How to download and read your DistroKid statement
A DistroKid statement is the line-by-line earnings record in your DistroKid Bank. It lists what each store paid you and when, and you can save it as a CSV file. Roy uses columns like Earnings, Sale Month, and Country to build a statement check. Earnings usually show up about 2–3 months after the plays, so the newest months may be empty.
Where to get it
- In DistroKid, open your Bank.
- Go to the full detail view (DistroKid calls it See Excruciating Detail).
- Use the download button near the top right to save the CSV. That's the file to give Roy.
Good to know: if your catalog is very large, DistroKid emails the file instead, and it's only kept for a short time. Grab it soon.
Menus change, so check the official help page if a step looks different.
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How to read it
- Roy uses columns like Earnings, Sale Month, and Country.
- The Quantity column counts streams for most services and downloads for download stores.
- Daily Stats come from a different feed than earnings, so the two often won't match.
What file to give Roy
Roy reads CSV, TSV, TXT, and Excel (XLS/XLSX) line by line. PDF works but gives a summary only. Zipped CSVs are fine, but unzip first if the zip holds more than one file.
FAQ
Where do I download my DistroKid statement?
Open your DistroKid Bank, go to the full detail view called See Excruciating Detail, and use the download button near the top right. DistroKid saves it as a CSV file.
What does the Quantity column mean on a DistroKid statement?
On a DistroKid statement, Quantity counts streams for most services. For download stores such as iTunes and Beatport it counts downloads or sales.
Why don't my DistroKid Daily Stats match my earnings?
DistroKid Daily Stats come from a separate trend feed. DistroKid says earnings reports take about 2–3 months for streaming services to prepare, so the numbers often differ.
Check it with Roy
Upload the file at royanalyst.com and Roy gives you a plain-English statement check: what you earned, from where, and what looks worth a closer look. Get started free.
Not a legal or accounting audit.
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