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Bandcamp is an online music marketplace where independent artists and labels sell directly to fans. Instead of relying only on streaming payouts, Bandcamp lets creators set prices (including pay-what-you-want), sell digital downloads and physical merch, and get paid quickly after a purchase.
Because Bandcamp is a commerce platform (not just a streaming app), the most meaningful “Bandcamp stats” focus on money paid to artists, revenue share, traffic, and app adoption. Below is a quick answer, followed by a key metrics table and FAQ.
Answer (quick snapshot)
Bandcamp says fans have paid artists and independent labels $1.68B using Bandcamp (with $20.8M paid in the past 30 days). Bandcamp also states artists receive an average of 82% of each sale. On Android, the Bandcamp app has 1M+ downloads.
Bandcamp key metrics
| Metric | Figure | Year / Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total paid to artists & indie labels (live counter) | $1.68B | Bandcamp site accessed 2026 | Bandcamp |
| Paid in the last 30 days (live counter) | $20.8M | Bandcamp policy page accessed 2026 | Bandcamp |
| Average share to artists/labels per sale | 82% (typically paid in 24–48 hours) | Bandcamp site accessed 2026 | Bandcamp (About) |
| Bandcamp Friday payouts (since 2020) | $154M | As of Dec 2025 reporting | Music Business Worldwide |
| Bandcamp Friday payouts (single-year) | $19M | 2025 | Billboard |
| Android app downloads (install range) | 1M+ | Google Play listing | Google Play |
| Android app rating | 3.2★ (31.1K reviews) | Google Play listing accessed 2026 | Google Play |
| Android app last updated | Dec 5, 2025 | Google Play listing | Google Play |
| Website traffic (monthly visitors) | 37 million monthly visitors | 2020 (historical) | Good Times |
| Website traffic (estimated monthly visits) | 13.5M monthly visitors (estimate) | Jan 2026 | Exploding Topics (site analytics) |
| Ownership change | Epic Games acquired Bandcamp | Mar 2022 | Pitchfork |
| Ownership change | Songtradr acquired Bandcamp from Epic | Nov 22, 2023 | Bandcamp Blog |
What is Bandcamp?
Bandcamp is built around direct-to-fan commerce. Artists and labels upload music, customize their pages, and sell downloads, vinyl, CDs, and merch. Fans can stream on the site/app, but the platform’s biggest differentiator is that it’s a storefront + community, not a subscription streaming service.
How Bandcamp pays artists
- Direct sales model: Bandcamp only earns money when a sale happens.
- Artist-first revenue share: Bandcamp says artists/labels receive ~82% on average, typically within 24–48 hours.
- Bandcamp Friday: On select Fridays, Bandcamp waives its revenue share, meaning creators keep more of each sale (payment processor fees may still apply).
Bandcamp Friday dates
Bandcamp publishes the official schedule each year. The Bandcamp Daily page lists upcoming Bandcamp Friday dates and resources for sharing the event.
FAQ
How many users does Bandcamp have?
Bandcamp does not publish a single “active users” number. For audience size, older reporting cited 37M monthly visitors (2020), while third-party web analytics estimates suggest roughly 13.5M monthly visitors (Jan 2026). Treat traffic estimates as directional, because measurement methods vary.
How much has Bandcamp paid artists?
Bandcamp’s live counters state that fans have paid artists and independent labels $1.68B using Bandcamp, including $20.8M in the last 30 days.
What percentage does Bandcamp take?
Bandcamp says artists/labels receive an average of 82% of each sale (the remainder covers Bandcamp’s share and payment processing fees).
How successful is Bandcamp Friday?
Industry reporting says Bandcamp Fridays have generated $154M since 2020, including $19M in 2025 alone.
Who owns Bandcamp now?
Bandcamp was acquired by Epic Games in March 2022 and later acquired by Songtradr (announced Nov 22, 2023).
Sources
- Bandcamp (live payouts counter)
- Bandcamp Fair Trade Music Policy (live payouts + last 30 days)
- Bandcamp About (82% average share, payout timing)
- Music Business Worldwide (Bandcamp Friday totals)
- Billboard (2025 Bandcamp Friday total)
- Google Play (Bandcamp app downloads, rating, update date)
- Pitchfork (Epic Games acquisition, 2022)
- Bandcamp Blog (Songtradr acquisition, 2023)
- Good Times (37M monthly visitors, 2020)
- Exploding Topics site analytics (Jan 2026 estimated visitors)
