Creator Partner Program

Teach editing.
Earn 35% forever.

If you're a video editing educator who publishes 6+ videos a month and pulls 500,000+ combined monthly views, you deserve more than the standard affiliate rate. Creator Partners earn 35% — permanently.

Not hitting 500k views yet? Join as a standard affiliate (25%) and apply to upgrade when you qualify.

Standard Affiliate

For everyone

25%/mo
No requirements beyond approval
  • 25% recurring commission
  • 60-day cookie window
  • Monthly payouts via PayPal
  • Affiliate dashboard
  • No minimum referrals
✦ Creator Partner

For top educators

35%/mo
Requires 6 videos/mo + 500k views/mo
  • 35% recurring commission (10% more)
  • 60-day cookie window
  • Monthly payouts via PayPal or bank
  • Priority affiliate dashboard
  • Early access to new features
  • Co-marketing opportunities
  • Featured in EditBuddy partner directory

Do you qualify?

Three requirements. All three must be met to maintain Creator Partner status. We check quarterly.

🎬 6+

Videos per month

Publish at least 6 videos every calendar month on your channel. Shorts, tutorials, reviews, and walkthroughs all count.

👁 500k

Combined monthly views

Those 6+ videos must collectively receive 500,000 or more views in the same 30-day window. One viral video alone doesn't count.

🎞 Editing niche

Video editing content

Your content must be primarily about video editing, Premiere Pro, content creation, or creator tools — not a general interest channel.

Calculate your earnings

Drag the sliders to see exactly what you'd earn as a Creator Partner vs standard affiliate — every month, recurring.

550 referrals500
Monthly revenue generated
$1,950
Standard affiliate (25%)
$487
per month
Creator Partner (35%)
$682
+$195/mo extra

Recurring — earned every month those subscribers stay active · Annual partner income at this scale: $8,190

What 35% looks like at your scale

You're already sending your audience somewhere. Here's what redirecting 1% of them to EditBuddy is worth per month.

Active Referrals Plan Monthly Sub Revenue Standard (25%) Creator Partner (35%) Your Extra
10Starter$190 $47.50/mo $66.50/mo +$19/mo
10Pro$390 $97.50/mo $136.50/mo +$39/mo
25Pro$975 $243.75/mo $341.25/mo +$97.50/mo
50Pro$1,950 $487.50/mo $682.50/mo +$195/mo
100Pro$3,900 $975/mo $1,365/mo +$390/mo
200Pro$7,800 $1,950/mo $2,730/mo +$780/mo

Recurring commission — earned every month those subscribers stay active. Not a one-time payout.

Example: A creator with 800k monthly views mentions EditBuddy in a tutorial. If 50 viewers become Pro subscribers, that creator earns $682.50/month at the 35% rate — recurring, every month those 50 stay subscribed. At 100 subscribers it's $1,365/month.

What Creator Partners get

35% recurring commission

A permanent 10-point upgrade over the standard 25% rate. As long as you maintain Partner status, you earn the higher rate on every active referral.

Exclusive partner link

A dedicated tracking link that routes through a custom partner URL. Looks cleaner in video descriptions and carries the same 60-day cookie.

Early feature access

Creator Partners get access to new features 2–4 weeks before public release. This gives you first-mover advantage on review and tutorial content.

Partner directory listing

Your channel gets listed in EditBuddy's public Creator Partner directory — visible to anyone visiting editbuddy.app looking for tutorials.

Co-marketing opportunities

We actively promote strong partners via our newsletter, social channels, and in-app feature announcements. The partnership works both ways.

Dedicated partner support

A direct contact at EditBuddy for integration questions, feature requests, and bug reports. No ticket queue — direct response within 24 hours.

How to apply

Tell us about your channel and your views. We review applications within 5 business days and respond with your partner link and dashboard access.

  1. Send an email to partners@editbuddy.app
  2. Include your YouTube channel URL
  3. Include your last 30-day view count (screenshot from YouTube Studio is fine)
  4. Briefly describe how you plan to feature EditBuddy
Apply for Creator Partner →
Or email partners@editbuddy.app — we respond within 5 business days.
Not hitting 500k yet? Start as a standard affiliate (25%) and apply to upgrade when your channel qualifies.

Creator Partner FAQ

How is 500,000 views calculated?

We look at views accumulated in the last 30 calendar days, from videos published in that same period. Old viral videos don't count — we want consistent monthly output. If you published 8 videos this month and they got 520k combined views, you qualify. Next month we check again.

What counts as a "video editing" video?

Premiere Pro tutorials, review and comparison videos, editing workflow breakdowns, plugin reviews, caption or B-roll guides, creator productivity content — all count. General vlog, gaming, or lifestyle content on the same channel doesn't count toward your qualifying output, even if it gets high views.

Do I lose my Partner status if I miss a month?

We review quarterly, not monthly. If you dip below requirements for one month out of three, you stay. Consistently missing requirements across two consecutive quarters results in downgrade to standard affiliate (25%). You can re-apply once you meet requirements again.

Can I promote other video editing tools and still be a Creator Partner?

Yes. There's no exclusivity. You can review AutoCut, FireCut, or any other tool alongside EditBuddy. Honest comparisons actually convert well because they build trust with your audience.

Does the commission change if my referral upgrades their plan?

Yes, it adjusts automatically. If a subscriber you referred upgrades from Starter ($19) to Pro ($39), your commission updates from $6.65/mo to $13.65/mo at the 35% rate starting from their next billing cycle.

When do Creator Partner commissions get paid?

Same schedule as standard affiliates — monthly, 30 days after the end of each month, with a $50 minimum payout. Creator Partners have the option for bank transfer (in addition to PayPal) for payments over $200.

Can I use my Partner link in paid ads?

You may not bid on EditBuddy branded search terms. You may run paid social or YouTube ads using your partner link, provided the ad content complies with our standard affiliate guidelines (no false discount claims, clear disclosure).