How does the OnlyFans revenue sharing model compare to others in 2026?

While OnlyFans offers an 80/20 split, our 'Lonely Fans' documentary reveals that after agency fees, chargebacks, and marketing costs, the average creator take-home pay is significantly lower, with 90% of creators earning less than $1,000 per month.

The Dark Side of OnlyFans: 2026 Statistics & Revenue Facts

The Brutal Truth

The Illusion of the 80/20 Split

OnlyFans claims a revenue share where creators keep 80%, but for the 4.19 million creators, the math rarely adds up.

The "Average" creator earns less than $180 per month—barely enough to cover the cost of the equipment and privacy software required to stay safe.

70% of creators are women, many of whom are pushed into increasingly explicit pornography due to a platform algorithm that rewards extreme fetishes over personality.

While fans spent $6.6 billion in 2023, that wealth is concentrated in the hands of the top 0.1%, leaving millions in a cycle of digital exploitation.

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Average OnlyFans Income

On average, OnlyFans creators make about $150 to $180 per month, which adds up to roughly $2,000 a year. However, earnings vary greatly depending on factors like audience size and engagement.

The top 1% of creators earn nearly one-third of all revenue on the platform, while the top 10% take home about 75% of total earnings. At the highest levels, some creators make five to six figures per month, showcasing the platform’s huge earning potential for top performers.

Here are further details about the average income earned by OnlyFans creators:

Top Creators: Only around 300 creators earn over $1 million annually, making them the platform’s highest earners. Additionally, up to 16,000 creators make more than $50,000 per year.
Mid-Tier Creators: These creators typically earn between $1,000 and $10,000 monthly, representing a steady income stream that can supplement or replace traditional employment.
Average Creators: Most creators fall into this category, earning between $100 and $1,000 per month, often catering to niche audiences or using the platform as a side income.

The 2026 Revenue Reality Gap

Revenue Segment	Monthly Take-Home	The Documentary Angle
Top 0.1% (Celebrities)	$1M+	Ep 1: The Phenomenon
Top 1% (Pro Creators)	$20k - $50k	Ep 6: The Chatters
Average Creator	$150 - $180	Ep 3: Looking for Love
Hidden Costs	-40% to Agencies	Ep 7: Fetish & Murder

OnlyFans Gross Site Volume (Gross Revenue/Fan Spendings)

In 2023, fans spent a record $6.6 billion on OnlyFans, up from $5.5 billion in 2022.

This marks an impressive 19% increase in just one year, showcasing significant growth in both creator earnings and fan engagement on the platform.

Looking at the bigger picture, the gross site volume on OnlyFans has experienced extraordinary growth since 2019. Back then, the platform’s gross volume was a mere $0.27 billion. By 2023, that figure skyrocketed to $6.63 billion, reflecting an incredible 2,355% growth over the past five years.

The most significant increase came in 2020, when the platform saw its gross volume surge by $2 billion, jumping from $0.27 billion in 2019 to $2.2 billion in 2020. This rapid growth is primarily attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, which drove a surge in content consumption and prompted many new creators to join OnlyFans as they sought alternative sources of income during global lockdowns.

OnlyFans Creator Statistics

Approximately 70% of OnlyFans creators are women, while 30% are men.

This gender distribution highlights the platform’s dominant appeal to female creators, who make up the majority of its user base.

80% of the revenue of OnlyFans goes to creators.

OnlyFans operates on a creator-friendly revenue model, where 80% of the revenue generated by creators stays with them, while the platform retains a 20% commission. This generous split allows creators to earn a significant portion of their income from subscriptions, tips, and premium content.

In February 2025, OnlyFans received 179,522 requests from users wanting to create accounts.

As of January 2025, the number of submitted creator accounts was 214,312, of which 73,971 were approved.
Of these, about 32% were approved, allowing those creators to start posting content. This highlights the platform’s increasing popularity and selective process for new creators.

In 2023, OnlyFans creators earned approximately $5.35 billion, marking a strong 20% increase from the previous year.

Meanwhile, in 2022, the total earnings for creators amounted to $4.46 billion, up from $3.86 billion in 2021, reflecting a 15% revenue increase year-over-year. This steady growth highlights the platform’s expanding reach and ability to generate higher revenue as it attracts more creators and subscribers.

Here are further details about the amount earned by OnlyFans creators by year:

2023: 5.32 billion
2022: 4.46 billion
2021: 3.86 billion

How Many People Use OnlyFans?

As of February 2025, OnlyFans calculated over 51.47 million accounts. This represented a 22 percent increase compared to the previous year.
In 2023, 305.07 million fan accounts were registered on OnlyFans, marking a 27.73% increase from the 238.85 million fan accounts in 2022.
In just 2023, the platform added 66.22 million new fans, contributing significantly to this rise.
Over five years, from 2019 to 2023, OnlyFans saw a remarkable 2,163% growth in its fan accounts, expanding from only 13.48 million in 2019 to 305.07 million in 2023.

Year	OnlyFans Revenue
2024	$6.6 billion
2023	$1.3 billion
2022	$1.1 billion
2021	$932 million
2020	$358 million
2019	$49 million

Series 1 Investigation

Beyond the Revenue: Episode Guide

The 2026 data reveals the profit, but "Lonely Fans" reveals the price.

Ep 1: The Phenomenon

How OnlyFans exploded - but fame, money, and power come with obsession danger, and loss

Ep 2: Simping Ain’t Easy

The men behind the screen. Who they are, what they paid, and why they can't stop.

Ep 3: Looking for Love aka Lonely

Fake personas. Ghosted paywalls. And the economy built on deception.

Ep 4: 500 Miles

When obsession turns deadly. Real crimes, digital footprints, tragic consequences.

Ep 5: No Simp

Addictions, lawsuits, burnout - and the unraveling of a world built on fantasy.

Ep 6: Chatters

When pressure builds, even the strongest can falter.

Ep 7: Fetish & Murder

The Investigation Finale: From feet to feeders to financial domination. A deep dive into desire gone niche.