OnlyFans Growth Statistics
OnlyFans platform growth data. Year-over-year user expansion, creator growth rates, revenue trends, and platform trajectory from 2016-2025.
💰 Key Findings at a Glance
OnlyFans Explosive Growth Journey
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Founded in 2016, OnlyFans experienced meteoric growth especially during 2020-2021. The platform transformed from niche adult platform to mainstream creator economy powerhouse.
Mind-Blowing Stat: OnlyFans added more users in 2020 alone (100M+) than the entire platform had in its first 4 years combined.
User Growth Timeline
OnlyFans growth year by year:
| Year | Total Users | Active Creators | YoY Growth | Revenue (Est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 120K | 2K | - | $2M |
| 2017 | 500K | 8K | +317% | $8M |
| 2018 | 2M | 25K | +300% | $35M |
| 2019 | 8M | 85K | +300% | $180M |
| 2020 | 108M | 1M | +1250% | $2.4B |
| 2021 | 170M | 2.1M | +57% | $4.8B |
| 2022 | 188M | 2.5M | +11% | $5.5B |
| 2023 | 195M | 2.8M | +4% | $5.9B |
| 2024 | 203M | 3.0M | +4% | $6.2B |
| 2025 (YTD) | 210M | 3.2M | +3.4% | $6.5B (projected) |
Growth by Region
Geographic expansion trends:
| Region | 2020 Users | 2025 Users | Growth | Current % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 45M | 88M | +96% | 42% |
| Europe | 32M | 68M | +113% | 32% |
| Latin America | 15M | 38M | +153% | 18% |
| Asia-Pacific | 12M | 14M | +17% | 7% |
| Other | 4M | 2M | -50% | 1% |
What Drove This Growth?
1. COVID-19 Pandemic (2020)
Lockdowns drove massive creator signups (job losses) and subscriber growth (people at home). Platform grew 1250% in single year.
2. Mainstream Celebrity Adoption
Cardi B, Bella Thorne, Tyga joined in 2020, legitimizing platform. Drove 45M+ new user signups from curious fans.
3. Sex Worker Migration
Tumblr ban (2018), SESTA-FOSTA (2018) pushed adult creators to find new platforms. OnlyFans became safe haven.
4. Creator Economy Boom
Shift from traditional employment to creator economy. OnlyFans positioned as "Patreon for adults" attracted non-adult creators too.
5. Payment Processing Success
Unlike competitors, OnlyFans maintained stable payment processing relationships, critical for creator trust and retention.
📋 Methodology & Data Sources
Data Collection Period: 2016 - October 2025
Sample Size: Platform-wide data, public statements, SEC filings
Sources:
- OnlyFans official announcements
- Company financial statements
- Third-party platform analytics
- Industry reports (Bloomberg, Forbes)
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