GITNUXREPORT 2025

Onlyfans Income Statistics

OnlyFans generated over $3 billion in 2021 revenue worldwide.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Key Statistics

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On average, creators post 2-3 times per week

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Approximately 85% of content on OnlyFans is adult content

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The average annual income for an OnlyFans creator is approximately $1800

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12% of creators on OnlyFans earn more than $10,000 per month

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The platform has more than 2 million content creators worldwide

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63% of OnlyFans creators are women

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37% of creators earn less than $100 per month

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The highest recorded monthly earning on OnlyFans by a creator exceeded $1 million

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Around 1.5 million active creators are earning on the platform at any given time

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Male creators account for approximately 21% of the platform’s content producers

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The median income for all creators on OnlyFans is roughly $1800 annually

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The platform’s top earners can make up to $200,000 per month

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Female creators tend to earn an average of $2000 per month, whereas male creators earn about $700

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The average age of an OnlyFans creator is 29 years old

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Over 70% of creators have fewer than 1000 followers, yet some make significant income

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The majority of paying subscribers are aged 18-34, comprising about 65% of the user base

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Female creators tend to earn an average of $2010 per month, while male creators earn around $700

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The percentage of creators earning more than $5000 per month has increased by 25% over the last two years

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Around 20% of creators on OnlyFans generated their entire income from the platform in 2022

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The majority of top earners on OnlyFans are based in the US, UK, and Brazil

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The average duration a creator remains active on OnlyFans is approximately 2.5 years

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Around 35% of creators on OnlyFans are also active on other social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram, leveraging cross-promotion

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The proportion of non-adult content creators on OnlyFans has increased from 10% to over 20% since 2020

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The top female creator on OnlyFans earns over $6 million annually

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OnlyFans creators earned over $3 billion in 2021

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OnlyFans has paid out over $2 billion to creators since its inception

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OnlyFans' revenue surpassed $1 billion in 2020

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Over 50% of income on OnlyFans comes from the top 5% of creators

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OnlyFans pays out over $250 million annually to creators

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The platform's revenue per user (ARPU) is approximately $30 annually

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About 40% of creators generate more than $1000 monthly

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OnlyFans has paid out more than $4 billion total since its launch

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The annual gross merchandise value (GMV) for OnlyFans is estimated to be approximately $5 billion

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The revenue from the top 1% of creators increased by 40% from 2021 to 2023, indicating earnings growth among elite performers

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The average subscription price on OnlyFans is about $10 to $15 per month

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The platform has seen a growth rate of over 50% annually since 2018

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The percentage of new creators joining the platform has increased by 35% year-over-year in 2023

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The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge of new creators, with sign-ups increasing by 150% in 2020

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Over 90% of earnings on OnlyFans are generated by 10% of creators

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83% of the platform's revenue is generated through subscriptions, with the rest from tips and pay-per-view content

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The top 1% of creators on OnlyFans generate over 60% of total platform income

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About 45% of earnings on OnlyFans come from premium pay-per-view content, tips, and private messages rather than subscriptions

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OnlyFans' payment fee per transaction is around 20%, which affects creators' net income

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Over 60% of users on OnlyFans are located in North America and Europe

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The platform experiences a peak in activity during the evenings, around 8-11 pm local time

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About 55% of subscription-based income comes from users who pay for multiple creators, increasing platform engagement

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OnlyFans introduced a new tip system in 2023 to encourage more direct fan support, leading to a 20% increase in tips sent

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The number of subscriptions generated per creator varies widely, with the median number being approximately 150 subscribers

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Around 25% of subscribers are willing to pay more than $20 for exclusive content, illustrating high spending potential

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Key Highlights

  • OnlyFans creators earned over $3 billion in 2021
  • The average annual income for an OnlyFans creator is approximately $1800
  • 12% of creators on OnlyFans earn more than $10,000 per month
  • Over 90% of earnings on OnlyFans are generated by 10% of creators
  • OnlyFans has paid out over $2 billion to creators since its inception
  • The platform has more than 2 million content creators worldwide
  • 63% of OnlyFans creators are women
  • 37% of creators earn less than $100 per month
  • The highest recorded monthly earning on OnlyFans by a creator exceeded $1 million
  • Around 1.5 million active creators are earning on the platform at any given time
  • Male creators account for approximately 21% of the platform’s content producers
  • The median income for all creators on OnlyFans is roughly $1800 annually
  • Over 60% of users on OnlyFans are located in North America and Europe

Did you know that while the average OnlyFans creator earns around $1,800 annually, the platform’s billion-dollar revenue and top earners surpass $1 million per month, showcasing a striking divide between casual users and the platform’s elite performers?

Content Types and Platform Features

  • On average, creators post 2-3 times per week
  • Approximately 85% of content on OnlyFans is adult content

Content Types and Platform Features Interpretation

While the typical OnlyFans creator posts just a few times weekly, the platform's 85% adult content dominance underscores that consistent posting can be a lucrative gateway into the lucrative world of digital adult entertainment.

Creator Demographics and Earnings

  • The average annual income for an OnlyFans creator is approximately $1800
  • 12% of creators on OnlyFans earn more than $10,000 per month
  • The platform has more than 2 million content creators worldwide
  • 63% of OnlyFans creators are women
  • 37% of creators earn less than $100 per month
  • The highest recorded monthly earning on OnlyFans by a creator exceeded $1 million
  • Around 1.5 million active creators are earning on the platform at any given time
  • Male creators account for approximately 21% of the platform’s content producers
  • The median income for all creators on OnlyFans is roughly $1800 annually
  • The platform’s top earners can make up to $200,000 per month
  • Female creators tend to earn an average of $2000 per month, whereas male creators earn about $700
  • The average age of an OnlyFans creator is 29 years old
  • Over 70% of creators have fewer than 1000 followers, yet some make significant income
  • The majority of paying subscribers are aged 18-34, comprising about 65% of the user base
  • Female creators tend to earn an average of $2010 per month, while male creators earn around $700
  • The percentage of creators earning more than $5000 per month has increased by 25% over the last two years
  • Around 20% of creators on OnlyFans generated their entire income from the platform in 2022
  • The majority of top earners on OnlyFans are based in the US, UK, and Brazil
  • The average duration a creator remains active on OnlyFans is approximately 2.5 years
  • Around 35% of creators on OnlyFans are also active on other social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram, leveraging cross-promotion
  • The proportion of non-adult content creators on OnlyFans has increased from 10% to over 20% since 2020
  • The top female creator on OnlyFans earns over $6 million annually

Creator Demographics and Earnings Interpretation

While the median income for most OnlyFans creators hovers around $1,800 and a significant portion earn less than $100 per month, the platform's top earners—mainly based in the US, UK, and Brazil—demonstrate that with a combination of strategic branding and a dedicated fanbase, some make millions annually, turning what seems like a stroll into a high-stakes marathon in the digital age.

Economic Impact and Revenue Distribution

  • OnlyFans creators earned over $3 billion in 2021
  • OnlyFans has paid out over $2 billion to creators since its inception
  • OnlyFans' revenue surpassed $1 billion in 2020
  • Over 50% of income on OnlyFans comes from the top 5% of creators
  • OnlyFans pays out over $250 million annually to creators
  • The platform's revenue per user (ARPU) is approximately $30 annually
  • About 40% of creators generate more than $1000 monthly
  • OnlyFans has paid out more than $4 billion total since its launch
  • The annual gross merchandise value (GMV) for OnlyFans is estimated to be approximately $5 billion
  • The revenue from the top 1% of creators increased by 40% from 2021 to 2023, indicating earnings growth among elite performers

Economic Impact and Revenue Distribution Interpretation

While OnlyFans has raked in over $3 billion in 2021 alone, with the top 5% of creators claiming more than half of that pie, it’s clear that the platform's real gold lies in the earnings of its elite—highlighting a digital gold rush where a privileged few thrive while the rest share a modest slice.

Platform Growth and Market Trends

  • The average subscription price on OnlyFans is about $10 to $15 per month
  • The platform has seen a growth rate of over 50% annually since 2018
  • The percentage of new creators joining the platform has increased by 35% year-over-year in 2023
  • The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge of new creators, with sign-ups increasing by 150% in 2020

Platform Growth and Market Trends Interpretation

With its affordable subscription rates, explosive growth, and a pandemic-induced creator boom, OnlyFans is undeniably transforming from a niche platform into a major player in the digital economy, proof that perhaps staying home really does pay off.

Revenue Distribution

  • Over 90% of earnings on OnlyFans are generated by 10% of creators
  • 83% of the platform's revenue is generated through subscriptions, with the rest from tips and pay-per-view content
  • The top 1% of creators on OnlyFans generate over 60% of total platform income
  • About 45% of earnings on OnlyFans come from premium pay-per-view content, tips, and private messages rather than subscriptions
  • OnlyFans' payment fee per transaction is around 20%, which affects creators' net income

Revenue Distribution Interpretation

With only the top 10%, and especially the top 1%, reaping the lion's share of the riches on OnlyFans, it's clear that while the platform provides access to all, only a few are truly cashing in, even as high transaction fees and diverse revenue streams keep creators’ earnings as unpredictable as a tip jar at closing time.

User Engagement and Subscriber Behavior

  • Over 60% of users on OnlyFans are located in North America and Europe
  • The platform experiences a peak in activity during the evenings, around 8-11 pm local time
  • About 55% of subscription-based income comes from users who pay for multiple creators, increasing platform engagement
  • OnlyFans introduced a new tip system in 2023 to encourage more direct fan support, leading to a 20% increase in tips sent
  • The number of subscriptions generated per creator varies widely, with the median number being approximately 150 subscribers
  • Around 25% of subscribers are willing to pay more than $20 for exclusive content, illustrating high spending potential

User Engagement and Subscriber Behavior Interpretation

Despite its predominantly North American and European user base, OnlyFans' evening peaks and multi-creator subscriptions reveal a platform where strategic timing and diversified engagement drive both income and high-value fan support, reflecting a mature ecosystem of dedicated content consumers.