he Medium Partner Program (MPP) allows writers to earn money based on how much time Medium members spend reading their articles.
✅ It’s free to join, and there’s no upfront cost to publish.
📘 How Does It Work?
You write stories on Medium.com, and if you’re a member of the Partner Program, you can monetize your articles.
🔑 Earnings are based on:
- Read time by Medium members
- Engagement (likes, comments, claps)
- New members who join via your story link (referral)
💡 Only Medium paid members count toward earnings.
🧾 Eligibility Requirements (as of 2024)
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| 🌍 Country | Must be in an eligible country (including US, India, Pakistan, UK, etc.) |
| 🏦 Payment Setup | Must have a Stripe account (for payouts) |
| 📄 Minimum Stories | At least 1 published story |
| 👥 Followers (new rule) | At least 100 followers on Medium |
| 🪪 Email Verification | Must verify identity via Stripe |
💰 How Much Can You Earn?
| Factor | Estimated Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1,000 views from members | $5 – $50 (depending on read time) |
| Viral article (10k+ reads) | $100 – $1,000+ |
| Top writers | $1,000 – $10,000+/month |
| New member referral bonus | 50% of new subscriber’s monthly payment |
⚠️ Non-members reading your article don’t count toward earnings.
🏦 Payment & Withdrawal
- 💳 Paid through: Stripe.com
- 📅 Payout frequency: Monthly (between 1st–5th)
- 💸 Minimum payout: $10 USD
🧠 What Can You Write About?
Medium has readers interested in:
- 🧘 Personal Development
- 🧠 Productivity & Mental Health
- 📈 Business, Marketing, Startups
- 💻 Tech, AI, Programming
- 📚 Writing & Freelancing
- ❤️ Life stories & lessons
- 🎨 Creativity, Design
✅ No strict niche — quality matters more than topic.
🪜 How to Join the Medium Partner Program
Step-by-step:
- Go to medium.com
- Create a free writer account
- Write and publish at least one story
- Gain 100 followers
- Go to medium.com/earn and apply
- Connect a Stripe account
- Enable earnings on your stories
🧲 Tips to Grow & Earn More
| Strategy | Result |
|---|---|
| Consistent posting | Builds audience & trust |
| Use tags (up to 5) | Boost discoverability |
| Submit to publications | Reach more readers |
| Engage with readers | Get more claps, comments, shares |
| Create a referral link | Earn from subscriber referrals |
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Free to use
- No coding or setup required
- Passive income potential
- Great for writers & bloggers
❌ Cons:
- Medium members-only reads count
- Must grow followers to monetize
- Stripe isn’t supported in some countries
🌎 Is Your Country Eligible?
As of now, MPP accepts writers from:
- US, UK, Canada, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Australia, and many more.
❌ Not eligible? You can still publish for free and build a following until it becomes available.
