OnlyFans

OnlyFans is a London-based internet content subscription service founded in 2016. It serves as a social media platform where content creators can provide exclusive content to subscribers (fans) for a monthly fee or through one-off tips and pay-per-view features. While it hosts creators from various industries like fitness, cooking, and music, it is most widely recognized for its adult entertainment content, which fueled its rapid growth during the global pandemic.

Technologically, the platform is developed and maintained in the United Kingdom, though its server infrastructure and content delivery networks are distributed globally to serve its international user base. Unlike legacy media brands, it operates primarily as a digital service provider rather than a manufacturer of physical goods. Since its acquisition in 2018, the company has seen massive financial growth, operating under a model where the platform retains 20% of generated revenue while 80% is paid out to creators.