Corinna Kopf, a prominent social media influencer who leveraged her online presence into a highly lucrative OnlyFans career, has announced her retirement from the subscription-based platform after three years. Kopf, who reportedly earned $67 million from OnlyFans, shared the news on Thursday with a brief message on X (formerly Twitter): “no more link in bio ….”

The message, combined with the removal of her OnlyFans link from her social media profiles, indicated that Kopf’s time on the platform has concluded.

Corinna Kopf may not be one of what you consider a traditional “porn star,” but like those who are, she gets paid to get naked on camera.

Since joining OnlyFans in 2021, Kopf had become one of the most successful creators on the site, capitalizing on a surge in popularity driven by the COVID-19 lockdowns. During a Twitch stream earlier this year, she disclosed her career earnings, highlighting the financial opportunities the platform has presented for influencers and content creators during the pandemic era.

Kopf’s earnings on OnlyFans were widely publicized by YouTuber David Dobrik, who revealed that between June 2021 and February 2022, Kopf earned over $1 million in five separate months. Even in her lowest-earning month during that period, she made more than $600,000. In one remarkable instance, Kopf reportedly made just over $1 million within 48 hours of joining the site. Her success reflects the growing trend of influencers and creators using subscription platforms like OnlyFans to monetize exclusive content directly with their audiences.

While Kopf’s story may seem exceptional, it is part of a broader shift in digital content creation that was accelerated by the global pandemic. The extended lockdowns of 2020-2021 prompted many to seek alternative revenue streams online, and platforms like OnlyFans became a prime choice for creators looking to share exclusive, often adult-oriented, content.

The rise of OnlyFans during the pandemic was not limited to mainstream figures like Kopf. It also provided financial opportunities for lesser-known creators who built substantial followings on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Many of these creators do not have public profiles on adult sites like Pornhub or Twitter, yet they have managed to generate significant incomes on OnlyFans—some earning between $25,000 and $250,000 per month.

Among these are individuals like Rachelle Renee, a mother of three living on a farm in Arizona, who reportedly earns substantial monthly sums through her OnlyFans content. While Rachelle Renee’s story may not be as widely recognized as Kopf’s, it underscores the diverse range of creators who have found financial success on the platform.

Video from Rachelle Renee’s Instagram (@rachelle_reneee)

OnlyFans’ rise to prominence represents a significant shift in how digital content creators generate income. Traditionally, top earnings in the adult entertainment industry were associated with well-known performers or actors. Now, however, a new wave of content creators—many of whom have never worked in mainstream adult entertainment—are among the top earners.

This shift has blurred the lines between social media influencing and adult content creation. The platform’s flexibility allows creators to offer a range of content, from fitness tutorials and cooking classes to more explicit material, depending on their audience and preferences. In turn, this has opened the door for creators to build direct relationships with subscribers and monetize their followings more effectively than through traditional ad-based revenue models.

Kopf’s departure from OnlyFans marks the end of a chapter that significantly shaped her career and finances. While she has yet to reveal specific plans for the future, Kopf remains active on platforms like Twitch and Instagram, suggesting that her focus may shift back to broader social media engagement.

For now, Kopf’s decision to leave OnlyFans highlights both the incredible earning potential of the platform and the complex dynamics that come with such visibility. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, platforms like OnlyFans will likely remain a central part of discussions around the monetization of online content, privacy, and the personal branding of influencers.

Corinna Kpf’s story isn’t unique. There are countless beautiful women like her who make insane amounts of money on Onlyfans. People look at adult performers and think they are making the big bucks, but in reality, it’s the girls you’ve never heard of, like Rachelle Renee, that make the big bucks through Onlyfans. But are they really any different than a traditional porn star? Most people would say yes, but in the end, if two girls both get paid to have sex on camera, what really is this difference?

These OnlyFans girls bring in between $25,000 and $250,000 a month (some even more), and most of them you’ve never heard of. They aren’t on pornhub, and most don’t even have Twitter. These are the Instagram girlies who sometimes also do TikTok, and they are making crazy cash on OnlyFans. Maybe not $67 million like Corinna Kopf, but still more cash per month than many of us make a year.

• You can follow Corinn Kopf on X at @CorinnaKopf.