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记者丨贺泓源 编辑丨张伟贤 自2025年5月开始，红果DAU就已超越其他在线视频应用成为TOP1，且仍然保持向上增长趋势。而其 他的同类型短剧APP体量较小，排名第二位的河马剧场10月月活仅为0.5亿。相较于长视频应用的多家 搏杀，短剧应用目前仍高度集中于红果一家。 在前端内容上，红果亦是强势。 "跟红果签独家越来越常见，我们想要独立做，但成本越来越高。平台话语权越来越大。"有头部短剧公 司人士向21世纪经济报道记者坦承。 多位头部漫剧公司创始人也向21世纪经济报道记者提到，抖音及红果，是最重要的渠道。 从收入上，似乎也能感受到字节跳动在短剧市场的狂奔。有媒体报道称，字节跳动旗下"番茄系业 务"（包含番茄小说、红果短剧、番茄畅听及悟空搜索）在2024年的收入已超过300亿元，整体利润约30 亿至50亿元，并预测2025年收入将翻倍至600亿元。对此，字节跳动的回应是，上述数据不实。 作为对比，能与抖音两分天下的微信视频号则在微短剧上保持着相对克制。 "我们希望视频号下场。"多位业内人士称。 字节跳动，在微短剧市场越发重要了。 比如，其旗下免费短剧应用红果已经成为行业绝对头部。据QuestMobile，在月活维 ...

Core Insights - ByteDance's short drama application, Hongguo, has become a dominant player in the micro-short drama market, surpassing competitors like Bilibili and Youku in monthly active users [1] - The revenue from ByteDance's "Tomato series business" is reported to exceed 30 billion yuan in 2024, with projections to double to 60 billion yuan in 2025 [2] - The micro-short drama market in China has reached a scale of 505 billion yuan in 2024, surpassing the total box office revenue for that year [6] Group 1: Market Position and Growth - Hongguo's daily active users (DAU) have consistently outperformed other video applications since May 2025, indicating a strong upward growth trend [1] - The second-largest competitor, Hemma Theater, only has 50 million monthly active users, highlighting Hongguo's market dominance [1] - The micro-short drama market continues to grow despite regulatory challenges, with a significant increase in user engagement, as evidenced by a 25.9% rise in average daily usage time [7] Group 2: Content Production and Partnerships - Hongguo has established exclusive agreements with numerous short drama production companies, indicating its strong bargaining power in the industry [1][8] - The platform employs two main content production models: high-quality short dramas produced by established brands and a bulk production model to address content supply shortages [8][9] - Recent policy changes have increased the minimum guaranteed script fees and revenue sharing for creators, further solidifying Hongguo's position in the market [9] Group 3: Regulatory Environment - The micro-short drama market has undergone significant regulatory scrutiny, with over 25,000 non-compliant mini-programs removed from circulation [6] - New regulations require micro-short dramas to be categorized and managed based on their content, reflecting the government's tightening control over the industry [6] Group 4: Competitive Landscape - There is anticipation for WeChat's video account to enter the micro-short drama space, as it could provide competition to ByteDance's offerings [11] - Tencent is reportedly taking a more cautious approach, focusing on maintaining the integrity of the WeChat ecosystem while still enhancing its own video platform [12] - The rise of AI-driven content production, such as "manhua dramas," is seen as a potential future trend, allowing for lower production costs and greater creative control [13]

"跟红果签独家越来越常见，我们想要独立做，但成本越来越高。平台话语权越来越大。"有头部短剧公 司人士向21世纪经济报道记者坦承。 自2025年5月开始，红果DAU就已超越其他在线视频应用成为TOP1，且仍然保持向上增长趋势。而其 他的同类型短剧APP体量较小，排名第二位的河马剧场10月月活仅为0.5亿。相较于长视频应用的多家 搏杀，短剧应用目前仍高度集中于红果一家。 在前端内容上，红果亦是强势。 字节跳动，在微短剧市场越发重要了。 比如，其旗下免费短剧应用红果已经成为行业绝对头部。据QuestMobile，在月活维度，2025年10月， 红果短剧为2.45亿，超越B站、优酷跻身第四，在在线视频赛道仅次于腾讯视频、爱奇艺、芒果TV （2025年10月为2.53亿）。 多位头部漫剧公司创始人也向21世纪经济报道记者提到，抖音及红果，是最重要的渠道。 从收入上，似乎也能感受到字节跳动在短剧市场的狂奔。有媒体报道称，字节跳动旗下"番茄系业 务"（包含番茄小说、红果短剧、番茄畅听及悟空搜索）在2024年的收入已超过300亿元，整体利润约30 亿至50亿元，并预测2025年收入将翻倍至600亿元。对此，字节跳动的回应是， ...

Core Insights - ByteDance's short drama application, Hongguo, has become a dominant player in the micro-drama market, achieving 245 million monthly active users by October 2025, surpassing Bilibili and Youku, and ranking fourth in the online video sector [1][15] - The revenue from ByteDance's "Tomato Business" (including Hongguo) is reported to exceed 30 billion yuan in 2024, with predictions of doubling to 60 billion yuan in 2025, although ByteDance has disputed these figures [2][17] - The micro-drama market in China reached a scale of 50.5 billion yuan in 2024, surpassing the total box office revenue for that year, with a significant increase in user engagement [8][24] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The micro-drama market has undergone a regulatory adjustment, with the National Radio and Television Administration implementing strict oversight, leading to the removal of over 25,000 non-compliant micro-dramas [5][20] - Despite regulatory challenges, the micro-drama market continues to grow, with a notable increase in daily usage time, reaching an average of 120.5 minutes per user [8][23] - Hongguo's free model and substantial financial investment have allowed it to dominate the market, with over 3 billion yuan in revenue sharing agreements with content creators [9][24] Group 2: Competitive Landscape - Tencent's WeChat Video Account has been relatively restrained in the micro-drama space, with no significant investments or platform launches to compete with ByteDance [3][11] - Tencent Video is increasing its efforts in the micro-drama market, launching new initiatives and support programs, but faces challenges in matching the rapid response required in this sector [12][29] - The rise of AI-driven content creation, such as "manhua" (comic dramas), is emerging as a new trend, with production costs significantly lower than traditional short dramas, indicating a shift in creative dynamics [14][30] Group 3: Industry Trends - The micro-drama industry is seeing a shift towards AI-driven production, which allows for lower costs and greater creative control for writers, potentially disrupting traditional content creation models [14][31] - The increasing number of production companies in the manhua sector, from 20 to 60 in just over a year, highlights the rapid evolution and diversification within the industry [14][30] - The competitive landscape is characterized by a concentration of resources with leading platforms like Hongguo, raising concerns about market power and the potential for monopolistic practices [9][25]

多位头部漫剧公司创始人也向21世纪经济报道记者提到，抖音及红果，是最重要的渠道。 从收入上，似乎也能感受到字节跳动在短剧市场的狂奔。有媒体报道称，字节跳动旗下"番茄系业 务"（包含番茄小说、红果短剧、番茄畅听及悟空搜索）在2024年的收入已超过300亿元，整体利润约30 亿至50亿元，并预测2025年收入将翻倍至600亿元。对此，字节跳动的回应是，上述数据不实。 作为对比，能与抖音两分天下的微信视频号则在微短剧上保持着相对克制。 "我们希望视频号下场。"多位业内人士称。 红果狂奔 字节跳动，在微短剧市场越发重要了。 比如，其旗下免费短剧应用红果已经成为行业绝对头部。据QuestMobile，在月活维度，2025年10月， 红果短剧为2.45亿，超越B站、优酷跻身第四，在在线视频赛道仅次于腾讯视频、爱奇艺、芒果TV （2025年10月为2.53亿）。 自2025年5月开始，红果DAU就已超越其他在线视频应用成为TOP1，且仍然保持向上增长趋势。而其 他的同类型短剧APP体量较小，排名第二位的河马剧场10月月活仅为0.5亿。相较于长视频应用的多家 搏杀，短剧应用目前仍高度集中于红果一家。 在前端内容上，红果亦是强 ...

21世纪经济报道记者 贺泓源 字节跳动，在微短剧市场越发重要了。 比如，其旗下免费短剧应用红果已经成为行业绝对头部。据QuestMobile，在月活维度，2025年10月，红果短剧为2.45亿，超越B站、优酷跻身第四，在在线 视频赛道仅次于腾讯视频、爱奇艺、芒果TV（2025年10月为2.53亿）。 自2025年5月开始，红果DAU就已超越其他在线视频应用成为TOP1，且仍然保持向上增长趋势。而其他的同类型短剧APP体量较小，排名第二位的河马剧场 10月月活仅为0.5亿。相较于长视频应用的多家搏杀，短剧应用目前仍高度集中于红果一家。 在前端内容上，红果亦是强势。 "跟红果签独家越来越常见，我们想要独立做，但成本越来越高。平台话语权越来越大。"有头部短剧公司人士向21世纪经济报道记者坦承。 多位头部漫剧公司创始人也向21世纪经济报道记者提到，抖音及红果，是最重要的渠道。 从收入上，似乎也能感受到字节跳动在短剧市场的狂奔。有媒体报道称，字节跳动旗下"番茄系业务"（包含番茄小说、红果短剧、番茄畅听及悟空搜索）在 2024年的收入已超过300亿元，整体利润约30亿至50亿元，并预测2025年收入将翻倍至600亿元。对 ...

Core Insights - The article discusses the transformative impact of WeChat's "推客" (Pusher) model on the e-commerce landscape, shifting the focus from traditional advertising to leveraging social networks for customer acquisition [1][4][6] Group 1: E-commerce Challenges - Traditional e-commerce platforms operate on a binary choice of either creating viral content or spending heavily on advertising, both of which have significant drawbacks [3][4] - The cost of acquiring a customer through traditional advertising has skyrocketed, making it unsustainable for small and medium-sized businesses [4][6] Group 2: The Pusher Model - The Pusher model allows businesses to allocate their advertising budget directly to individuals who help promote their products, effectively turning every WeChat friend into a potential marketing partner [1][4] - This model significantly reduces customer acquisition costs and establishes a sustainable growth mechanism through social sharing [4][6] Group 3: Unique Advantages of WeChat - WeChat's social relationship chain provides a natural trust factor, leading to conversion rates that are 3-5 times higher than traditional advertising [6] - The closed-loop ecosystem of WeChat allows for a streamlined marketing process, enabling users to complete purchases within a minute [6] Group 4: Scalability and Growth Potential - The Pusher model has shown remarkable scalability, with nearly 80,000 pushers currently and a target of 1 million for the year [6] - The model is characterized by low entry barriers and high returns, making it an attractive entrepreneurial opportunity for individuals with social skills but limited capital [6][7] Group 5: Economic Impact - The Pusher economy is experiencing rapid growth, with video commerce GMV increasing at a rate exceeding 100% quarterly [7] - This shift represents a significant change in wealth generation for ordinary individuals, transforming them from consumers to active participants in the economy [7]

Core Viewpoint - The recent changes in WeChat's public account system, including the folding of service account messages, are aimed at reducing user disturbances and pushing businesses towards private domain marketing and video accounts [1][19][25]. Group 1: Service Account Changes - The introduction of features like content boosting and the folding of service account messages aims to streamline user experience and reduce the number of notifications users receive [1][12]. - Service accounts, which are primarily for businesses, have the ability to send service messages, but the recent changes mean that users may miss important updates due to the folding of these messages [16][18]. - Previously, service accounts had a limited number of push opportunities, but the new system enforces a more uniform approach similar to subscription accounts, impacting marketing strategies for businesses [14][16]. Group 2: User Experience and Engagement - Users are likely to experience increased disturbances from service accounts, leading to a potential decline in engagement with the content [7][17]. - The folding of service account messages means that users may not receive timely updates, which could affect their interaction with related mini-programs [18][19]. - The changes in the push notification system indicate a shift towards user choice, where users should have the option to manage their subscriptions rather than having a one-size-fits-all approach [30][31]. Group 3: Shift to Private Domain and Video Accounts - Businesses are encouraged to transition towards private domain marketing as the effectiveness of public accounts diminishes due to the new folding policy [19][20]. - The video account platform is highlighted as a more favorable option for businesses, as it does not face the same folding restrictions and allows for broader content dissemination [25][26]. - The shift towards video accounts may also introduce new revenue streams for businesses through certification and advertising fees [29].

Core Insights - A significant shift in traffic rules is occurring due to the "Clear Action" initiated by the Central Cyberspace Administration of China, leading to collective actions by platforms like Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Weibo, Kuaishou, WeChat Video Account, and Bilibili to enhance algorithm transparency and user empowerment [1][3] Group 1: Algorithm Transparency and User Empowerment - Platforms are enhancing algorithm transparency by publicly disclosing operational rules and promoting user awareness of recommendation logic and intervention mechanisms [3] - Douyin has launched a Safety and Trust Center and organized open days to explain its recommendation logic and governance outcomes [3] - Weibo has improved the transparency of its trending algorithms by publicizing ranking rules and introducing trending heat tags to indicate underlying factors [3] Group 2: Content Recommendation Optimization - WeChat Video Account has introduced user-friendly materials to explain its algorithm recommendations and launched features to help users avoid "information cocoons" [3] - Douyin has upgraded its management assistant and introduced content preference evaluation features to visualize users' recent browsing activities [3] - Xiaohongshu has implemented content preference evaluation and adjustment features to facilitate user access to diverse recommended content [3] Group 3: Positive Content Promotion and Risk Mitigation - Kuaishou is leveraging positive algorithms to enhance the discovery of uplifting and trustworthy content, ensuring that such content is prominently featured in recommendations [3] - WeChat Video Account has developed a dual mechanism for friend recommendations and algorithm recommendations to continuously improve its identification and suppression models for inappropriate content [3] - Douyin has introduced a verification mechanism to prevent malicious behaviors such as staged content and misleading edits [3] Group 4: User Control and Feedback Mechanisms - Platforms are continuously optimizing features for interest preference management and content feedback to allow users to adjust algorithmic recommendations [3] - Kuaishou provides users with detailed interest preference management tools, enabling them to adjust the intensity of content recommendations based on personal preferences [3] - Weibo has introduced various negative feedback options for users to express disinterest, ensuring a more precise response to user needs [3] Group 5: Future Trends in Internet Traffic - By 2025, the internet platform traffic competition is expected to evolve into a more intricate phase, characterized by accelerated rule iterations, diversified user mindsets, and technological disruptions [3]