Refactoring UI revenue · 2026
How much does Refactoring UI make?
Refactoring UI made ~$600K in 2020, according to figures self-reported by its maker Adam Wathan. That works out to about $50K per month (calendar-year revenue ÷ 12).
Refactoring UI revenue history
Milestones and revenue figures for Refactoring UI that Adam Wathan has shared publicly, by year. Monthly values are normalised (annual ÷ 12).
- 2018Released the Refactoring UI book with Steve Schoger
- 2018Released Refactoring UI with Adam Wathan
- 2020Refactoring UI: ~$600K in a year≈ $50K/mo avg
How much does Adam Wathan make?
Refactoring UI is one of 7 products by Adam Wathan.
Adam Wathan reports Mid-seven figures/yr (2020) as of 2020 as their current revenue (≈ $300K/month) — adamwathan.me.
Refactoring UI is also listed on the profile of Steve Schoger.
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Refactoring UI vs other educators & course creators products by revenue
Refactoring UI ranks #2 of 4 educators & course creators products with a comparable public revenue figure (median $31K/month).
| # | Product | Reported | ≈ / month | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $56K MRRTrustMRR ↗ | $56K | monthly | |
| 2 | ~$600K in 2020 | $50K | calendar-year revenue ÷ 12 | |
| 3 | $12K MRR | $12K | monthly | |
| 4 | $7K/moTrustMRR ↗ | $7K | monthly |
Also reporting revenue in educators & course creators, in a form that can't be ranked monthly: iCodeThis: ~$67K lifetime.
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Refactoring UI revenue FAQ
How much does Refactoring UI make?
Refactoring UI made ~$600K in 2020, according to figures self-reported by its maker Adam Wathan. That works out to about $50K per month (calendar-year revenue ÷ 12).
Is Refactoring UI's revenue verified?
No. The ~$600K in 2020 figure is self-reported by Adam Wathan and is not independently verified by IndieMakerList. Refactoring UI does not have a TrustMRR page we know of.
How much does Adam Wathan make in total?
Adam Wathan reports Mid-seven figures/yr (2020) as of 2020 as their current revenue (about $300K per month). Besides Refactoring UI, Adam Wathan has built 6 other products, 1 of which also reports revenue.
How does Refactoring UI compare with other educators & course creators products?
Refactoring UI ranks #2 of 4 educators & course creators products on IndieMakerList with a comparable public revenue figure, at about $50K per month. The median among them is $31K per month, and the top earner is DataExpert.io at about $56K per month.
Who owns Refactoring UI?
Refactoring UI was built by Adam Wathan and Steve Schoger and launched in 2018.