Roblox Star Codes paid YouTubers a 5% commission on eligible Robux or premium purchases made with their code, at no extra cost to the buyer. In other words, the creator’s cut was not a fixed flat fee; it was a percentage of spending tied to their code.

What that meant

  • If a fan bought Robux using a Star Code, the Video Star earned 5% of that purchase value in Robux terms.
  • Roblox described this as part of its Video Stars affiliate-style monetization program.
  • As of October 24, 2025, Roblox removed Star Codes from the platform and replaced them with a creator rewards program.

Simple example

If someone made a purchase worth 1,000 Robux through a Star Code, the creator would receive the equivalent of 50 Robux as commission under the 5% rule.

Context

The exact money a YouTuber made depended on how many fans used the code and how much they spent, so earnings could range from small amounts to a meaningful revenue stream for big creators. The program also required creators to disclose that they were receiving commission when they promoted the code.

TL;DR: Star Code payouts were 5% commission, not a one-time payment, and Roblox has since replaced the system.