
You can earn income from ads shown at the beginning of your video content through TheBlackTube’s Ad Revenue Sharing Program.

To qualify for monetization payouts, you must meet the following requirements:

✅ Connect your PayPal account to receive payments
✅ Upload at least 20 original videos (no copyrighted content)
✅ Gain at least 10,000 total views across your content
✅ Have over 100 subscribers on your TBT channel
✅ Refer at least 100 new users through the affiliate program
✅ Earn at least $100 USD on TheBlackTube

⚠️ Only original, non-copyrighted content is eligible for monetization. Content that violates copyright rules will be removed and may disqualify your channel from payouts.

Once all criteria are met, your earnings are tracked in your Creator Bucks wallet and can be withdrawn anytime your balance reaches $100 or more
LitBucks are your in-platform spending currency. Think of them like store credit or tokens on The Black Tube. You can use LitBucks to:

Purchase premium videos

Tip other creators

Unlock exclusive content

Buy merch or digital goods

You can earn LitBucks through:

Completing actions (e.g., likes, uploads, comments)

Daily bonuses

Exchanging Creator Bucks

Promotions or giveaways
Creator Bucks represent the money you've earned as a content creator on The Black Tube. This includes:

Ad revenue

Affiliate referrals

Bonuses (like contests or challenges)

Paid promotions or tips

Your Creator Bucks balance can be withdrawn (typically via PayPal) or converted to LitBucks for in-platform use.
You earn money through:

Ad Revenue (High CPMs: $1–$10+)

Affiliate Program (Refer users and earn $0.10–$1.00 per signup)

Video Sales (Set prices for paid content)

Merch & Shop Integration

Influencer Programs like the TBT Draft & Ambassador Contracts
CPM stands for Cost Per Mille (1,000 views). On YouTube, CPMs range from $0.50 to $5. On TBT, standard CPMs range from $0.60 to $10, and premium partners may receive CPMs even higher per 1,000 views.
Influencers looking to monetize faster

Creators tired of getting flagged, demonetized, or silenced

Musicians who want to own their traffic and fans

Educators, filmmakers, comedians, vloggers, and niche content leaders
No. TheBlackTube was created as a safe space for creators who feel restricted by mainstream platforms. As long as your content respects community guidelines (no hate, violence, or illegal content), your creative freedom is protected.
Upload daily or weekly content

Use trending tags and keywords

Promote your profile through affiliate links

Join programs like the TBT Influencer Draft or Brand Ambassador Campaigns

Collaborate with other creators on the platform
Once you sign up, you receive a unique referral link. Every user who signs up through your link earns you $0.10–$1.00, depending on traffic quality. Top affiliates are invited to exclusive promo events.
All users are currently paid via PayPal. Once your earnings reach the minimum payout threshold, you can request a withdrawal directly from your TBT Wallet.

⚠️ Make sure your PayPal email is correctly linked to your account to avoid delays.
Affiliate referrals

Paid videos

TBT merch sales

Exclusive contests and brand deals
TheBlackTube offers competitive CPMs, typically ranging between $1 and $10 depending on your audience and content category.

⚡ Some high-performing creators may earn more during seasonal ad boosts or through premium placements — but we focus on consistent, fair payouts without inflated promises.
TheBlackTube (TBT) is a creator-first video platform designed for influencers, musicians, educators, and independent creatives. It offers uncensored content, high payout opportunities, and tools to turn content into digital real estate — without the shadowbans and demonetization of mainstream platforms.
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