Kickstarter Cracks Down on Failed Projects, Boosts Backer Protections
2025-02-11
Kickstarter is implementing several changes to improve backer experience and rebuild community trust. These include notifying backers when projects fail to deliver or violate platform rules, outlining the platform's response (including restricting creators from future projects); increasing transparency by displaying creator track records, collaborators, and past projects; introducing post-campaign add-ons for continued funding; and adding features like payment installments, improved search filters, and a revamped mobile app to easily view all funded projects (successful and unsuccessful). These changes aim to address long-standing issues of scams and project failures, enhancing transparency and building trust.