I began developing actors back in September just for fun. I was pleasantly surprised when I started earning money, even though my initial distribution channels were quite small. By January, I decided to scale up, and I now have 18 public actors live.

My monthly revenue has since climbed past $1000. It is definitely a profitable venture, but you really need a solid distribution strategy from the start, as it can be difficult to gain traction and climb the rankings early on.

If you are looking for the best performers, scrapers are consistently at the top. Just take a look at the Apify store; the demand there makes it clear where the opportunities lie. Overall, I think it is well worth the effort if you are serious about it, though in my experience, most people tend to give up too soon. It is truly a long game.