I’ve used OnlyFans as a small creator and as a curious subscriber. I posted fitness tips, food plans, and some behind-the-scenes stuff. I also paid to see how the big pages work—what they charge, how they post, and how they sell. So, who made the most? Let me explain what I saw and what makes the money move.
First, how the money works (yep, I learned the hard way)
- OnlyFans takes 20%. Creators keep 80%.
- Money comes from: monthly subs, tips, pay-per-view messages, and paid posts.
- The big cash isn’t just subs. It’s the DMs and paid messages. That surprised me.
If you're curious about the exact dollar ranges real creators see, I broke down how much money you can make on OnlyFans—my real numbers in a separate piece.
One week, I made more from two paid messages than from the entire month of subs. Then I had chargebacks and got mad for a day. You know what? It evens out, but it’s a grind.
So… who made the most?
Here’s the thing: not everyone shares real numbers. Some do. Some don’t. Some wave “receipts.” Here are the real examples that came up over and over while I was on the platform and tracking this stuff.
- Bhad Bhabie (Danielle Bregoli): She posted what looked like receipts in 2022 showing about $52 million gross in her first year. That’s the biggest confirmed number I’ve seen from a creator’s own post. Wild, but it lined up with how fast her page blew up.
- Bella Thorne: Reported $1 million in 24 hours, and about $2 million in the first week. That record got talked about in every creator chat I was in.
- Blac Chyna: Lists online said over $20 million per month at one point. But those numbers got poked at a lot, and later reports said it wasn’t that high. I saw her page being pushed hard during that time, though, so she likely made a ton—just hard to pin down.
- Cardi B: Huge brand, high sub price, mostly behind-the-scenes and promo. Reported to be a top earner, but she didn’t post wild numbers herself.
- Tyga: Often listed in the top group. Heavy content output. Again, lots of reported numbers, not many receipts.
- Iggy Azalea: Joined in 2023 with a big rollout. She said she made millions fast. Didn’t post a full ledger, but the launch was everywhere.
- Mia Khalifa: Often mentioned with high earnings and a steady fan base. She’s talked more about brand and business than raw totals.
If you want my straight answer: the most “proven” pile of money I’ve seen a creator show is Bhad Bhabie’s $52M year. Bella Thorne seems to hold the first-day, first-week splash. The rest? Likely huge, but hazy.
What I saw when I subscribed to the big names
I signed up for a few pages for a month each. I wasn’t there for spicy stuff. I was there to study prices and flow.
- Heavy use of paid messages. Some days, three or four PPVs went out. That’s where the big numbers stack.
- Smart funnels. Teasers on public socials sent fans to subs. Then DMs sold the premium stuff.
- Tiered offers. Paywalls inside paywalls. It sounds odd, but it works.
- Team support. You can feel when a team is handling DMs. Replies come fast, day and night. A solo creator can’t keep that speed.
I tried copying a few tactics (here's the full play-by-play of what actually worked for me), like a weekly bundle message. My tips jumped. Not to the moon, but enough to pay for groceries and my dog’s surprise vet visit.
The good and the not-so-good (from my own page)
What I liked:
- Fast payouts and a clean dashboard
- Sub renewals that hit like a little payday
- Fans who actually care—some sent sweet notes about my meal plan
What bugged me:
- Chargebacks and refunds hurt
- DMs can feel like a full-time job
- You need steady promos on other apps, which can get tiring
- Taxes… yeah, keep every receipt
My simple rank, based on what felt real
- Most money shown with receipts: Bhad Bhabie (~$52M in a year)
- Biggest first-day splash: Bella Thorne (~$1M in 24 hours)
- Likely huge earners, but less clear: Blac Chyna, Cardi B, Tyga, Iggy Azalea, Mia Khalifa
Could someone else have topped these and stayed quiet? Sure. But I can’t call what I didn’t see.
Want to make money there? Here’s my plain advice
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- Don’t chase their numbers. They had fame and teams before they posted once.
- Post on a schedule you can keep. Even two strong posts a week beat a messy daily plan.
- Tap into adult-personals communities. I found that promoting on sites dedicated to meeting like-minded adults helps pull in subscribers who already expect paid content. Listing your profile on JustBang’s Adult Personals puts you in front of an audience actively looking to connect and willing to pay for exclusive interactions. Creators targeting local fans in Northwest Arkansas, for example, can spotlight their page on a Backpage alternative such as Backpage Bentonville, where locals browse adult listings daily and are primed to follow and spend on OnlyFans content they like.
- Price your DMs with care. I made more when I bundled content and kept it simple.
- Be kind in messages. It sounds cheesy, but kindness sells and keeps refunds down.
- Track everything. I used a simple spreadsheet and it saved me during tax time.
- And yes, it’s possible to bank without ever showing your face—here’s how I managed it.
Final word
Who made the most money on OnlyFans? From what I saw up close and what creators shared, Bhad Bhabie has the biggest confirmed haul. Bella Thorne had the fastest start. Others were massive too, but the numbers aren’t as solid.
Me? I didn’t make millions. I made enough to see how the machine works. It’s real work. It’s sales, support, and stamina. And on some days, it’s pretty fun. On other days, well… coffee helps.