Due to Google's policies, fans will not be able to send Tips directly from the live stream page in the Android version of the Mixcloud app, starting from 6th June 2025.
Google's guidelines for in-app purchases impact how subscriptions and other payments (including Tips) can be promoted and processed within the app. As these guidelines mean that we cannot enable transactions on content pages within the Android app, the Tip button will no longer be available in the app for Android device users.
We want to continue to deliver a high-quality app experience for all mobile device users, and this change is necessary for us to keep Mixcloud available in the Play Store.
Android device users can continue to support you by sending Tips when using Chrome (or other browsers) on their phone or tablet to view your profile or live stream.
These changes do not impact users who visit the Mixcloud website on their computer or using their mobile device's browser app.
Please read on for answers to Frequently Asked Questions, including how users of all devices can continue to send you Tips.
FAQs
When does this change come into effect?
This change will take effect from 6th June 2025.
Who does this change impact?
This change impacts users of the Mixcloud app on Android devices only.
Mixcloud app users on iOS (iPhone and iPad devices) will still be able to visit your profile page to send you Tips.
Android users who visit Mixcloud in Chrome (or other browser apps) will not be affected by these changes, and can continue to send Tips in your live stream.
Fans accessing your live stream on a computer, and Android and iOS users who are viewing your stream in their mobile browser will be able to tip you directly from your stream page (www.mixcloud.com/live/username/) as well as from your profile (www.mixcloud.com/username/).
How can Tips be sent on an Android device?
This section focuses on sending tips using a phone or tablet running an Android-based operating system. For instructions on how to send Tips via your computer or an iOS device (iPad or iPhone), please see our article Supporting creators with Tips.
Sending Tips via a live stream page
Fans can enjoy your live stream in Chrome (or the browser app of their choosing) and send you Tips while they watch.
Android app users can find your stream in their mobile browser to send you Tips by following these steps:
- Open the Mixcloud app to your live stream.
- Tap the 'Share' button under your live stream video.
- Tap 'Copy'.
- Open the mobile browser app.
- Tap the address bar and tap 'Paste' to enter your stream URL.
- Tap the Tip icon in the 'Send a message' box at the bottom of the screen.
- Enter the Tip amount or select one of the quick options.
- Optional - add a message to the creator.
- Tap 'Continue to payment' to proceed to the checkout page and to complete the Tip payment.
Will there be any other changes to the way I receive Tip payouts?
There are no changes to the way Tips are processed.
You will continue to receive the same percentage of revenue from Tips and the payout schedule will remain unchanged. You can find more information in this article.