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OnlyFans Surpasses NYT and ChatGPT in Subscription Spending

2/17/2026

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A recent study finds Americans now spend more on OnlyFans than on The New York Times and ChatGPT combined, signaling a shift toward subscriptions.
In 2025, OnlyFans had 378 million users who spent $7.2 billion, with top creators earning up to $43 million annually.
Journalist Ed Elson notes that OnlyFans thrives on loneliness, a trend he regards as more significant than artificial intelligence.

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A recent study finds Americans now spend more on OnlyFans than on The New York Times and ChatGPT combined, signaling a shift toward subscriptions.
In 2025, OnlyFans had 378 million users who spent $7.2 billion, with top creators earning up to $43 million annually.
Journalist Ed Elson notes that OnlyFans thrives on loneliness, a trend he regards as more significant than artificial intelligence.