On TikTok, the app counts a video as being “viewed” as soon as it starts playing, even if it’s just for one second. This includes when videos autoplay, loop repeatedly, or if someone watches the same video multiple times. Each of those instances is recorded as a new view. However, if you watch the video you uploaded, those views aren’t counted.
However, the rules of TikTok’s creator rewards program are slightly different. The app looks at “qualified views” instead of just regular views. A qualified view means the video was watched for more than 5 seconds. So brief autoplay views that get skipped over quickly don’t qualify for creator rewards – the viewer has to stick around for at least 5 seconds.
What are Qualified views on TikTok?
On TikTok, content creators earn rewards based on “qualified views.” These are views on videos that people watch for at least five seconds through the “For You” feed, and they can’t be paid promotions. It’s important to note that artificial or fake views don’t count.
Also, if someone watches a video multiple times using the same account or if they mark the video as “Not Interested,” those views don’t count either. A video needs at least 1,000 qualified opinions to earn money through TikTok’s program. Plus, the video must be original, at least one minute long, and not include third-party recordings.
Lastly, these videos do not allow ads, paid promotions, or misleading information.
TikTok Rewards Program Requirements
To be part of TikTok’s “Creator Rewards Program,” you need to meet these conditions:
- Have a personal account (business accounts won’t work).
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have at least 10,000 followers.
- Get at least 100,000 video views from the “For You” feed in the last 30 days.
It’s important to note that only videos published after you join the rewards program will count towards your earnings. So, even if you had videos with many views before signing up, they won’t earn you anything.
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