OnlyFans (onlyfans.com) is a subscription-based content platform launched in 2016 by British entrepreneur Tim Stokely, designed for creators to monetize exclusive content directly from fans. While it supports diverse genres (fitness, music, cooking, comedy, gaming, etc.), it has become globally synonymous with adult content, especially personalized porn, nude photos/videos, sexting, and custom requests since around 2019–2020. As of 2026, it remains the dominant platform in the creator economy for NSFW material, with millions of active creators and over 300 million registered users worldwide.

Key features include:

• Subscription model: Fans pay monthly fees (typically $4.99–$49.99/month, creators set their own price) to access a creator’s feed of photos, videos, and posts.
• Pay-per-view (PPV): Creators sell individual photos/videos or full-length content (often 10–60+ minutes) for extra fees.
• Tips & custom content: Direct tipping, private messaging for sexting/custom videos, and personalized requests (e.g., specific fetishes, roleplay, dick ratings).
• Live streaming: Real-time interaction with fans, often including private shows or group sessions.
• Mass messaging & vaults: Bulk send paid content or lock older posts behind additional paywalls.
• Referral program: Creators earn bonuses for bringing in new subscribers.

Content ranges from softcore teasing to hardcore professional-grade porn (solo, boy/girl, girl/girl, threesomes, gangbangs, BDSM, etc.), with many creators producing high-quality 4K videos mimicking studio aesthetics (Brazzers/Blacked style) or amateur-style intimate content. Top performers (e.g., Bella Thorne, Amouranth, Riley Reid, Mia Khalifa post-OnlyFans era) earn millions annually, while mid-tier creators make thousands monthly.

The platform takes 20% commission on all earnings (creators keep 80%), with payouts via bank transfer or crypto. It’s mobile-optimized with strong apps, but strict verification (ID + bank details) is required for creators. Age restrictions enforce 18+ only.

Strengths:

• Direct fan-creator connection, high earning potential for attractive/consistent creators.
• Uncensored freedom (no algorithmic restrictions like on Instagram/TikTok).
• Massive traffic (top 50 global sites, billions of monthly visits).

Drawbacks:

• High competition (millions of creators).
• 20% cut + payment processor fees.
• Risk of leaks/piracy (content often ends up on free tubes like WhoresHub, PornTrex).
• Occasional payment holds or account bans for policy violations.

OnlyFans revolutionized adult content by empowering independent performers to bypass traditional studios/porn sites, creating a booming creator economy valued in billions. It’s ideal for fans seeking intimate, exclusive, personalized NSFW content and for creators wanting full control over their brand and income.