The creator economy is no longer a trend - it’s a force. With millions of independent creators building businesses through YouTube, Substack, TikTok, podcasts, design, music, and more, it’s time we got a clearer picture of where the industry is, where it’s going, and what creators really need to thrive.
That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Creator Economy Annual Survey, presented by Creators Legal — a first-of-its-kind, community-driven report built by and for creators.
Why This Survey Matters
There’s no shortage of headlines about creators making millions or platforms launching new monetization tools. But behind the scenes, thousands of full-time and part-time creators are navigating inconsistent income, platform changes, legal confusion, and burnout — and yet, they keep creating.
The 2025 Creator Economy Survey is designed to capture the real voices, real experiences, and real challenges of modern creators, as well as the companies and professionals building tools and services to support them.
Whether you're a filmmaker, podcaster, indie game developer, educator, or a creative startup founder, your perspective matters.
Who Should Participate?
- Content Creators - Anyone actively making and sharing content online
- Creative Entrepreneurs - Builders of creative businesses and digital products
- Industry Professionals - People working in companies that support creators (agencies, platforms, legal, finance, tools, and more)
What We’re Asking
The survey takes just 5–7 minutes and asks about:
- What kind of creator you are (and what you create)
- Income and monetization tools
- Challenges and career outlook
- Tools, platforms, and workflows
- How organizations are supporting creators behind the scenes
It’s anonymous, but participants can opt to receive the report and be entered into a raffle to win a free Creators Legal subscription. To encourage participation, Creators Legal will be raffling 10 annual subscriptions.
What We’ll Do with the Results
In July 2025, we’ll release the Creator Economy Report — a freely available report full of insights, benchmarks, and data you can use to better understand where the creator economy is headed.
We’ll also spotlight voices from the community and share trends that help creators build sustainable careers and businesses.
This is your chance to shape the future of the creator economy — not just watch it unfold.
Let’s build it together.
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