TikTok Super Fan vs Subscriptions — What Changed (Sept 2025)

TL;DR

• LIVE Subscriptions → Super Fan: TikTok has moved LIVE subscriber perks into Super Fan, a LIVE‑only monthly membership ($9.99 USD or local equivalent).

• What Super Fans get: permanent badge & entrance effects, automatic Fan Club membership with faster levelling (new members can start at Level 10), Super‑Fan‑only LIVEs (with optional 60‑second public preview), Super‑Fan‑only comments/chat, a Super Fan space (exclusive posts, chats, polls), and special gift access (e.g., Super Popular gifts, Go Popular counts double and earns double points, not limited by bonus periods). Creators can add priority co‑host/DM, pinned comments, shout‑outs, mini‑games, and run Super Fan goals on‑stream.

• Subscriptions remain for non‑LIVE perks: keep sub‑only posts/stories, badges, stickers and custom extras outside of LIVE.

What is Super Fan?

Super Fan is TikTok’s LIVE‑only, monthly, auto‑renewing membership that replaces the previous LIVE Subscriptions experience.

Included benefits for Super Fans

• Identity & recognition

  • Permanent Super Fan badge next to their name

  • Eye‑catching entrance effects when they join a LIVE

  • Automatic Fan Club membership with accelerated levelling (new Super Fans can start at Level 10)

• Access & exclusivity

  • Super‑Fan‑only LIVEs (creator‑controlled)

  • Optional 60‑second public preview to help convert non‑members

  • Super‑Fan‑only comments/chat to keep conversations focused

  • A dedicated Super Fan space for exclusive posts, chats, polls and topics

• Gifts & progression

  • Access to special gifts (including Super Popular)

  • Go Popular counts double and earns double points, without bonus‑period limits

• Creator‑configured perks (examples)

  • Priority co‑hosting, priority DMs, pinned comments, on‑stream shout‑outs

  • Mini‑games and interactive topics just for Super Fans

  • Super Fan goals you can set and display to celebrate new upgrades

Creator rewardsAfter payment processing fees, TikTok states it shares up to 50% of its revenue from Super Fan with creators. You can view earnings in Balance → Estimated balance and inside LIVE Center → Fan Club → Super Fan rewards.

What changed on 15 September 2025 (migration & pricing)

• LIVE perks moved: Sub‑only LIVE features (e.g., exclusive LIVE rooms, exclusive comments, certain LIVE gifts) now live under Super Fan.

• Migration logic:

  • If a viewer’s previous subscription was mostly for LIVE benefits, they are transitioned to Super Fan.

  • If it was mostly for non‑LIVE benefits, they remain on Subscriptions and would need to join Super Fan separately to get LIVE perks.

• Price handling for upgraded members:

  • If the old monthly price was above $9.99, it drops to $9.99 for Super Fan.

  • If it was $9.99 or less, that lower price is honoured for 3 months before moving to $9.99.

• Opt‑out note: Before launch you could cancel Subscription to avoid auto‑transition; after launch, TikTok continues offering Super Fan for LIVE creators.

Where Subscriptions fit now (quickly)

Subscriptions continue as your non‑LIVE membership: sub‑only posts/stories, badges, custom sticker packs (up to 35), and customisable perks (e.g., polls, collabs, follow‑backs). Creators select a monthly price ($2.99–$99.99 USD, default $5.99). TikTok’s page references an enhanced revenue share path for eligible creators (e.g., up to 70% with a 20% bonus when criteria are met).

Super Fan vs Fan Club vs Subscriptions

Program	How fans join	Where it applies	Core perks	Best use
Super Fan	Pay $9.99/mo (local equivalent)	LIVE only	Badge & entrance effects; auto Fan Club + fast levelling (start at L10); Super‑Fan‑only LIVEs, optional 60‑sec preview, exclusive comments/chat, Super Fan space; special gifts (Super Popular, Go Popular x2), creator‑set perks; Super Fan goals	Your premium LIVE community & revenue driver
Fan Club	Send Heart Me gift during a LIVE	LIVE	Missions → points → levels; exclusive chat rooms, special gifts, badges, entrance spotlights, level‑up celebrations	Wide‑funnel warm‑up to Super Fan
Subscriptions	Pay monthly (creator‑set price)	Outside LIVE	Sub‑only posts/stories, badges, sticker packs, custom perks, community threads/chats	Your off‑LIVE membership & recurring revenue

Set‑up & workflow (creator checklist)

1. Define the stacks

   • Super Fan (LIVE): private Q&As, members‑only coaching, behind‑the‑scenes from LIVE, priority requests, mini‑games.

   • Subscriptions (non‑LIVE): sub‑only stories/posts, early access cuts, polls, resources.

2. Configure in TikTok Studio / LIVE Center

   • Confirm Super Fan availability.

   • In LIVE Center, prep: Super Fan goal, Super‑Fan‑only comments, Super Fan space topics, and an exclusive LIVE event with preview enabled.

3. Wire your overlays & alerts

   • Add a Super Fan goal bar and upgrade alerts in OBS/Streamlabs/Aitum/TikFinity.

   • Create distinct stinger/scene for switching to Super‑Fan‑only.

4. Ship the comms (copy‑paste ready)

From 15 Sept, LIVE perks moved to Super Fan ($9.99). Subscriptions now cover non‑LIVE exclusives. Join Super Fan from my profile or during LIVE to unlock private streams, comments, and our Super Fan space.

5. Run the funnel

   • Use Fan Club missions as the warm‑up: set weekly targets, celebrate level‑ups, and pitch the upgrade.

   • Offer founder‑style perks (e.g., permanent badge shout‑out, first‑access Q&A) for early Super Fans.

6. Measure & iterate

   • Track: Fan Club → Super Fan conversion, watch time in Super‑Fan‑only vs public LIVE, and net Super Fan revenue vs Subscriptions.

   • Adjust perks/format based on retention and feedback.

FAQs

Is Super Fan the same as Fan Club?No. Super Fan is paid and LIVE‑only; Fan Club is gift‑gated and mission‑based. Super Fans automatically become Fan Club members.

Can I preview a Super‑Fan‑only LIVE to convert viewers?Yes. You can allow a ~60‑second preview, then it locks for non‑members.

Can I switch back to public after going Super‑Fan‑only?No, not within the same session—you must restart the LIVE to switch back.

Where do I see Super Fan earnings?Check Balance → Estimated balance or LIVE Center → Fan Club → Super Fan rewards.

What happens to existing subscribers?LIVE‑motivated subscribers transition to Super Fan; non‑LIVE‑motivated subscribers remain on Subscriptions. Pricing above $9.99 is reduced; $9.99 or less is honoured for 3 months before moving to $9.99.

Recommended on‑stream scripts (steal these)

• Short CTA (public LIVE):“💛 From today, LIVE perks are in Super Fan. Tap to join for members‑only chat and our after‑show—60‑second preview is on now.”

• Switching mode:“We’re flipping to Super‑Fan‑only in 10 seconds. If you see the padlock, join from the pinned link. See you inside!”

• Fan Club → Super Fan nudge:“You’re already in the Fan Club—complete two missions this week and unlock a Super Fan badge for Friday’s private Q&A.”