Why is my Facebook Reels bonus showing $0?
If your Facebook Reels Bonus is showing $0, you're not alone. Thousands of creators experience this, even when their Reels get good views. The $0 issue usually means your account is eligible—but something is blocking earnings.
This detailed guide explains the real reasons behind the $0 bonus, how Meta calculates earnings, and what you can do to start earning properly.
🔍 1. You Just Got Accepted — Earnings Take Time to Appear
After Meta approves you for the Reels Bonus, your dashboard might still show $0 for several hours or even days. This is normal because Meta updates bonus earnings gradually, not instantly.
Usually, earnings begin updating within:
- ⏳ 24 hours after first eligible Reel is uploaded
- ⏳ Sometimes up to 72 hours
If you're newly accepted—don’t panic. This delay happens to almost every creator.
⚠️ 2. Your Reels Are Getting Views, But Not “Bonus-Eligible Views”
Meta doesn’t pay for all views. Only specific types of views count toward bonuses. If your bonus shows $0, it might be because your recent views do not qualify.
Non-eligible views include:
- ⛔ Views from countries not included in the bonus program
- ⛔ Replays from the same user
- ⛔ Views from people using VPNs
- ⛔ Views from restricted or low-quality traffic
If your audience is mostly from low-bonus regions, your dashboard may stay at $0 longer.
🧩 3. Your Reels Didn't Meet Meta's Originality Requirements
Meta’s 2024–2025 update is very strict on originality. Even small issues can force your bonus earnings to stay at $0.
Reels they don’t reward:
- ⛔ Reels with TikTok or CapCut watermarks
- ⛔ Compilation Reels with no creator input
- ⛔ Reels entirely reused from another creator
- ⛔ Reels using copyrighted music incorrectly
Once a Reel is flagged as “non-original,” it earns $0 even if it gets millions of views.
🔒 4. Your Account Has a Monetization Restriction
Even if your bonus is active, a hidden or partial restriction can block payouts. Meta sometimes shows the bonus tab but quietly suspends earnings due to:
- ⚠️ Past Community Standards violations
- ⚠️ Intellectual property strikes
- ⚠️ Restricted distribution warnings
- ⚠️ Previously demonetized content
Go to: Professional Dashboard → Monetization → Policy Issues.
If there’s ANY yellow or red warning, earnings can stay at $0 until your account clears.
🎯 5. Your Reels Are Not Getting Enough Watch Time
Even if your Reels get thousands of views, Meta pays only when your content shows strong engagement signals.
Meta tracks things like:
- ⭐ Average watch time
- ⭐ 1-second retention
- ⭐ Full watch-through rate
- ⭐ Interaction signals (shares, likes, comments)
If your Reels drop-viewers within 2 seconds, the system pays $0.
📌 6. You Posted the Wrong Type of Content
Some categories earn normally, while others do not generate any bonus earnings.
Common $0 categories:
- ⛔ Reposted celebrity content
- ⛔ News clips
- ⛔ Football highlights
- ⛔ Movie scenes
- ⛔ “Motivation with background slideshow”
Even slight reuse triggers $0 bonuses.
🧭 Case Study: Why a Creator Saw $0 Despite 3 Million Views
A creator in Ghana posted a comedy Reel that hit 3M views but earned $0. After reviewing his dashboard:
- ⚠️ 82% of viewers were outside eligible regions
- ⚠️ Reel contained reused audio
- ⚠️ Retention dropped under 20% after 3 seconds
He posted original skits afterward—within one week, his bonus jumped to $48.90.
🔥 Final Answer: Why Your Bonus Is $0
Your bonus is showing $0 because:
- ✔️ Earnings haven't updated yet
- ✔️ Views are not bonus-eligible
- ✔️ Reels lacked originality
- ✔️ Your account has a policy restriction
- ✔️ Engagement/retention is low
- ✔️ Content category is not supported
Fixing just one or two of these issues often makes your bonus start updating within days.
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Disclaimer
Information in this post is based on the latest Meta monetization updates. Guidelines may change depending on your region, content category, and account standing.
All images in this post are AI-generated or digitally designed for educational clarity.
Always check your Professional Dashboard for real-time monetization status.
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