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Decide if it's worth sending a TikTok Universe
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Have you ever seen someone on TikTok get a TikTok Universe during a LIVE? It's usually a cause for celebration—and that's because a Universe is the most expensive TikTok gift that you can give a streamer. It costs 44,999 coins, which equals about $600 USD. Keep reading to learn more about how much this gift is worth.

How much does a TikTok Universe cost?

A TikTok Universe costs 44,999 coins, which comes out to around $600 USD. This makes it the most expensive TikTok gift you can give! When a creator gets a TikTok Universe, it's broadcast across the app so other viewers can come watch the stream.

Section 1 of 4:

TikTok Universe Worth

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  1. It's the most expensive TikTok gift you can send. Without any first-time coin purchase bonuses, it will cost you around $600 to get enough coins to buy the Universe (if you buy two of the 16,500 coin bundles and one of the 6,607 coin bundles).
    • If you still have a first-time coin purchase bonus available, it will be a bit cheaper to purchase the coins to buy a TikTok Universe.
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TikTok Universe Meaning

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    TikTok gifts are like giving your favorite creator a tip. A TikTok Universe is the most expensive gift that you can send on TikTok. As such, it's always a big deal when one is sent—so much so that the app will announce whenever a creator gets a Universe.
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    As a viewer, it might be worth it to send a Universe. Since a Universe is so expensive, it usually ends up getting the creator more views on their LIVE and a bunch of new followers. [1] It's also a huge display of how much you love a creator's content, since you're willing to spend that much money on a gift for them.
    • However, TikTok creators don't get the majority of your donation when you send a Universe. If this is a concern for you, check if your favorite creator has a Patreon or Ko-Fi where you can either subscribe monthly to support their work or send them a monetary tip to show your appreciation for their work.
    • If you are considering sending a TikTok Universe simply because you want a streamer to notice you or become romantically interested in you, it's not worth it to send a Universe. Learn how to identify the signs of a parasocial relationship .
    • If you're under 18 or can't afford a TikTok Universe, it's also not worth it . Learn how to spend responsibly .
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How to Send a TikTok Universe

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  1. There are a few rules and policies that TikTok has when it comes to sending gifts:
    • You must be 18 or older (19 or older in South Korea) to purchase coins and send gifts
    • Gifts are not available in all countries
    • Gifts can't be sent to or from government, political, or other public interest accounts
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    Join a TikTok LIVE. While you can also send gifts in the comments of a video, the Universe isn't available as a video gift. [2]
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    Tap the Gift button in the bottom-right corner of the screen. If you don't have enough coins to buy the gift you want to send, tap the Recharge button (directly to the left of the Gift button) and purchase more coins.
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    Select the gift you want to send. The TikTok Universe is a bit low on the list, so you'll need to scroll a little bit.
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    Tap Send underneath the gift. The gift will immediately be sent, and the coins will be deducted from your account.
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How Much a Creator Gets From a Universe

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  1. If you're curious how much money the creator is getting from your Universe, you can figure this out with some simple math or by using a TikTok diamonds calculator .
    • One TikTok coin is worth half a diamond. This means that a TikTok Universe will net a creator 22,499 Diamonds.
    • Multiply 22,499 by 0.005 (because one diamond is worth half a US cent). This means a TikTok Universe will give a creator about $112.50 in USD.

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