Creator Tipping Platforms Global Market Report 2025

The creator tipping platforms market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.44 billion in 2024 to $2.9 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.8%. Growth during the historic period can be linked to increasing adoption of digital wallets and online payments, the expansion of the creator economy and gig-based work, greater fan willingness to support creators directly, rising consumption of remote entertainment during lockdowns, and broader broadband access coupled with more affordable data.

The creator tipping platforms market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.72 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.5%. Growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing cross-border digital spending by fans, intensifying platform competition to attract and retain creators, rising influencer marketing budgets that boost creator visibility, growing monetization among podcasters, streamers, and short-video creators, and the increasing cultural acceptance of micro-patronage. Key trends expected in the forecast period include technological advancements in digital tipping systems, innovations in virtual gifts and badges, developments in real-time analytics tools, research and progress in secure payment processing, and technological improvements in mobile app integration.

The increasing acceptance of digital wallets is expected to drive the growth of the creator tipping platforms market in the coming years. Digital wallets are software-based payment tools that securely store users’ payment credentials and enable fast, cashless transactions online or in-app. The growing adoption of digital wallets is driven by the widespread use of smartphones and mobile internet, which facilitate convenient, instant, and cashless payments. Creator tipping platforms leverage digital wallets to enable seamless transactions between fans and creators, enhancing payment convenience, reducing friction, and promoting wider adoption of digital payment solutions. For instance, in March 2024, Worldpay LLC, a UK-based payments technology company, reported that digital wallets accounted for $13.9 trillion in transaction value in 2023, half of all online transactions and 30% of consumer spending at point-of-sale (POS). This value is projected to exceed $25 trillion by 2027, representing 49% of all online and POS transactions combined. Therefore, the increasing acceptance of digital wallets is driving the growth of the creator tipping platforms market.

Key companies in the creator tipping platforms market are focusing on advanced solutions, such as crypto stablecoin payments, to enable fast, low-cost, and secure transactions. Crypto stablecoin payments are blockchain-based digital currencies pegged to stable assets such as the U.S. dollar or euro, allowing creators to receive earnings securely and instantly across borders while reducing payment processing risks. For example, in July 2024, Mintstars Ltd., a UK-based technology company, launched MintPay, a creator tipping solution that allows fans to send tips without creating an account. MintPay provides zero fees for creators, chargeback protection, fast payouts, and secure crypto stablecoin payments, shifting minor processing fees to fans and ensuring smooth, low-risk transactions.

In September 2025, Street Wallet (Pty) Ltd, a South Africa-based mobile payment solutions company, acquired Digitip, a digital tipping platform. This acquisition enables Street Wallet to expand its offerings to support cashless tips for informal workers, street vendors, and service providers, enhancing financial inclusion and strengthening its fintech presence in the digital tipping ecosystem.

Major players in the creator tipping platforms market are TikTok Pte. Ltd., OnlyFans, Snap Inc., Patreon Inc., Rumble Inc., Lino Network Inc., Kumu Inc., StreamElements Ltd., Meta Platforms Inc., pixiv Inc., Ko-fi Ltd., Buy Me A Coffee Inc., Tipeee SAS, Liberapay Association, Fansly Inc., Gumroad Inc., SubscribeStar Inc., Streamloots Inc., Tipeee SAS, and Picarto.tv.

North America was the largest region in the creator tipping platforms market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in creator tipping platforms report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the creator tipping platforms market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the media sector, particularly in content production, broadcasting, and digital distribution. Higher duties on imported audiovisual equipment, editing software, and broadcast technology have increased production and operational costs for media companies. Film and television studios face added expenses for sourcing foreign-made cameras, lighting systems, and post-production tools, while news and broadcasting agencies are contending with inflated costs for transmission equipment and satellite services. Moreover, retaliatory tariffs in international markets are restricting the export of U.S.-produced media content, limiting global revenue potential. In response, media organizations are turning to domestic suppliers, expanding digital platforms, and investing in AI-driven content creation to streamline operations and preserve competitiveness in a volatile global trade environment.

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Creator tipping platforms are digital services that allow fans to send direct monetary contributions or tips to content creators as a show of support and appreciation. These platforms enable creators to earn revenue beyond traditional advertising or subscription models. They provide a simple, real-time method for audiences to financially support creators, fostering stronger engagement and more sustainable income streams.

The primary platform types of creator tipping platforms include web-based mobile apps, integrated social media tools, and others. Web-based mobile apps deliver tipping features through browser-accessed sites or online widgets, requiring no installation and functioning on any internet-connected device. Available payment methods include digital wallets, credit or debit cards, cryptocurrencies, and others, while revenue models include transaction fees, subscriptions, advertising, and additional approaches. These platforms serve end users such as individual creators, influencers, artists, streamers, and others.

The creator tipping platforms market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as facilitating direct fan-to-creator payments, processing microtransactions, enabling digital wallet integration, offering real-time notifications for tips, and providing analytics and reporting tools. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The creator tipping platforms market also includes sales of digital tipping software, payment processing tools, micro-donation processing services, virtual gifts, premium emojis, badges, and exclusive content access. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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