Estimated vs. confirmed data
Why a month's figures can change when the platform's official report arrives.
Many platforms first send a preliminary figure for a period and, later, a confirmation report with the final numbers.
What changes
When the confirmed report arrives, that month's data can change: go up, go down or be adjusted.
Why it's adjusted
- The platform filters out invalid or fraudulent streams.
- Returns and refunds are corrected.
- The exchange rate is recalculated.
- Data missing from the first delivery is consolidated.
What to expect
- Recent months are more volatile: they can move until they're confirmed.
- Months already confirmed are stable.
And payouts
The royalties that are paid are calculated on the confirmed data, not on the preliminary figures.
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