Worryingly, allegations of illicit content have been recorded on OnlyFans, including child sexual abuse material and sex trafficking content, such as in a case in 2024 when a man was given five-year jail time for exploiting a 16-year-old girl on the site. The occurrences have prompted calls for content moderation and raised questions about the site’s safety precautions. Despite claiming to be creating “the world’s safest social media site” and working with organizations such as stopNCII.org to eliminate non-consensual content, its critics state that enough is not being done.
The site’s emphasis on adult content further restricts its availability. Banned from prominent app stores such as Apple and Google because of their policies concerning explicit content, OnlyFans makes use of web-based availability, which curtails its audience. An attempt at diversification through OFTV, an off-shoot safe-for-work video-streaming site launched in 2021, has not completely altered its image as an adult content site, keeping mainstream investors away.
OnlyFans has given creators in the adult content industry an autonomous, less risky option compared to conventional platforms. New ownership would likely mean different content policies or pay-out structures that could impact creators’ livelihoods for the future. Content moderation remains a significant challenge; new owners would likely have to spend significant amounts on technology in order to combat illegal content, which could establish new industry standards.
Reports surfaced on May 22, 2025, that Radvinsky is exploring a sale of OnlyFans, valued at approximately $8 billion, with a Los Angeles-based investor group led by Forest Road Company. While other suitors are also in discussions, and no deal is finalized, the sale would mark a pivotal moment for the platform. OnlyFans’s financial success supports its popularity: in 2023, it made $1.31 billion in revenue, up 20% from the previous year, and paid out $6.63 billion to creators, according to Business Insider. Radvinsky himself has profited considerably, earning $472 million in dividends alone in 2023, for a total exceeding $1 billion since 2020.
Some notable personalities involved in this saga are Radvinsky, who is an owner in his own right, and Keily Blair, who became CEO in July 2023, that took over from Amrapali Gan. The discussions for selling off highlight Radvinsky’s possible interest in cashing in on OnlyFans’ meteoric growth, but the site’s notorious image makes attracting buyers difficult.
OnlyFans’ success is tempered by significant hurdles. In March 2025, the UK regulator Ofcom fined Fenix International £1.05 million for providing inaccurate information about its age verification measures, as reported by Ofcom. This fine highlights ongoing concerns about the platform’s ability to prevent underage access to its content.
More troubling are allegations of illegal content. Reuters documented cases of child sexual abuse material and sex trafficking content on OnlyFans, including a 2024 case where a man was sentenced to five years for exploiting a 16-year-old girl on the platform. These incidents have fueled calls for stricter content moderation and raised questions about the platform’s safety measures. OnlyFans claims to be building “the safest social media platform in the world” and partners with organizations like stopNCII.org to combat non-consensual content, but critics argue more needs to be done.
The platform’s adult content focus also limits its accessibility. Excluded from major app stores like Apple and Google due to their policies on explicit material, OnlyFans relies on web-based access, which restricts its reach. Attempts at diversification through OFTV, a work-friendly video-streaming site introduced in 2021, have failed to completely change its image as an adult content destination, scaring off mainstream investors.
The sale also amplifies cultural debates about sex work, digital rights, and platform ethics. Although empowering creators, OnlyFans has been criticized for profiting from explicit content, with some, including U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, calling it a “safe harbor for predators” according to a 2024 Reuters statement. These tensions highlight the delicate balance between financial prosperity and social responsibility.
