The name OnlyFans is often quickly linked to pornography, although perhaps the more appropriate term would be digital pimp. However, this social platform not only lives on adult content, it is a space in which more and more people trust to offer and consume paid content. Let’s see what it is and how this tool works.
OnlyFans was born in 2016, but it boomed during the pandemic, when many people saw an opportunity to earn money from home on the platform. In 2023, it has 1.5 million content creators and more than 150 million registered users, according to data from the company itself.
The main difference between Onlyfans compared to other platforms such as YouTube or Instagram is that all kinds of content are allowed under subscription, even the most explicit ones. This freedom and the possibility of monetizing videos, photos and audio with texts (the three available formats) have managed to seduce many porn movie stars, as well as amateurs.
But, as we said before, this website has also attracted all kinds of content creators, so from the platform you can access cooking recipes, yoga, fitness or craft classes, beauty tips, art, photos and videos. of models… At the other extreme, a torrent of users willing to pay to access this content has also arrived, thus approaching the creators in a private space where they can exchange direct messages.
OnlyFans is a subscription based social network. Users sell or buy content that appears under a paywall, the price of which ranges from $4.99 to $49 for access. There are creators who charge per month, although they also offer discounts in case of subscribing to their channels for longer periods. Other options available are having to pay for specific content, accept tips or launch campaigns to collect money.
The price is established by the creator who uploads the content. Of the collection obtained by the contents, the creator takes 80% and OnlyFans 20% as a commission. According to the London-based company, more than 100 creators have earned over a million dollars through OnlyFans.
To enter OnlyFans, it is enough to register on the platform with a name, email and a password. Thus, you enter a wall similar to that of Facebook or Twitter, where you can search for the accounts that generate content. Of course, in order to access any publication, including free ones, it is necessary to add the details of a bank card.
The user who pays for specific content will have those videos and photos stored in their account forever. On the other hand, if you pay to follow a paid account, you will only be able to see that content as long as you pay for the subscription.
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