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How To Earn Money Through Threads
Using Threads Bonus Program
So you want to earn some cash on Threads? The main way to do that right now is through the Threads Bonus Program. It’s kind of like Threads’ way of saying “thanks for posting awesome stuff!” and actually paying you for it. Sounds cool, right?
Let’s break it down so you know exactly how it works and what you need to do.
What’s the Threads Bonus Program?
Think of it like a reward system. If you post good content and people engage with it (like, view, comment, etc.), Threads (which is part of Instagram/Meta) might pay you real money. But, it’s not open to everyone right away-you have to get invited.
How Do You Get Invited?
Here’s the honest deal:
- You can’t apply for it yourself. Threads/Meta picks people and sends them an invite.
- Who gets invited? Usually, people who post a lot, get decent engagement, and have a public Threads account linked to a professional Instagram account (like a Creator or Business profile).
- How many followers do you need? There’s no official number, but most people who get invited seem to have at least a few thousand followers (think 3,000–5,000+). But sometimes, people with less…