FAQ: Bonus Badges & Ambassadors
About Effect House Badges
What are Effect House Badges?
Effect House Badges help creators learn about, track, and celebrate meaningful milestones in the effect creation process. Badges are awarded based on activities you complete on Effect House, like reading one of our effect creation guides or growing your audience on TikTok.
How do badges work?
Badges are awarded across 3 milestone categories: Learning, Creation, and Growth.
- Learning is the first step to success — and with plenty of articles and hours of tutorials on the Effect House website, you can become an Effect House expert in no time!
- Step into Creation by publishing effects to TikTok and posting videos with the effects you’ve made.
- Once you’ve published your first effect, Growth marks your reach as you become an accomplished effect creator.
Bonus Badges are special badges that offer extra rewards for certain achievements. Also read: What are Bonus Badges?
How do I start earning badges?
To start earning Effect House badges:
- Download the free Effect House app on your desktop or laptop.
- Log in to Effect House with your TikTok account.
- Create and publish your first effect.
- Start tracking your badges on the Effect House Badges page.
About Bonus Badges
What are Bonus Badges?
The Effect House Bonus Badges are special badges that offer extra rewards for certain achievements. Bonus Badges are given based on the number of effects published and the number of times the effects are used by other creators in their videos. These badges come with exclusive privileges, such as unique TikTok profile frames, Top Creator title, and the opportunity to join Effect House’s top effect creators community.
Can I get both the regular badges and Bonus Badges at the same time?
Yes, it is possible to get both at the same time.
Who is eligible to earn Bonus Badges?
Both new and existing Effect House creators are eligible to earn Bonus Badges. For now, only effects created in the Effect House desktop tool qualify for Badges.
How do I earn a Bonus Badge?
To earn each Bonus Badge, Effect House creators will need to reach specific achievement milestones:
| Badge | Achievement | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 1 effect published | Unlock the Bronze Badge |
| Silver | 3 effects published At least 1 effect used in 1,000 videos | Unlock the Silver TikTok profile frame (active for 3 months) |
| Gold | 5 effects published At least 3 effects used in 1,000 videos | Unlock the Gold TikTok profile frame (active for 6 months) Unlock the opportunity to join Effect Creator Rewards and monetize your TikTok effects |
| Platinum | 10 effects published At least 3 effects used in 100,000 videos | Unlock the opportunity to have the official Effect House Top Creator title on your TikTok profile (*Account must be in good standing to be eligible for the title) Unlock a $60 cash bonus (*Eligible for accounts that unlock the Platinum Badge after December 15, 2023) Unlock the Platinum TikTok profile frame (active for 12 months) |
| Diamond | 20 effects published At least 3 effects used in 1,000,000 videos | Unlock the Diamond TikTok profile frame (active for 24 months) Unlock the opportunity to join the Diamond Creator Program. As part of the program, you get access to exclusive benefits, which may include opportunities like:
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What is a TikTok profile frame?
The TikTok profile frame is a unique frame that will be shown around your TikTok profile photo or avatar. The Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Badges can unlock a TikTok profile frame that's active for a certain period of time from when it was claimed:
- Silver profile frame: active for 3 months
- Gold profile frame: active for 6 months
- Platinum profile frame: active for 12 months
- Diamond profile frame: active for 24 months
You must update your TikTok app to the most recent version to view and activate the profile frames.
How do I activate the profile frame?
Once you’re eligible to get the profile frame, you’ll receive a notification on TikTok. To activate the frame:
- Go to the Effect House’s Badge page.
- Click the Claim bonus button.
- On the next page, click the Add frame button.
- Open the TikTok app to view your new frame.
Can I get multiple profile frames at the same time?
Yes, you can collect the Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond profile frames at the same time. To view or change your profile frame, go to your Profile. Tap your profile photo and tap Change frame. You'll see all your available frames and have the option to choose which one you want to use.
Who gets the Effect House Top Creator title?
The Platinum Bonus Badge unlocks the opportunity to earn the official Effect House Top Creator title for 6 months. This title showcases your effect creation ability and status as one of Effect House’s top-performing creators. Once approved, you’ll see this title will appear at the bottom of your username on your Profile.
How do I activate the Effect House Top Creator title?
To activate the Top Creator title:
- Once you’ve unlocked the Platinum Bonus Badge, go to the Effect House’s Badges page.
- On the Platinum Badge, click the Add to TikTok button.
- If your account is in good standing, your new title should automatically appear on your TikTok profile.
Is the Platinum Badge cash bonus still available?
The Platinum Badge $60 cash bonus will no longer available starting July 10, 2024. Creators who unlocked the Platinum Badge before this date are eligible to receive the cash bonus. If you believe there may be an issue with obtaining your rewards payments, please submit a transaction issue report.
What is the Diamond Creator Program?
The Diamond Creator Program is designed to celebrate, support, and uplift Effect House's top creators. This program offers exclusive benefits, which may include opportunities like:
- Early access to new Effect House features
- Exclusive Community Forum badges
- Invitations to virtual and in-person events
- Technical support from the Effect House team
- Direct support from our regional managers
- Special brand and marketing opportunities
How do I join the Diamond Creator Program?
The Diamond Bonus Badge unlocks the opportunity to join the Diamond Program. To apply:
- Once you've unlocked the Diamond Bonus Badge, go to the Effect House's Badges page.
- Click the Join Now button.
- Enter your contact information including your TikTok username, Discord display name, and Effect House Community Forum username. If you don't have a Discord or Community Forum account, follow the prompts to create them during the sign-up process.
- After submitting your information, our team will guide you through the rest of the application process on the Effect House Discord server and Community Forum.
*Your account must be in good standing to join the Diamond Creator Program. If you have previously applied to the Effect House Ambassadors Program, you'll need to submit a new application for the Diamond Creator Program.
Bonus Badges now available in the new Rewards Center
Starting October 16, 2024, creators can manage their Bonus Badges in the new Rewards Center on the desktop app. All existing badges, bonuses, eligible effects, and videos will be automatically transferred to the Rewards Center after launch. No further action is required.
To learn more about these updates, visit the Rewards Center FAQ page.
About Bonus Badge cash rewards
Are Bonus Badge cash rewards still available?
Bonus Badge cash rewards will no longer be available starting October 30, 2024. Creators who have unlocked a reward and haven't yet claimed it will receive it by November 15, 2024. Need support? Contact effecthouse@bytedance.com.
Who is eligible for Bonus Badge cash rewards?
Bonus Badge cash rewards are available to Effect House creators who meet the following criteria:
- At least 18 years of age or the age of majority in the region where creator is based
- Based in Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Uruguay, United States of America, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, El Salvador, Peru, Panama, Nicaragua, Mexico, Saint Lucia, Cayman Islands, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Jamaica, Honduras, Guatemala, Guadeloupe, Greenland, Grenada, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Dominica, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Canada, Belize, Bahamas, Brazil, Bermuda, Barbados, Argentina, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Romania, Portugal, Poland, Norway, Netherlands, Malta, Latvia, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Hungary, Croatia, Greece, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, France, Finland, Spain, Estonia, Denmark, Germany, Czechia, Cyprus, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Belgium, Austria, South Africa, Viet Nam, Taiwan, Province of China, Senegal, San Marino, Seychelles, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Réunion, Qatar, Philippines, French Polynesia, Oman, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Mozambique, Malaysia, Malawi, Mauritius, Moldova, Republic of, Monaco, Morocco, Lesotho, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Korea, Republic of Kenya, Japan, Jordan, Israel, Indonesia, Gibraltar, Georgia, Faroe Islands, Egypt, Algeria, Botswana, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, United Arab Emirates, Andorra, Australia, Thailand (subject to change)
- Have not unlocked the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond Badges before July 10, 2024
- Account is in good standing
How do I get a Bonus Badge cash reward?
Effect House creators will need to:
- Unlock relevant Bonus Badges
- Sign up for each cash reward activity once it becomes available
- Reach specific effect creation milestones
- Claim reward before it expires
| Badge | Reward | How to unlock reward |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Badge holders | $30 cash reward (amount varies by region) | Have 1 effect used in 600 global public videos within 30 days after it goes live |
| Silver Badge holders | $15 cash reward | Have 1 effect used in 1,200 global public videos within 30 days after it goes live |
| Silver Badge holders | $50 cash reward | Have 1 interactive effect used in 2,500 public videos within 30 days after it goes live |
Is there a deadline for completing Bonus Badge cash activities?
Once a cash reward activity becomes available, you can sign up for it at any time to get started. However, once you've signed up, you'll need to reach the specific effect creation milestone before its deadline.
How do I collect my Bonus Badge cash reward after claiming it?
To collect rewards, creators will need to set up their preferred payment method and tax information in the Rewards Center. Claimed rewards will be paid out in the following month and transferred to your preferred payment method.
Can I collect cash rewards from Bonus Badges that I've unlocked in the past?
No, Bonus Badge cash rewards are only available to creators who have not yet unlocked the relevant Bonus Badges. For example, if you have already unlocked the Bronze Badge, you won't be eligible for the Bronze Badge cash reward.
Are Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Badges eligible for cash rewards?
Creators who unlocked the Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Badges before July 10, 2024 are not eligible for Bonus Badge cash rewards. Please visit the Effect Creator Rewards page for other reward opportunities outside of Bonus Badges.
What is a qualified video publish?
Qualified video publishes are public TikTok videos (videos publicly posted on TikTok that use the effect you submitted through Effect House). Only unique qualified video publishes count towards the rewards. For example, if a user publishes 2 different videos using the same effect on the same day, this counts as 1 qualified video publish.
Why am I seeing different numbers in the Badges dashboard, Effect House Analytics, and TikTok?
Data from your Badges dashboard may differ from the numbers you see in Effect House Analytics and the TikTok app. This is because the Badges program excludes deleted, duplicated, banned, and some private videos. It also excludes videos that can't be counted toward Badges, such as videos from ineligible regions and multiple videos of the same effect posted by the same user within a day. (For example, if a TikTok creator publishes 5 videos using the same effect on the same day, it only counts as 1.) For a more accurate view of your rewards, please refer to the Badges dashboard.
How many TikTok accounts per device can collect Bonus Badge cash rewards?
Only 1 TikTok account per device is eligible to collect Bonus Badge cash rewards.
Is the New Creator Bonus still available?
Starting July 10, 2024, the New Creator Bonus will be integrated into the Bonus Badge cash rewards and available to creators who unlock the Bronze Badge.
All of your eligible effects and videos will be automatically transferred within 1-2 days after this update goes live. No further action is required.
What kind of interactive effects should I create for the Silver Badge cash reward?
Interactive effects like game effects, randomizers, generative art effects created using AI Art Texture, and photo effects created using User Media Texture tend to perform well on TikTok. Check out these Effect House Challenges for inspiration:
- For game effects: Effect House Game Jam Challenge
- For randomizers: Randomizer Rumble Effect Challenge
- For photo effects created using User Media Texture: Green Screen Effect Challenge: Make Creative Photo Albums
- For generative art effects created using AI Art Texture: AI Art Image Challenge