Kickstarter

Yesterday we teased that we had something new coming to Kickstarter and that it was a “secret” 🤫🤐 Well today I’m excited to announce that we’re unveiling two of our most highly requested features designed to give creators greater control over their reward strategy. Secret Rewards and Featured Rewards are now LIVE on Kickstarter 🎉 🔑 Secret Rewards allow creators to offer hidden reward tiers with unique links—perfect for exclusive experiences and VIP backers. 🌟 Featured Rewards lets creators spotlight their most exciting and popular reward tiers, making them stand out front and center. Read more about this update in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eeSZzbAg Oh wait… I have more good news =) - creator education is extremely important to us at Kickstarter and we want to give creators all the resources we can to ensure they are successful. We’re excited to introduce “Learning Lab,” our brand new video resource hub, created in partnership with crowdfunding experts and friends over at LaunchBoom 🚀 💻 With 8 modules and 26 lessons, this free video series is packed with expert advice and pro tips to guide you through every phase of the Kickstarter journey. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/emC5eqJv We’re excited to announce these updates but we have a lot more to come, stay tuned! ✨

Secret and Featured Rewards are LIVE! 🚀⭐️ We always listen to creators and evolve our platform to better serve their needs. One of the most requested updates? More control over how rewards are presented and shared. 🔑 Secret Rewards allow creators to offer hidden reward tiers with unique links—perfect for exclusive experiences and VIP backers. 🌟 Featured Rewards let creators spotlight their most exciting and popular reward tiers so they stand out front and center. Read more about this update in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gZQhXa4y

For creators, Kickstarter is more than just a crowdfunding platform — it's a space where engaged communities thrive. CEO Everette Taylor explains that Kickstarter isn’t like other social networks where algorithms decide who sees your work. Here, every backer gets notified when a new project launches, making it a hub for superfans eager to support niche products and creators. For those bringing ideas to life, that kind of direct connection isn’t just valuable — it’s a game-changer. #RapidResponse #Kickstarter #Entrepreneurship #Innovation This episode is brought to you in partnership with Stripe — empowering businesses around the world to make progress.

Class is in session! 📓 Introducing Learning Lab—our brand new video resource hub, created in partnership with crowdfunding experts LaunchBoom. 🚀 💻 With 8 modules and 26 lessons, this free video series is packed with expert advice and pro tips to guide you through every phase of the Kickstarter journey. Learn more and begin the first lesson: https://lnkd.in/gNKDEuEK

Excited to share some new product features we're launching here at Kickstarter, ones that our community have been wanting for a long time. ✨ ✅ We're (finally) introducing our very own set of Pledge Management tools for creators, helping to simplify logistics and fulfillment after a campaign ends 🧑🏾💻 ✅ Launching a better experience for backers: from easier project discovery to a new flexible payment option with Pledge Over Time (pay over time), we’re making it easier for backers to find and support creative ideas 🎉 ✅ We’re also rolling out new features to foster transparency, accountability, and confidence between backers and creators. We've heard your concerns and we are taking action (emphasis on action)! 🦾 Learn more about all of the exciting updates here: https://lnkd.in/gQF6zgJe

🚀 Big things are coming to Kickstarter in 2025! We've just announced everything you can expect to see from us this year. Not only are we becoming the all-in-one crowdfunding platform creators have been waiting for, but we're also elevating the experience backers have on Kickstarter: ✨ Pledge Management tools ⌚️ Pledge Over Time 🔍 Improved search & discovery 🤝 New trust features We’re making Kickstarter easier to use, more effective, and more rewarding for our community! See the new features that just launched today AND what's ahead: https://bit.ly/3QdecVX

Let’s talk Games 👀 Later this month, we’ll launch the second edition of our Creative Download—a deep dive into trends we saw across Kickstarter in 2024. But we couldn’t wait until then to share some of the exciting stats we’re seeing, especially in Games — one of our biggest categories! Even with more options for creative crowdfunding than ever before, Kickstarter is still # 1: ✅ # 1 largest backer network (23M+ backers) ✅ # 1 for Games overall ($2.63B pledged to Games since 2009) ✅ # 1 for crowdfunding tabletop games — with almost 80% of six-figure+ TTG projects launching on Kickstarter. Tabletop Games continues to be our top subcategory within Games. The number of projects launched and successfully funded has grown consistently, and in 2024, the subcategory saw its highest success rate in our 15-year history — 80%. 😮💨 The proof is in the pudding — the biggest ideas and the most engaged community are right here. 👏 Check out our latest blog post for the full story: https://lnkd.in/dxdN4GkB

The first 2025 edition of Kickstarter Creator News is here! Catch up on last month's top highlights, including: 🚀 How Tovala turned its Kickstarter success into a 9-figure business 🛡️ Our annual celebration of RPG Zines ✨ New product updates 🎤 Highlights from our CES debut Dive in and stay inspired!

Sending a huge congratulations to Looktech and TCF Team (The Crowdfunding Formula) on raising $1 MILLION in pledges with the help of over 4,000 backers. 🎉 With 7 days left to support, learn more about the campaign: https://lnkd.in/gC7ZKM5y

We're excited to celebrate Joanna Fernandez's Kickstarter-funded horror short, “The Things We Keep,” now screening at the 2025 Sundance Institute Film Festival! 👏 ✍️ Learn more about the Kickstarter: https://lnkd.in/gz2eb4Ti 🎞️ Screen the short: https://lnkd.in/e48PME9q