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Writers report earnings dropping from $1000+/month to under $100 after algorithm changes. Some saw 96% income drops. Medium's payouts have become increasingly unpredictable. The Partner Program that once made Medium attractive for writers now barely pays. Many full-time Medium writers had to find other income sources.
Paywalled articles are only visible to paying Medium members (~1M subscribers). Non-members see 3 free articles/month, then paywall. Writers must choose between earnings (paywall) and reach (free). Most readers won't pay $5/month just to read one article. The paywall kills viral potential.
Medium's April 2025 policy restricted meta content (writing about writing, Medium tips, etc.) from earning. Many Medium 'gurus' who taught others saw income disappear. The platform decides what types of content can monetize, limiting creator freedom.