Like several other streaming platforms, such as Twitch, Facebook Stars allow viewers to send stars to their favorite streamers.
Each star is worth $0.01, meaning you will need 100 stars to earn one dollar.
These are calculated at the end of each month, and you will receive your payment one month after the conclusion of the month in which you earned your stars.
For instance, if you earn your stars in March, the total amount is calculated at the end of March, and you receive your payment on the 1st of May.
Whether you are a viewer or a streamer interested in Facebook stars, you’ve come to the right place. This article will briefly discuss the value of a star on Facebook, how to generate revenue, the worth of Facebook stars, and everything else you need to know about them.
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Facebook Stars
Viewers send Facebook stars while you are streaming. They can purchase stars from Facebook at a rate of $1.40 for every 100 stars. These stars allow viewers to express their support and can also highlight their comments in the live video. Additionally, they enable viewers to send animated virtual gifts along with the stars.
This brings us to the most commonly asked question: What is the value of one Facebook star? For every star that video game streamers receive, Facebook compensates them with $0.01.
Facebook explains that this feature was introduced in chat because conversations during gaming live streams are the most interactive form of communication. This will also enable star senders to receive the recognition they deserve. Therefore, the Facebook stars feature is advantageous for both viewers and streamers.
Who Is Eligible to Earn Through Facebook Stars?
Not all Facebook users are eligible to receive stars. To qualify for earning stars as a video game streamer, one must meet the following criteria:
- Has a gaming video creator’s page on Facebook.
- Streaming video gaming content for a minimum of 4 hours in the past 14 days.
- Streaming video gaming content on at least 2 days in the past 14 days.
- Streaming from an eligible country.
Additionally, streamers must adhere to the community standards and partner monetization policies of Facebook. If you meet these criteria, you can enable Facebook Stars.
Enabling and Managing Facebook Stars
You can access your Creator Studio to enable stars. Click on the creative tools and live dashboard, where you can select the option to set up stars. Additionally, you can choose your payment information there.
After you have completed these simple steps, your viewers will be able to send you stars. Managing Facebook stars becomes a quicker and easier process.
In the Alerts module within the Live Producer section, you can click on the three dots. From there, you can select or deselect stars.
An alert will appear in the chat whenever a viewer sends you a star icon. You can track the stars in your Creator Studio under the category “Stars Stats.”
Facebook pays $0.01 for each star. Thus, for every 100 stars, you will earn $1.00, and for 1,000 stars, you will earn $10.00, and so on.
Star Payouts
Once you accumulate a specific number of stars, your payment will be processed. Payments will be issued when your balance reaches a minimum of $100 or when your total star count reaches 10,000.
Typically, payment is received about 21 days after the end of the month in which the stars were earned. Therefore, if you earned the stars in June, you will be paid in August.
This applies to most locations, except for Vietnam, where it will be issued roughly 60 days after the end of the month in which the stars were received.
As a streamer, each month you will receive an invoice outlining your earnings from the previous month’s pay period, along with a payment if you have reached the $100 balance.
What occurs if you don’t earn $100 in a month? For instance, if you receive $80 in April and $20 or more in May, the total will be included in the payment for May, and you can expect to receive it approximately 21 days after the end of May.
Are Facebook Stars Actually Beneficial?
Yes, Facebook Stars are indeed beneficial for their creators. For instance, in 2020, Facebook Gaming recorded over 5 billion Stars, leading to creators receiving Stars valued at $50 million.
Additionally, the Facebook celebration post about this milestone highlighted that over 2,000 creators are earning more than $1,000 per month, which includes Facebook Stars, Fan Subscriptions, and advertisements.
Top Star Senders
The stars leaderboard enables you to see a list of your top star senders. If you are using Creator Studio, you can click on Creative Tools and then Live Dashboard to find the leaderboard section.
Suppose you are in Level Up; you can access the streamer dashboard and view the leaderboard section. This leaderboard shows a list of your top star senders, including their rank and the number of stars they have sent. You can use it to view the top senders from the last 7 or 28 days, or even during your current live video.
FAQ
Can all viewers buy stars and send them?
No, some countries do not support the ability to buy stars and send them. These countries are Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, South Korea, and Syria.
Does Facebook take any cut on stars?
Yes. Viewers pay $1.40 per 100 stars, and Facebook will take a cut of $0.40 on that. In case of bulk purchases or sale discounts, Facebook receives a smaller cut. The streamers will receive $0.01 per star always.
How do I check my stars earnings and payout history?
You can use your Payout settings to check your history. Else, you can use the creator studio and click on Monetisation and then Payout settings. Similarly, if you want to change your payment information, you can do so in the Payout Settings.
Can streamers donate their stars to another streamer?
No, the stars earned by the streamer cannot be transferred and remains tied to only their account. The streamers can only do one thing – request the payout after receiving 10,000 stars.
