eSAFETY GUIDE

Fanbase

13+
Minimum age according to Fanbase
13+ Minimum age according to Fanbase

What is Fanbase?

Fanbase is a social media app similar to TikTok that lets you upload and monetise content including posts, photos, videos, stories and live streams. Fanbase is ad-free, unlike many other content-sharing platforms.

Users can follow creators for free and unlock extra content by paying a monthly subscription. Content creators can set their own monthly subscription price ranging from US$2.99 to US$99.99.

Subscribers can also send creators virtual money called ‘Love’ or ‘Big Love.’ To do this, subscribers buy packs of Love in the app with real money. Creators can then exchange the Love they receive back into real money.

Fanbase has a direct message (DM) feature so people can send private messages to each other. Creators can choose to keep DMs free or use an option called ‘Love on DM’. With this option, fans must spend ‘Love’ to send a message, and the creator sets the cost per message.

Fanbase also has a feature called ‘camps’, which are community groups based on shared interests (such as music, sports or fashion). Anyone can create their own camp by choosing a name, picture and topic, or they can join camps that already exist. Inside a camp, members can take part in live audio conversations, similar to group phone calls, where many people can listen and speak. Some creators may offer special access to their camp for paying subscribers.

Content creators on Fanbase range from DIY enthusiasts to dancers, singers, comedians, podcasters, educators and lifestyle influencers.

Fanbase was initially created by entrepreneur Isaac Hayes as a revenue-generating alternative to TikTok, designed to empower creators – particularly African American creators – to monetise their content. Fanbase is operated out of Atlanta in the US and relies on equity crowdfunding (which means that many everyday people invest small amounts of money, and in return, own a piece of the company).

Website: fanbase.app
Apps: Android app, Apple iOS app

How do people use Fanbase?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use content sharing services like Fanbase.

Fanbase is used for: content creation, encryption, in-app purchasing, live streaming, online chat and video chat, photo/video sharing and screen capture.

How can you report online abuse, ask for content to be removed or block someone?

These links are provided by Fanbase:

  • Block someone
    The FAQ explains how to block someone and notes they will not be notified.
  • Report abuse
    If you still have concerns after blocking someone you can report them to support@fanbase.app.
  • Delete your account
    The FAQ explains how to delete your account.

How can you protect your personal information?

This link is provided by Fanbase:

  • Privacy policy
    Outlines Fanbase's privacy policy including the information they collect and how they use your data.

Key safety links

These links are provided by Fanbase:

Social media changes are coming

From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account.

Find out more at eSafety’s social media age restrictions hub.

About The eSafety Guide

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.