Spotlight Rewards Deprecation FAQ
Why is the Spotlight Rewards Programme going away?
Snapchat’s unified Monetisation Programme was created to simplify our monetisation offerings and provide eligible creators with more ways to get rewarded on Snapchat. The new, unified programme allows eligible creators to monetise both Stories and Spotlight, giving them more flexibility in content distribution to better engage with their audience.
When will the programme officially end?
The Spotlight Rewards Programme will officially end on 31 January 2025.
What happens to Spotlight terms, and how can creators accept new terms?
Spotlight Terms will terminate on 31 January 2025, after which any Snaps submitted to Spotlight will continue to be governed by the Snap Terms of Service. Eligible creators who are invited will be prompted to accept the updated Monetisation Terms in-app, which must be accepted in order to participate in the unified Monetisation Programme.
Will I still get paid for Snaps submitted until 31 January 2025?
Yes, Snaps submitted by creators that qualify for the Spotlight Rewards Programme in the month of January will be eligible to receive payment in February subject to compliance with the Spotlight Terms.
How long do I have to collect my payouts?
You may request payment for up to 2 years from the date of our in-app notification to you that you qualified for Spotlight Rewards, in accordance with Section 3 of the Spotlight Terms. If you do not request payment during that 2-year period, then, at the end of such period, we will disburse payment to your Payment Account, subject to your compliance with the Spotlight Terms.
What happens to Snaps submitted to Spotlight after 31 January 2025?
Snapchat’s unified Monetisation Programme was created to simplify our monetisation offerings and provide eligible creators with more ways to get rewarded and grow their business on Snapchat. Though the Spotlight Rewards Programme will end on 31 January 2025, creators still have an opportunity to grow their following and engagement by submitting to Spotlight. And, creators invited to the new, unified Monetisation Programme will continue to have the opportunity to monetise their Spotlight videos. Further details are available via the Creator Hub.