How Much Are 50 Subs on Twitch Worth? Around $125 Per Month
When you‘re first getting started as a Twitch streamer, one of your top goals should be to gain 50 loyal subscribers. But why 50 exactly?
Well, 50 tier 1 Twitch subscribers earn a streamer about $125 per month in revenue.
That may not seem like a huge amount, but hitting the 50 sub milestone provides a solid recurring income base that you can build on as your audience grows.
In this beginner‘s guide, we‘ll look closely at how many earnings 50 Twitch subs generate, other monetization options, tips on retaining subscribers, and everything else you need to know about making money from subscriptions.
Twitch Subscription Basics
Let‘s start with a quick refresher on how Twitch subscriptions work.
Twitch subscriptions are a paid service that lets viewers support a streamer for a monthly fee. For $4.99 per month, subscribers get perks like:
- Unique chat emotes and badges
- No pre-roll ads on the channel
- Entry into subscriber giveaways
- Access to sub-only discord channels
- Name shown on stream
There are also Tier 2 ($9.99 per month) and Tier 3 ($24.99 per month) subscriptions that offer increasingly valuable perks at higher price points.
When a viewer subscribes, the monthly fee gets split between the streamer and Twitch. The standard revenue share is 50% each, meaning a Tier 1 sub earns the streamer $2.50.
Calculating Subscription Revenue
Now let‘s look closer at how many earnings 50 subscribers generate per month.
We‘ll assume these are all base Tier 1 subscriptions at $4.99 per month with the standard 50/50 revenue split:
- 50 Subscribers x $2.50 (per sub) = $125 per month
With 50 loyal subscribers, you would earn about $125 in predictable, recurring income each month.
While it‘s not a massive amount, hitting this sub goal is still a great foundational achievement for up-and-coming streamers. The revenue from these core fans can fund gaming upgrades, better production equipment, and motivate you to keep improving the quality of your broadcasts.
Revenue from More Subscribers
While 50 subscribers seems small compared to top streamers, subscriber revenue scales up quickly.
Take a look at estimates for how much partners earn at higher sub numbers:
| Subscribers | Est. Monthly Revenue |
|---|---|
| 100 | $250 |
| 500 | $1,250 |
| 1,000 | $2,500 |
| 5,000 | $12,500 |
| 10,000 | $25,000 |
The above uses the $2.50 per sub estimate. In reality, larger partners often negotiate higher sub splits like 70% for the streamer.
With thousands of committed fans, subscription income alone can easily support full-time streaming as a career.
But it all starts with those first core subscribers. Treat them well and retain them, and your channel‘s earnings will grow over time.
Advertising and Other Revenue Sources
Subscriptions provide the foundation, but Twitch streamers also earn money from:
Advertising
- Pre-roll video ads
- Display ads run during streams
Rough estimates suggest about $250 per 100 subscribers in ad revenue. However, the actual amounts vary greatly based on CPM rates, stream duration and viewer demographics.
Bits
- Fans can buy Bits to cheer and tip in chat.
- Streamers earn 1 cent per Bit used in their channels.
Donations
- Direct donations from viewers via PayPal, Streamlabs and similar services.
- 100% goes to the streamer (minus processing fees).
Sponsorships
- Popular streamers can earn big money promoting brands and products.
- Typically arranged as one-off deals or an ongoing business relationship.
When you combine multiple income sources, full-time professional streamers make $3000 – $5000 on average per month.
But you can still earn decent part-time income from 50 subscribers and gradual growth.
Twitch Affiliate Program Requirements
One mistake new streamers make is applying to the affiliate program too early.
While tempting, becoming an affiliate with low viewership has drawbacks:
- 50% sub revenue share (partners can negotiate 70% or more)
- Less flexibility to change platforms
My recommendation is to wait until you have 75+ concurrent viewers before applying. That indicates a solid initial audience.
Twitch affiliate requirements are:
- 50 followers
- 500 total minutes broadcast
- 7 unique days streamed
- 3 average concurrent viewers
Overall, be patient and focus on quality over fast affiliate/partner status. Building an audience takes time.
Retaining and Incentivizing Subscribers
It‘s tough to grow your sub count if current subscribers don‘t renew each month.
Here are some tips on retaining and rewarding your loyal followers:
- Thank new subs on stream and by name in chat. Recognizing their support goes a long way.
- Offer members-only perks like giveaways, game nights, movie watch parties, private discord, etc.
- Create custom sub emotes that get your fans excited to join and rep your brand.
- Rotate game selection to keep providing fresh, enjoyable content for your core audience.
- Listen to feedback and adjust your streaming approach based on what regular viewers want to see.
Even small gestures to make subscribers feel valued can increase renewal rates. That steady income over months and years is the streaming dream.
Expert Opinions on Growing Your Audience
Reaching 50 subs is just the start. Here are some tips from industry experts on how to continually expand your audience:
"Building up that loyal viewer base all comes down to consistency. Stream a consistent schedule, provide consistent energy and effort, and deliver a consistently great experience."
- Jack Smack, Stream Mentor
"Don‘t get fixated on sub count early on. Worry more about watch time and viewer retention. If people are engaged, the subs will come in time."
- Mia Streams, Twitch Partner
"Running giveaways and special events for subscribers is huge. People love feeling like a VIP with access to exclusive perks."
- DrDisrespect, 3 Million Follower Streamer
Patience and persistence are key. If you focus on upping production quality, sticking to a schedule, and interacting with fans, eventually you‘ll hit milestones like 50 subscribers.
My Takeaway Thoughts on 50 Subs
In my opinion, 50 subscribers is the perfect initial subscriber goal for three reasons:
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It provides around $100-$125 per month in baseline income to reinvest and improve your streams.
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Hitting 50 loyal fans shows you‘re building an audience and community.
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It‘s an achievable milestone within your first year of streaming for most new broadcasters.
Start envisioning the improvements you can make once you reach 50 subs. More games, better equipment, and expanded content will help attract even more subscribers over time.
The key is valuing and keeping those initial followers first. Quality over quantity!
So keep grinding, offer an engaging experience, and your subscriber count will slowly but surely grow.
Conclusion
I hope this guide gave you a better sense of Twitch subscribers‘ monetary value for small partners.
While becoming a full-time professional streamer takes massive audience growth, hitting 50 paying subscribers offers clear revenue benefits:
- Approximately $125 per month in income based on the $2.50 per Tier 1 sub rate
- The foundations of an engaged viewer community
- Funds to reinvest in your channel and content
Crucially, don‘t rush the process or obsess over metrics. Focus on your fans, provide consistent entertainment, and the earnings will follow.
If you have any other questions on the path to 50 Twitch subs or how streamers make money, don‘t hesitate to ask! I‘m always happy to help new broadcasters.