OnlyPedia
What the name means
“OnlyFans” describes the core idea: a creator’s content is for their paying fans only. It sits behind a paywall rather than on a public feed, and the relationship is direct — fans pay the creator, not an advertiser. When people say someone “has an OnlyFans”, they mean that person sells subscriptions or content on the platform.
How it works, briefly
Creators set a price (free, or $4.99–$49.99 a month) and earn from subscriptions, tips and pay-per-view (PPV) content. OnlyFans takes a 20% fee and pays out the other 80%. Fans create a free account, add a payment card and subscribe to the people they want to follow. For the step-by-step version, read how OnlyFans works.
A short history of OnlyFans
- 2016 — Tim Stokely launches OnlyFans in London as a subscription site for creators of all kinds.
- 2018 — Leonid Radvinsky, founder of the webcam site MyFreeCams, acquires a majority stake (about 75%) in Fenix International, the company that runs it.
- 2020 — Lockdowns drive explosive growth: creators rise from about 0.35 million to 1.6 million and fan spending grows roughly eightfold.
- 2021 — OnlyFans announces a ban on sexually explicit content, then reverses the decision within days after creator backlash. It also launches OFTV, a separate safe-for-work video app.
- 2023 — Keily Blair becomes CEO.
- 2026 — Radvinsky dies in March; control passes to a family trust led by his widow. In May a 16% stake is sold to Architect Capital at a $3.15 billion valuation. See who owns OnlyFans.
What people use it for
Most of the money on OnlyFans comes from adult content, and much of the site is 18+. But the platform is also home to personal trainers, musicians, chefs, cosplayers, gamers and lifestyle creators who sell exclusive content or one-to-one access. Fans use it to follow specific people, message them, tip, and unlock exclusive photos and videos. We cover the full range in what OnlyFans is used for, and you can explore niches in our category directory.
OnlyFans by the numbers
According to Fenix International’s accounts for the year to 30 November 2025, fans paid about $7.8 billion on the platform, creators received about $6.3 billion, and OnlyFans made roughly $1.55 billion in net revenue and $715 million in pre-tax profit — with just 47 employees. There were about 5 million creator accounts, and the company says 5,076 creators have earned more than $1 million since 2016.
OnlyPedia maps a directory of 1 million+ OnlyFans accounts and analyzes a sample of 342,272 active creators in detail: about 31% offer a free subscription and the average paid price is $13.29/month. The full data is in our OnlyFans statistics report.
Is OnlyFans only for adult content?
No, but adult content is what it is known for and where most of the money is. The platform allows explicit content from verified adult creators, and it also hosts non-adult creators who use exactly the same tools. The common thread is the business model: fans pay a creator directly, whatever the content. For platform safety and privacy, see is OnlyFans safe.
Frequently asked questions
What is OnlyFans in simple terms?
A website where creators charge fans a subscription or sell individual posts and messages, and keep 80% of the money. Fans pay to see content that is hidden from the public.
Who created OnlyFans?
Tim Stokely launched OnlyFans in London in 2016. Leonid Radvinsky bought a majority stake in its parent company, Fenix International, in 2018.
Who owns OnlyFans now?
After Leonid Radvinsky died in March 2026, control of Fenix International passed to a family trust led by his widow, Katie Chudnovsky. Architect Capital bought a 16% minority stake in May 2026.
Is OnlyFans only adult content?
No. It is best known for adult content, which generates most of its revenue, but fitness, music, cooking, gaming and lifestyle creators use it too.
How much does OnlyFans cost?
Joining is free; you only pay the creators you choose. Paid subscriptions cost $4.99 to $49.99 a month, averaging about $13.29 among the paid pages OnlyPedia tracks, and many creators are free.
How many people use OnlyFans?
OnlyFans reported about 377.5 million registered fan accounts for FY2024 and about 5 million creator accounts for FY2025. Registered accounts are not the same as active paying users.
Sources
- Variety — OnlyFans valued at $3.15 billion in deal to sell minority stake to Architect Capital (2026)
- Variety — 5,076 OnlyFans creators have earned more than $1 million (2026)
- Bloomberg — OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43 (March 2026)
- Wikipedia — OFTV
OnlyPedia is an independent directory, not affiliated with OnlyFans or Fenix International. Platform rules, fees and limits can change; always check OnlyFans’ own Terms and Help Center for the current version.
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