Say Goodbye to Meta’s OG Monetization Tools

Yup, it’s official: Meta is pulling the plug on some of the monetization tools that used to pay creators real money. If your payouts suddenly dried up, you’re not crazy—and you’re definitely not alone.

Here’s what’s ending by August 31, 2025:

• ❌ In-Stream Ads (for long-form video)
• ❌ Reels Overlay Ads
• ❌ Performance Bonuses (those sweet extra payouts for views)

If you relied on those tools? It’s time to pivot.

Why This Matters (aka Why Your Bag Got Blocked)

These tools powered income for thousands of creators, but Meta is switching gears. If your monetization dashboard looks like a crime scene, you might be:

• Recently approved and suddenly cut off
• Shadowbanned or flagged behind the scenes
• Not yet eligible for the new beta system
• Stuck in Meta’s mysterious rollout limbo

It’s not personal—it’s algorithmic. And it’s hella annoying.

What’s Replacing It? Meta’s New Mystery Monetization System

Meta’s not ghosting creators entirely. Instead, they’re rolling out a new, streamlined monetization program that’ll cover:

• Reels
• Long-form videos
• Photo posts
• Text content

Yes, even written posts could earn you money soon.

Right now, this new system is invite-only, but Meta has confirmed it will expand later in 2025. Until then? It’s survival of the most consistent, creative, and clean.

So… What Can You Do Right Now?

Here’s your savage-yet-strategic checklist:

♻️ Check your monetization status in Meta Business Suite weekly. Yes, even if it’s depressing.

♻️ Diversify your content—don’t rely just on Reels. Post photos, carousels, and text.

♻️ Clean up your page—no reused TikToks, copyright violations, or shady posts.

♻️ Start building OFF Facebook—email list, your own website, a course, a group, something!

♻️ Follow creators you admire and reverse engineer what’s working for them.

Protect Your Coins: Know the Copyright Rules

Meta don’t play when it comes to copyright. Even ONE strike can mess up your bag:

📌 Copyright Infringement Claims:

Someone says you stole their content? Facebook can remove it and take your money back.

📌 Content ID Claims:

Facebook’s bots might detect copyrighted music or media—even in background audio—and silence or demonetize your post.

📌 Takedown Notices:

Real lawyers can issue takedowns that affect your monetization status and reputation.

Moral of the story? Don’t post anything you didn’t create or license. Period.

Final Word: This Ain’t the End—It’s a Rebirth

Don’t let this phase-out fool you into quitting. Meta is watching. They’re testing. They’re weeding out folks who got lucky from those who are building empires.

You are not a trend—you are a brand. Stay visible. Stay ready. Stay creating across platforms.

The money hasn’t stopped. It’s just moved.

Now it’s your move.

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