Streaming platform known for subscription-based adult content reports $1.4bn revenue and rising usage

The owner of OnlyFans was paid $701m (£523m) in dividends last year as the streaming platform best known for offering adult content readies for a potential multibillion-dollar sale.

The UK-based company, which offers a range of subscription-based content from sex workers and celebrities, reported revenue of $1.4bn in its 2024 financial year, up 9% compared with the year prior, accounts filed at Companies House on Friday show. Pre-tax profit rose 4% to $683.6m.

More people than ever are using the platform, with the total number of creator accounts – which split their proceeds 80:20 with the business – up by 13% to 4.6m. The total number of fan accounts grew by 24% to 377.5m.

Overall, OnlyFans took in $7.2bn from its subscribers in 2024, up from $6.6bn the previous year.