Forward Funds
Kickstarter and Tubi Present: FilmStream Collective
A new initiative helping independent filmmakers get funded – and streamed
Games
Mantic Games Is Teaming Up With Kickstarter—Exclusively Through 2026
A new era of tabletop storytelling begins. Every Mantic crowdfunding campaign—now and through 2026—will live on Kickstarter.
Product Updates
Bringing the Kickstarter Pledge Manager to all creators
A streamlined way to manage post-campaign logistics and offer add-ons and upgrades, without ever leaving the Kickstarter platform.
The Power of a Strong Start: A Q1 2025 Open Call Recap
From the intimate charm of Make 100 to the genre-defying energy of Zine Quest and the cinematic storytelling of Long Story Short, here’s how Kickstarter creators made waves in Q1—and how you can get involved next.
Product Updates
Now Live: The Kickstarter Tariff Manager — A Smarter Way to Handle U.S. Import Fees
Creators can now use the Tariff Manager—our new in-house tool designed to help you offset unexpected U.S. import costs directly within Kickstarter’s Pledge Manager.
Creator Spotlights
Peak Design Raises $13M+ With Their Biggest Kickstarter Ever
For their 14th campaign, the beloved design brand returned to Kickstarter—and walked away with a record-breaking campaign (and millions in funding).
Creator Tips
How to Get Featured on Kickstarter in 2025
Learn how to increase your likelihood of being featured on Kickstarter’s channel and earn a coveted Projects We Love badge.
Understanding & Navigating Tariffs
Shipping & Fulfillment Strategies for Creators Facing Tariff Changes
Delivering rewards just got more complex. Here’s how to manage shipping, tariffs, and fulfillment.
For Backers
A Note to Backers: Your Support Matters Now More Than Ever
As global tariffs shift, your backing helps independent creators adapt and keep innovating—one project at a time.
Micro Game May 2025: Small Games, Big Ideas
Join a growing movement of bite-sized brilliance this May as Kickstarter invites game creators to launch compact, creative, and wildly fun micro games.
For Backers
A Backer’s Guide to Crowdfunding
Everything You Need to Know to Support Creative Projects with Confidence
Creator Tips
Navigating Tariffs and Shipping Costs: Tips for Kickstarter Creators
Recent U.S. Tariff changes are impacting creators, here are some tips, tools, and support to help you move forward.
The Creative Download
The Creative Download: The Trends Shaping Creativity, Innovation & Crowdfunding
The definitive industry report on the trends shaping creativity, innovation and creative crowdfunding—told through the numbers, projects, and people that made 2024 a record-breaking year on Kickstarter.
