FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For Content Creators & Influencers

I already have a following on YouTube. Why should I double my workload to post on Greyhive?

You shouldn’t view Greyhive as “extra work,” but as insurance and incremental revenue. YouTube’s policies regarding firearms are volatile; one strike can demonetize your entire library. Greyhive offers a safe harbor where your content is preserved regardless of Big Tech policy changes. Furthermore, we offer import tools to make syncing your content library seamless, ensuring you don’t lose your legacy if you are deplatformed elsewhere.

How does monetization differ on Greyhive compared to other platforms?

Unlike major platforms that restrict monetization on “weapons-related” content, Greyhive is built to monetize it. We offer an attractive revenue split at 60% to the creator and 40% to Greyhive and we have deployed a multi-stream approach: 

  • Ad Revenue: Earn from display ads, pre-roll and mid-roll video ads from industry-relevant sponsors (no demonetization for showing a suppressor). 
  • Tipping/Donations: Direct support from your community. 
  • Affiliate Integration: Unlike YouTube, we allow and encourage direct affiliate linking to firearms, ammunition, and accessories in your video descriptions. 
  • AdVid AI™ Smart Ads: Our proprietary AI-powered product insertion ads are published on each video page and creators earn a commission on all sales that originate from their channels’ content. 

Do I own my audience data?

On Big Tech platforms, you rent your audience. On Greyhive, we believe creators should own their relationships. We provide creators with transparent analytics and tools to communicate directly with their subscribers, ensuring you aren’t separated from your fanbase by an algorithm change.

What specific content policies protect me from "Community Guidelines" strikes?

Our policy is simple: If it is legal in the United States, it is welcome on Greyhive. We do not issue strikes for assembling firearms, using suppressors, discussing self-defense legality, or reloading ammunition. We moderate for illegal acts, spam, and bot behavior—not for exercising your First and Second Amendment rights.

Can I import my existing video library?

Yes. We understand that manually re-uploading years of content is a barrier. We offer concierge migration support for established creators to bulk-import their existing libraries from YouTube or Rumble, retaining your metadata and descriptions.

How do I create my Greyhive channel?

Greyhive is a curated platform, and we require creators to apply for their channels. Expect a response within 2 business days. Apply Now

Why should my brand have a channel on Greyhive?

Creating a dedicated brand channel on Greyhive allows you to take control of your narrative and connect directly with your most valuable customers—without the “middleman” of an influencer or the restrictions of mainstream media. 

  • Centralized Video Hub: Use your channel as the permanent home for your product manuals, installation guides, new product launches, and brand stories. Unlike YouTube, we won’t delete your instructional videos for “instruction on manufacturing” or “modification of firearms.” 
  • Direct-to-Consumer Connection: Engage directly with customers in the comments, gather feedback, and build a loyal community around your brand. Without being forced to self-censor. 
  • SEO & Discoverability: Your content on Greyhive is indexed and searchable, ensuring that when customers search for your products, they find your official videos, not just third-party reviews. 
  • Commercial Freedom: Post content that explicitly sells your product. You can showcase features, benefits, and pricing, and include direct links to purchase right in the video description. 

Why should my brand advertise on Greyhive instead of mainstream programmatic networks?

Programmatic networks (Google Ads, Facebook) often flag firearm-related keywords, blocking your ads or placing them next to irrelevant content. Greyhive is an authorized publisher with Armanet and Topple and offers 100% endemic audience targeting. Every viewer on our platform is there because they love the outdoors, hunting, shooting sports, and firearms. Your ad spend here guarantees you are reaching potential buyers, not random internet traffic.

Can we post commercial content that links directly to product pages?

Absolutely. Social media platforms often ban “link-in-bio” or direct posts that lead to pages selling firearms or ammunition. Greyhive empowers retailers and manufacturers to post product reviews, new release announcements, and commercial spots that link directly to your “Add to Cart” pages.

How does Greyhive ensure "Brand Safety" in an uncensored environment?

“Uncensored” does not mean “unmoderated chaos.” We are a professional industry platform. We maintain high standards to ensure the environment is free of illegal content, pornography, or extremist violence. Your brand appears alongside top-tier firearm education, hunting entertainment, and reviews—not adjacent to conspiracy theories, divisive political agendas, and toxicity.

Does Greyhive offer partnership opportunities with Creators?

Yes. We act as a bridge between industry brands and our creator network. Brands can utilize Greyhive to identify rising creators for sponsorship opportunities, ensuring your marketing budget supports the voices that drive the industry forward.

How do I create my Greyhive channel?

Greyhive is a curated platform, and we require manufacturers and retailers to apply for their channels. Expect a response within 2 business days. Apply Now

Why does cancel-proof infrastructure matter to a channel owner?

It matters because of the “upstream” threat. Even if a platform supports free speech and the firearm industry, if they use Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud, they can be shut down at the server level (as seen with other platforms in the past). Greyhive is hosted on American Cloud, a sovereign infrastructure provider dedicated to freedom of speech. They own the dirt our servers stand on, making us truly cancel-proof.

Why don't you have a native app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store?

Apple and Google have terms of service that prohibit the sale of firearms and often restrict “dangerous content.” Relying on their stores would force us to censor our creators to satisfy their rules. Instead, we utilize a Progressive Web App (PWA). This gives you a fully functional app icon on your home screen, push notifications, and a native feel, without giving Silicon Valley a “kill switch” for our platform.

What analytics are available to track performance?

We provide a comprehensive dashboard for both Creators and Brands. You can track views, watch time, geographic data, click-through rates on links, and subscriber growth. We believe in data transparency to help you optimize your content and ROI.

How do I create my Greyhive account?

That’s simple. Go to greyhive.com and Create Your Free Account

Is Greyhive a political platform?

Greyhive is a lifestyle and civil rights platform. While the Second Amendment is political by nature, our focus is on the culture of shooting sports, hunting, self-reliance, and education. We welcome all who enjoy these pastimes, regardless of their political affiliation.

Is there a cost to watch content?

Content on Greyhive is free to watch. Supporting creators directly helps keep the 2A community independent and strong. 

How can I support the creators I love?

Greyhive makes it easy to ensure your favorite creators get paid for their hard work: 

  • Subscribe to their Channel: (Free) Helps their visibility. 
  • Tip/Donate: Look for the support button on their videos. 
  • Shop their Links: Many creators post affiliate links in their descriptions. Buying products through these links directly supports them. 
  • Shop Products on their Video Pages: Creators earn when you buy products from their video pages. 

Can I import my existing video library?

Yes. We understand that manually re-uploading years of content is a barrier. We offer concierge migration support for established creators to bulk-import their existing libraries from YouTube or Rumble, retaining your metadata and descriptions.

How do I create my Greyhive channel?

Greyhive is a curated platform, and we require creators to apply for their channels. Expect a response within 2 business days. Apply Now