Technology25 Mar 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: Elon Musk pauses changes to X’s creator revenue-sharing program after backlash

Social media platform X swiftly backtracked on its announcement regarding new rules for creator monetization, which had focused on payouts based on engagement…

Social media platform X swiftly backtracked on its announcement regarding new rules for creator monetization, which had focused on payouts based on engagement from a creator’s local audience. Late Tuesday, X Head of Product Nikita Bier announced that, starting Thursday, the platform will change its policy around payouts and will give more emphasis to impressions from the poster’s region. His rationale was that the platform should disincentivize gaming the algorithm by posting about…

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