Creator Tips
There are five common mistakes. Here's how you can sidestep each one.
Creator Tips
Where post-campaign timelines actually slip, how to choose a fulfillment model, and what the new international shipping rules mean for your backers.
Newsroom
New research shows how Kickstarter continues to fuel job creation and long-term economic activity across the creative economy.
New research shows how Kickstarter continues to fuel job creation and long-term economic activity across the creative economy.
Long before a game makes it to Kickstarter, playtesting is how you find out if it's ready.
Applications for the fund open today and will be accepted on a rolling basis.
On his first launch, Aaron Smith had the kind of outcome that, for many creators would mark the end of the road. But he took that failure and treated it as a turning point.
Anthea Sharp, author of Kickstarter for Authors, offers tips for building an appealing Kickstarter publishing campaign.
As U.S. Tariff changes continue to impact creators, here are some tips to help you keep going.
Policy
Last week, we released a set of updates to our rules around mature content. It was our first time publishing a set of detailed, specific guidelines for adult-oriented content on Kickstarter. And honestly? We botched it. The rules didn't land the way we intended, and the response from
Creator Spotlights
Russell Nohelty has published sci-fi and fantasy novels, short story collections, self-help books, tarot cards, and more via Kickstarter.
Games
Long before a game makes it to Kickstarter, playtesting is how you find out if it's ready.
Partners
The international marketing agency, Longham, has never approached crowdfunding as a conventional digital marketing service.
Business Strategy & Growth
The data shows it: Blockbuster projects are, in fact, having a positive impact on the smaller projects around them.
Games
Video games on Kickstarter are off to a strong start in 2026.
Partners
Molecula, an agency based between LA, NYC, and the Ukrainian city of Lviv, focuses on clarity, honesty, and respect for the Kickstarter community.
Forward Funds
Applications for the fund open today and will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Partners
After working with 1,000+ founders, Morpho shares what creators often miss when it comes to building and delivering a product.
Our annual romance publishing Open Call returns with a new name: Kiss & Tell.
Product Updates
A new set of product updates designed to give creators more control, streamline fulfillment, and strengthen backer relationships. Plus, a new hub to stay on top of what’s new.
A week-long Steam festival spotlighting games powered by Kickstarter backers.
