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Type of site | Crowdfunding donations platform |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Owner | Ko-fi Labs Ltd. [1] |
| Created by | Nigel Pickles |
| URL | https://ko-fi.com/ |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | May 18, 2011 [2] |
| Current status |  Online |
Ko-fi is a crowdfunding platform meant to give monetary support to content creators, act as a stronger positive feedback than a like and serve as a way to thank others in a more fulfilling way.
Ko-fi doesn't process any payments by itself, instead uses services like PayPal and Stripe (company). Also, doesn't charges any commission on transactions made from the site,
History
Ko-fi.com Domain name was registered on May 15, 2011[1] and announced it live on twitter two days later[2]. The website currently states:
Nigel Pickles (Ko-fi's founder) wanted to thank a creator who had helped with a project. All he could do was "Like" the content. It felt impersonal. "If only I could buy them a coffee as a thanks". The idea for Ko-fi was born.[4]
It started as a simple button link generator, where users put a name and a PayPal email address, and donors on usage could put their name and a message. This names and message was then posted on Twitter as a promotional way.
As of July 26, 2019, Ko-fi claims they have raised $15 million in it's 8 years of service.[5]
See also
- Liberapay a similar site focused on project developers and micro transactions. Like Ko-fi, doesn't add charges on transaction.
- Patreon a related site focused on content creators and subscriptions. In contrast to Ko-fi or liberapay, there's a commission.
References
- ^ a b c mxtoolbox.com (2019-07-28). "Whois for ko-fi.com".
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ a b "Ko-fi on Twitter". www.twitter.com. 2011-05-18. Archived from the original on January 10, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Ko-fi.com Traffic, Demographics and Competitors - Alexa". www.alexa.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2019.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Ko-fi". ko-fi.com. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
- ^ Ko-fi.com (2019-07-26). "Here's some exciting news to end the week off on a great note". @kofi_button. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
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