These days many people work as full-time content creators on social media platforms. There is never a lack of ways through which social media platforms assist creators in earning an extra coin. One such way is Facebook’s Stars feature. This feature allows followers to support their favorite creators by sending them stars, which can be converted into money.
These stars are more than just eye-catching icons – they represent a new way for creators to earn money and for viewers to show their support and appreciation.
Well, if you want to know more about Facebook stars then you have to dive deeper in this article.
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What are Facebook Stars?
During live streams on Facebook, Facebook Stars served as a virtual currency that users use to tip creators. People who watch live streams of their creators can buy these Facebook Stars and send them as tokens of appreciation to their content creators.
Each Star is worth one cent, and creators can cash out their Stars for real currency at the end of the month.
Benefits of Facebook Stars
The introduction of Facebook Stars brings several benefits to both creators and their followers.
For creators:
- Monetization: Facebook Stars provide creators with a direct way to earn money from their live videos. This offers them a new revenue stream beyond traditional advertising.
- Engagement: Stars encourage viewers to interact and support their favorite creators in real time.
- Recognition: Receiving stars serves as a form of recognition for creators. It is a way through which creators are seen to have done well in their work, it shows that they have many people looking up to them.
For Viewers:
- Direct Support: Viewers can show their appreciation for creators by sending stars. This directly contributes to the creator’s success.
- Interaction: Through sending stars, viewers can take part in the live video they are watching and be directly involved in the communication with their favourite creator.
- Exclusive Content: Some creators offer perks or special shoutouts to viewers who send stars, this increases interaction and communication between creator and viewer.
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How to check if you are eligible to earn money from Facebook Stars
Creators have to meet some requirements put down by Facebook in order to earn money from Facebook Stars. Below are the requirements to be able to make use of the stars program.
- Ensure that Your page complies with Facebook Partner Monetization Policies.
- Your page must have at least 500 followers for at least 30 consecutive days.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Your location must be in a country where Facebook Stars is available.
Check below to see if your country is in the list of eligibility.
https://www.facebook.com/business/help/862669417580221?id=2514811085399429
How to enable stars in Creators Studio
Once you have met all the eligibility requirements, now it’s time to enable stars for you to receive stars. You can only enable stars in the Creator studio. Let’s look at the steps:
- Open the Creator Studio
- On the left, go to the Monetization tab.
- Check the Action Required option and click on the Get Started button (as show in the screenshot below)
Click on the Next button - Click on Review Terms and accept the Terms and Conditions provided there (check the screenshot below)
Click on the Agree to terms button. - Now, its time to fill in the information for Payout, click on Verify details and hit Next when the new window opens.
- Now Set up Payout account, enter your name and other details and click Next as shown in the screenshot below
Enter business info (only if you have, not mandatory) and click Next
Note: You have to enter your tax info, either TIN(PANCARD) number or GST/VAT, without entering this detail, you can’t move forward. - Click on Done when finished
How to Buy Facebook Stars
Viewers can buy Facebook Stars using two methods by following the steps below:
Method 1:
- Go to a live video from a creator that you enjoy.
- Click on the Star icon next to the comment field.
- On the top left corner of the page, the Balance of stars will display.
- Click Buy Stars
- Select the Number of stars you want to purchase. (Ex-50)
- Follow on screen prompts thoroughly.
- Tap Done.
Method 2:
In addition to this, there is another shortcut that most people don’t know about. While watching someone’s live video, comment ‘!’ – without quotes.
After typing ‘!’ input the number of Stars that you would like to send to the creator. The number you type is equal to the number of Stars that would be sent.
For example – ! 60 would send the creator 60 stars.
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How Many Followers Do You Need to Get Stars on Facebook?
To be eligible for stars, creators must have at least 500 followers on their Facebook page. This is one way Facebook ensures that only popular creators who already have a following use this feature and start earning money through stars.
Conclusion
Facebook Stars provides an easy way for viewers to reward their favourite creators while watching live videos. By promoting a culture of appreciation and interaction, stars enhance the live video experience for creators and viewers alike. In the end, this way of doing things helps to create a content environment on Facebook that is more sustainable and fulfilling.
FAQs
1. How much is 10 Stars on Facebook?
10 Stars are equal to $1 USD. Since Facebook pays creators $0.01 per Star, they take a 30% commission fee of $0.30 for the $1 (10 Stars) that you give to a creator.
2. How to get free Stars on Facebook?
You currently can’t get free stars on Facebook. You used to be able to send free Stars daily to creators but that program ended after a few days. Now you need to buy Stars.
3. Can I buy stars on Facebook using gift cards?
Yes, you can still purchase stars with a gift card. Fans purchase stars via Facebook website using Facebook Pay.
4. Does Facebook pay monthly?
Yes, Facebook pays creators on a monthly basis which varies depending on the product either 25-100$.
