Glossary term
ARPU (Average Revenue Per User)
Average revenue generated per subscriber over a specific period.
What it means in detail
ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) is the average amount of revenue generated per subscriber over a specific period. Calculated by dividing total revenue by total active subscribers. A key metric for understanding the monetary value of your audience and optimizing pricing strategies. Top creators have ARPU of $40-$80/mo (subscription + tips + PPV), versus $10-$15 for casual creators.
Examples
- $5,000 revenue / 100 subs = $50 ARPU
- Higher ARPU usually beats more subs at lower ARPU
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