Understanding Upwork Connects: A Comprehensive Guide

Connects on Upwork are virtual tokens that freelancers use to submit job proposals. The number of connects you receive as a freelancer depends on your membership status on Upwork. There are two types of memberships, Free and Plus.

Free Membership

With a Free Membership, you will receive 10 free connects every month. This used to be more but Upwork revised it to promote more thoughtful and selective job applications.

Plus Membership

On the other hand, if you have a Plus Membership, which costs $14.99 per month, you will receive 80 connects per month. Additionally, unused connects roll over from one month to the next – up to a maximum of 140.

Extra Connects

You can also purchase Extra Connects as needed, regardless of your membership type. They cost $0.15 each and are available in bundles of 10, 20, 40, 60, and 80.

Things to Remember

• Some job proposals will require more than one connect, so bear this in mind when considering how many connects you need.
• The number of connects needed for a proposal is shown on each job listing.
• In some cases, Upwork awards bonus connects to certain freelancers based on their performance and activity on the platform.

In summary, the number of connects you get on Upwork depends mostly on your activity level, and performance on the platform, as well as the specific membership type you have subscribed to.