Have you seen the join button next to the subscribe button on YouTube lately?
If you’ve done so, you might be wondering what this button is for and why YouTube introduced it.
You may also wonder why some channels have a join button and others don’t.
Social media platforms like YouTube are constantly introducing new features, so you’ll have to update them if you don’t want to miss out.
In this article, you’ll learn what the YouTube “Join” button means, how to download it, and more.
By the end of the article, you should be able to know what the “Join” button on YouTube is.
Table of contents
- What does “join” mean on YouTube?
- How to get the “Join” button on YouTube
- How to become a channel member
- What perks do channel members get?
- How much does YouTube take from membership?
- Conclusion
What does “join” mean on YouTube?
The YouTube Join button is a call-to-action (CTA) button that leads you to a channel’s membership page when you click it.
The YouTube Join button is a monthly subscription where you can become a member of a channel in exchange for membership privileges.
If you are familiar with Twitch, the “Join” button on YouTube is similar to the “Subscribe” button on Twitch.
If you are familiar with Twitch, the “Join” button on YouTube is similar to the “Subscribe” button on Twitch.
Back in 2018, the “Join” button appeared on several YouTube channels.
Unlike the subscribe button on YouTube, joining the channel with a membership is not free.
This feature allows you to support a channel by paying a monthly subscription fee.
In return, you can get channel member perks, such as loyalty badges and custom emojis that you can use in comments and live chat.
However, these perks are only available if the YouTuber has added it to their channel.
Otherwise, you will not be able to receive any privileges as a member of the channel.
For example, if you’ve joined a channel like PewDiePie, you’ll have a loyalty badge next to your name when you comment on a video or in a live chat.
PewDiePie has three levels of membership in his channel—Level 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3.
Each level has different perks, including those from the previous level.
If you signed up for a tier 2 membership, you’ll get access to his discord channel, early access to new videos, etc.
However, if you have joined a channel like MrBeast, you will only get a loyalty badge next to your name and nothing else.
So before you join a channel as a member, be sure to check the perks first.
But why did YouTube add a channel membership feature?
YouTube has introduced the “Join” button to allow YouTube users to earn more income from YouTube in addition to advertising.
A comedy YouTuber, Mike Falzone claims that he has tripled his revenue from channel memberships alone.
You must meet certain minimum requirements on YouTube to get the “Join” button and add a membership to your channel.
Not all channels have a “Join” button on YouTube as you need to meet certain minimum requirements to add channel memberships.
To get the “Join YouTube” button, your channel must first join the YouTube Partner Program.
Your channel must also have more than 30,000 subscribers (1,000 for game channels), you must be 18 years of age or older, and you must be in one of the available slots.
If you don’t meet one or more of the minimum requirements, your channel won’t be eligible for membership.
Once you’ve met the minimum requirements to become a YouTube member, visit your channel’s membership page using a desktop computer.
Then follow the onscreen instructions to enable membership for your channel.
During setup, you’ll be able to enter perks, add badges, add emojis, prepare notifications, and create members-only posts.
How to become a channel member
To become a member of a channel, tap the “Join” button on a channel.
To become a channel member, tap the join button next to the subscribe button on the YouTube channel and follow the onscreen instructions to complete your purchase.
Please note that some channels do not have the channel membership feature because they are not eligible for it or they have disabled it.
The join button is next to the subscribe button on the YouTube channel.
After you tap the “Join” button, there will be a membership pop-up box where you can see the different membership levels.
Some channels have only one membership level, while others may have two or more.
Please note that some channels do not have a “Join” button on the channel.
This is because they are not eligible for channel membership or they have disabled the feature.
With that said, you won’t be able to become a member on certain channels if that channel doesn’t have a “Join” button.
After you tap the button, follow the onscreen instructions to complete your purchase.
There are no refunds, so be sure to consider the membership perks before you decide to sign up.
What perks do channel members get?
Channel members can get one or more perks depending on what the YouTuber has set.
Channel members can get one or more perks depending on what the YouTuber has set.
Be sure to carefully read the perks you’re about to receive before joining a membership on a YouTube channel.
Typically, channel members will receive a loyalty badge and custom emojis to use in comments and live chat.
Other perks you can get are access to members-only community posts, videos, live streams, and live chat.
Some YouTubers have included perks that are outside the scope of YouTube (e.g., merchandise discounts).
For example, being a Level 2 member on PewDiePie’s channel will give you access to his discord channel.
On the other hand, becoming a member of the “Blacksmith” channel will help you reduce the price of their goods.
So, before joining a membership on a channel, be sure to first read the perks you’re about to get on the membership pop-up box.
How much does YouTube take from membership?
70% of YouTube member revenue goes to creators while 30% goes to YouTube.
If you are a member of an Omnichannel Network, your membership revenue share may be lower.
YouTube takes 30% from YouTube membership subscriptions.
On the other hand, YouTubers (creators) get 70% of the revenue from membership.
However, if you are a member of a Multi-Channel Network (MCN), your revenue share could be as low as 70%.
Make sure to check with your MCN on this.
Conclusion
The introduction of channel memberships has allowed YouTube users to generate additional revenue from YouTube in addition to advertising.
It also increases YouTube’s revenue as they share 30% of the revenue from membership.
If you want to support your favorite channel, you can now do so by clicking the “Join” button to become a channel member as of June 22, 2018.
Unlike subscribing to a channel, joining a channel is not free and you have to pay a fixed monthly price to continue being a channel member.
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