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What is OnlyFans?

The creator platform OnlyFans has changed the adult industry since its inception a decade ago. What started as a tip jar for bloggers has become an extreme moneymaker for some porn performers, making six figures a year or even in a single month. But do you have to post sexually explicit work on OnlyFans? Are you required to message back and forth with strangers? Can you actually make money on the platform? What is OnlyFans, anyway?
We're here to answer your questions.
What is OnlyFans?
OnlyFans was started in 2016 by British entrepreneur Tim Stokely. Its main goal is to help content creators and artists "monetize their content while developing authentic relationships with their fanbase." This basically means the platform was created to let users post content behind a paywall, which fans have to subscribe to for access. Fans can also pay more to message back and forth with creators and "tip" to get content created on demand that's specifically tailored to their interests and tastes.
If you look back at OnlyFans promotional materials from 2016, you'll notice that it was geared towards "safe for work" creators, like bloggers and YouTubers. This changed in 2018, when the majority of its parent company, Fenix International Limited, was sold to Ukrainian-American entrepreneur Leonid Radvinsky. Radvinsky, who died in March 2026 at the age of 43, previously founded the porn site MyFreeCams. OnlyFans pivoted to porn after 2018 (despite any type of creator still allowed on the platform), and it exploded in usage and name recognition during the COVID lockdowns.
While creators don't have to post explicit content on the platform (and in fact, Mashable interviewed a creator who makes six figures from OnlyFans without nudity), it's what the platform is known for at this point. In 2021, OnlyFans announced it would ban explicit content, only to reverse the decision days later due to backlash.
How much money can creators make on it?
It depends on the kind of content you're producing, how much reach you have, and a whole host of other variables, but creators can make anywhere from a few hundred dollars a month to a few thousand. In 2023, the average OnlyFans creator made just $1,300 a year from the platform, but Mashable has interviewed creators who've made millions from it. Last year, current OnlyFans CEO Keily Blair shared that the platform paid out $25 billion to creators since 2016.
But if you think OnlyFans is "easy money," think again. Last year, Mashable interviewed different creators about the work that goes into building a successful OnlyFans, including investing in camera equipment, hiring help, and marketing yourself.
How do you subscribe to creators?
You don't have to be a creator to use the platform — in fact, it's fueled by users who don't post on the platform. In order to subscribe to creators, you simply have to create an OnlyFans account, go to the Home page, and find someone you're interested in following. Check out their subscription tiers, and decide what kind of bundle or offer you're interested in paying for. You can also tip a creator any amount you want, or pay for messages and individualized content with pay-per-view messages that range anywhere from a couple dollars to more than $100, depending on the creator.
And if you have a friend who's started posting on OnlyFans and you want to support them, there are ways to do that, too, from subscribing to their pages to offering emotional support.
This article was originally published in 2021 and updated in 2026.
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See Spotifys most-streamed artists, songs, and albums of the past 20 years

To celebrate 20 years of streaming, Spotify just released lists of the most-streamed artists, albums, songs, podcasts, and audiobooks on the app. Popular artists, rappers, and bands like Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Coldplay appear repeatedly on the "Spotify at 20" lists, with Swift nabbing the title of most-streamed Spotify artist of all time.
In a blog post, Spotify said it was the first time they had ever revealed the all-time top performers on the platform.
While the top artists are mostly what you'd expect, there are a handful of surprises on the lists. Britney Spears appears once, but only in the audiobooks section. And neither Jay-Z nor Beyoncé appears on the lists at all.
You can find the complete "Spotify at 20" lists at the Spotify website, or keep scrolling to see the top results.
Top 20 most-streamed artists on Spotify
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Taylor Swift
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Bad Bunny
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Drake
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The Weeknd
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Ariana Grande
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Ed Sheeran
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Justin Bieber
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Billie Eilish
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Eminem
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Kanye West
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Travis Scott
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BTS
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Post Malone
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Bruno Mars
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J Balvin
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Rihanna
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Coldplay
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Kendrick Lamar
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Future
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Juice WRLD
Most-streamed albums on Spotify
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Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny
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Starboy by The Weeknd
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÷ (Deluxe) by Ed Sheeran
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SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo
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After Hours by The Weeknd
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SOS by SZA
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Hollywood’s Bleeding by Post Malone
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Lover by Taylor Swift
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AM by Arctic Monkeys
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WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? by Billie Eilish
Most-streamed songs on Spotify
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“Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd
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“Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
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“Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood
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“Starboy” by The Weeknd and Daft Punk
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“As It Was” by Harry Styles
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“Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi
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“Sunflower – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” by Post Malone and Swae Lee
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“One Dance” by Drake, Wizkid, and Kyla
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“Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
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“STAY (with Justin Bieber)” by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber
Most-streamed podcasts on Spotify
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The Joe Rogan Experience
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Gemischtes Hack
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Crime Junkie
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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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Last Podcast On The Left
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The Daily
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Fest & Flauschig
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Morbid
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My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
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Relatos de la Noche
Most-streamed audiobooks in Premium on Spotify
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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
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The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
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I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
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A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
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Lights Out by Ted Koppel
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A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
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The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
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Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
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Samsung is selling refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 phones for more than new ones

The good news is that Samsung is now selling cheaper versions of last year's foldables. The bad news is that "cheaper" is relative.
The Korean tech giant announced on Wednesday that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, two phones we at Mashable really liked a year ago, are now available in refurbished form via the company's "Re-Newed" program. You can check out refurbished Fold and Flip phones on Samsung's websites, with the former starting at $1,699 and the latter at $939. In a vacuum, if you go by the phones' suggested retail prices, those are discounts of $300 and $160, respectively.
The only problem, as 9to5Google pointed out, is that you can currently get a brand-new Galaxy Z Fold 7 on Samsung's website for $1,599, which is less than the refurbished model with the same specs. The same goes for the brand new Flip 7, which Samsung is selling for $899, a slight discount from the refurbished model. Of course, the discounted prices of the new phones could just be temporary, while the refurbished prices might stay the same over time, but it still feels a little bit backward that the new phone costs less than the refurbished one right now.
That said, either way, you're getting a deal compared to the devices' launch prices. And, for what it's worth, both phones are very good foldable devices. If you want one, this might be the time to get one.
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The Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for half off — save $750

SAVE $750: The Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $749, down from the list price of $1,499. That's a 50% discount.
Summer is on its way, and with it come two scenarios where we tend to go off-grid — while camping and during the much less fun summer storms. In both cases, it's no one's idea of a great time to have a phone run out of batteries or have zero lighting. Instead of dealing with the inconvenience, upgrade to a portable power station. There's a great model from Anker on sale today.
As of April 23, the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 is on sale for $749 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $1,499. That's a massive 50% discount that takes $750 off the normal price.
We have plenty of options when it comes to choosing a portable power station these days, but if you're looking for something in the 2,000-Wh range, the Solix C2000 Gen 2 could be your best bet. It focuses on quick recharging, taking under 60 minutes to reach 100 percent. Since it's a higher-powered unit, you can expect a continuous output of 2,400W with a peak surge of 4,000W.
In real-life terms, Anker says the Solix C2000 Gen 2 can keep a refrigerator running for as long as 32 hours or keep the WiFi router on for 105 hours. Of course, you could also power the TV, espresso machine, a blender, a CPAP machine, or a garage chest freezer.
Despite its powerful performance, the Solix C2000 Gen 2 is surprisingly small. It measures about 18 inches long and 10 inches in both height and depth. The weight clocks in at about 41 pounds, which is made easier to carry around thanks to the stable side handles.
Regularly $2,999, the Jackery HomePower 3000 power station is over $1,000 off if you act fast
In addition to recharging with standard wall AC power, you can use your car's alternator, a car cigarette port, a gas generator, or solar panels. With 800W of solar input, the C2000 Gen 2 will get a full charge in about three hours.
Before the summer storms roll in or you take off on a camping trip, make the upgrade to the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2. It's on sale at Amazon for 50% off, which saves shoppers a whopping $750.
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