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What’s Really Happening on OnlyFans & Beyond? A Call for Adult Content Creators to Shape the Future of the Industry

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The adult industry has changed in a massive way over the last few years. Most people would agree that the new generation of independent content creators has completely reshaped what the adult industry looks like today.

Platforms such as OnlyFans, Clips4Sale, ManyVids, Fansly, and others have done more than just introduce new ways to sell content. They’ve created a model where creators can carve out their own space, control their own brands, and build meaningful revenue streams, often without any traditional studio system behind them.

But while headlines love to spotlight multimillion-dollar success stories, the broader reality for most creators is far more nuanced.

That’s exactly why we’re launching our State of the Industry Survey: to collect real, creator-focused data on what’s working, what’s not, and what creators want to see change going forward.

What’s Really Happening on OnlyFans & Beyond? A Call for Adult Content Creators to Shape the Future of the Industry

Why This Survey Matters

The creator economy—especially the creator economy—is no longer niche. It is a major global industry with millions of creators and hundreds of millions of paying subscribers. Platforms like OnlyFans now influence media, talent pipelines, advertising, payment processing, and even public policy.

Yet, despite its scale, there is still a massive lack of real data from the creator side.

Our survey aims to help answer questions like:

  • How many creators are actually active?
  • What do they earn—and what factors influence earnings?
  • What business models work best?
  • How sustainable is this work long-term?
  • Which niches are growing quickest?
  • What obstacles and pain points are creators navigating?

Your responses will help us build a comprehensive, accurate report reflecting the real state of the adult creator industry in 2025.

Here are some of the key data points shaping the industry:

Unprecedented Platform Growth

  • By late 2024, OnlyFans reported 377.5 million registered users, up ~24% year-over-year.
  • Creator accounts reached 4.6 million, a ~13% increase.

Billions in Payments Flowing to Creators

  • OnlyFans processed ~$7.2 billion in subscriber payments in 2024.

Strong Revenue Share

  • Creators retain 80% of subscription and paid-content earnings.

Most Creators Earn Modest Income

  • Median earnings fall between $150–$210 per month.
  • Nearly half of creators make under $100 per month.

Earnings Are Extremely Top-Heavy

  • The top 0.1% of creators earn ~76% of all revenue.

Adult Content Dominates

  • 70–90% of content on the platform is adult-oriented.

A Global Marketplace

  • The U.S. accounts for ~32% of users and 1.1 million creators.
  • Brazil, the U.K., and several European regions are growing rapidly.

What This Means for Content Creators

The Opportunities

  • The market is still growing in both users and spending.
  • Platforms offer better revenue splits than traditional adult studios.
  • For creators who “break out” in their niche, income potential can be life-changing.
  • Direct fan relationships (DMs, customs, PPV) allow creators to control monetisation in ways traditional adult entertainment never could.

The Realities

Despite the opportunities, the adult creator space is not easy money. Creators today face:

1. Intense Competition

Millions of creators are active. Simply posting content isn’t enough—success requires:

  • Strong branding
  • Social media strategy
  • Niche clarity
  • Audience engagement
  • Personal connection with fans

2. Marketing Pressure

Most creators find growth outside the platform—in places like Reddit, X/Twitter, TikTok (carefully), or indirect traffic funnels.

3. Emotional & Creative Burnout

Adult creators often face:

  • Emotional labor
  • Doxxing/privacy risks
  • Boundary management
  • Content fatigue
  • Pressure to constantly innovate

4. Sustainability Concerns

Earnings can fluctuate dramatically due to:

  • Algorithm changes
  • Platform policy shifts
  • Subscriber churn
  • Payment processor restrictions
  • Seasonal drops

This is why accurate creator-driven data is essential.

 

Why Your Input Helps

By participating in this survey, we will gather real-world data on:

Creator Workstyles

  • Full-time vs part-time
  • Average content output
  • Types of content and niches

Earnings & Revenue Streams

  • Subscriptions
  • PPV and bundles
  • Tips
  • Customs
  • Live content
  • Promotional costs

Creator Challenges

  • Visibility and competition
  • Payment issues
  • Piracy
  • Safety concerns
  • Burnout and mental health

Future Plans

  • Platform expansion
  • Long-term goals
  • Content diversification

This data will help creators understand industry benchmarks, identify emerging trends, and plan more effectively for their careers.

Join the Survey & Get Rewarded

What’s Really Happening on OnlyFans & Beyond? A Call for Adult Content Creators to Shape the Future of the Industry

If you’re a content creator on OnlyFans, Clips4Sale, Fansly, or any similar platform, we invite you to share your experience.

✔ Completely anonymous
✔ Takes only a few minutes
✔ Helps shape the future of the industry

👉 Click here to take the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/356V6WV

And we’re not just asking for your input—we’re rewarding it.

Rewards for Submissions

Every creator who completes the survey will receive one or more of the following:

  • FREE 300 Rebill Prompts
  • FREE Anti-Piracy Review for 90 Days
  • FREE PR Services for 90 Days
  • FREE DMCA Services for 90 Days
  • FREE Brand Review & Evaluation
  • FREE Brand Exposé & Interview Showcase on Fleshbot

Plus—the big prize:

🎉 1 out of every 100 submissions will win a FREE $5,000 Promotional Package.

We want to give back to the creators who help make this industry thrive. Your insights don’t just help us—they help every creator working toward a more sustainable, informed, and powerful career. The adult creator industry is evolving faster than ever. It’s expanding, diversifying, and becoming increasingly competitive—and increasingly professional. But to build a stronger, safer, more informed ecosystem, we need real data from the people who know the industry best: you, the creator.

Your voice matters. Your experience matters. And together, we can create a clearer picture of what the creator economy looks like today and where it’s headed tomorrow.

If you are a content creator 👉 Take the survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/356V6WV

We are looking to hear from all sorts of content creators (both safe for work and NSFW). But there are tons of other types of creators, and we want to hear from you all!

  • OnlyFans content creator (Fansly, LoyalFans, etc)
  • Webcam Model
  • Adult Film Star
  • Sexters, Chatters
  • Writers of Erotica
  • Clips Creator (Clips4Sale, ManyVids)

 


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