Definition:
Visibility tax is the requirement that creators continually produce, engage, or promote in order to remain discoverable.
Usage Context:
Common on platforms where inactivity results in reduced reach or relevance.
Critical Note:
Visibility becomes a form of unpaid labour. Rest, illness, or reflection are punished through algorithmic invisibility.
Related Terms:
Algorithmic Visibility Pressure, Attention Economy, Creator Economy Exploitation, Engagement, Precarious Labour