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Online porn giant OnlyFans raked in $6.6 billion in 2023

OnlyFans had achieved a $6.6 billion in user spend.

• September 7, 2024
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A leading online porn site, OnlyFans, has said it achieved a remarkable $6.6 billion in earnings for 2023, topping its earnings for the previous year.

On Friday, Mattew Ball, an entrepreneur and TV/film/game producer, released data showing the adult entertainment industry’s financial performance for 2023 on his verified X page handle.

The 2023 data showed a significant increase up to 20 per cent, in user spend, creator payouts and revenue, surpassing the 17 per cent increase in 2022.

According to the data, OnlyFans had achieved a $6.6 billion in user spend, a 20 per cent increase from the previous year, paid out $5.3 billion to its creators, also a 20 per cent increase from 2022.

Additionally, the platform achieved a net revenue of $1.3 billion, with a gross profit of $820 million and an operating profit of $650 million, all marking significant growth from the previous year.

Mr ball wrote, “OnlyFans P&L (2019-2023, USD) 2023: $6.6B in user spend, $5.3B paid out to creators, $1.3B in net revenue, $820MM in gross profit, $650MM in operating profit (10% of gross revenue, 50% of net), All figures up ~20% YoY (versus ~17% YoY in 2022).”

The significant revenue surge showed OnlyFans massive user base and engaging content, which together have driven the platform’s impressive financial performance.

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