Kickstarter Release Notes

Your go-to destination to learn about the latest Kickstarter features.

    New Discover UI
    Project Discovery

    Smarter Search & Discovery

    Finding projects you care about should be simple. We've updated Kickstarter's search and discovery experience to make it easier to browse, refine results, and find projects that match your interests. Find relevant projects faster We've rede...

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    Lock backer addresses by segment
    Pledge Manager
    Fulfillment & Distribution
    Lock Backer Addresses by Segment
    We’ve added a new way for creators to manage fulfillment in waves: you can now lock backer addresses by segment.
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    Backer Removal
    Community Engagement
    Self-Serve Backer Removal for Live Campaigns
    Creators can now directly remove backers from both live and successful campaigns, without needing to go through a support request.
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    New Games & Publishing Subcategories: TTRPG, STL, and Audiobooks
    Project Discovery
    New Games & Publishing Subcategories: TTRPG, STL, and Audiobooks
    We’ve added new subcategories to Kickstarter’s Discover filters to help backers find projects that match their interests more easily, and he...
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    Edit backer survey responses
    Pledge Manager
    Backer Survey
    Edit Survey Responses After Checkout
    We’re continuing to expand the flexibility of the Pledge Manager to better support complex campaign needs and evolving backer expectations. ...
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    Campaign Story
    Community Engagement
    Link Directly to Sections of Your Project Story
    Creators often want to link backers to a specific part of a project page, like Rewards or Stretch Goals, without scrolling. Now, they can. W...
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    VAT Flexibility in Pledge Manager
    Pledge Manager
    Tax Compliance
    VAT Flexibility in Pledge Manager
    Creators now have more control over how VAT is handled in the Pledge Manager. With this update, you can choose whether Kickstarter collects ...
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    Send Digital Rewards
    Rewards
    Fulfillment & Distribution
    Send Digital Rewards
    You can now upload and distribute digital files directly through Kickstarter—no third-party tools required. With this update, digital reward...
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    Multiple Tracking Numbers
    Fulfillment & Distribution
    Focus Feature
    Add Multiple Tracking Numbers
    Creators can now add multiple tracking numbers to a single backer pledge, making it easier to manage split shipments. Backers see all number...
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    Backer Report Filters
    Community Engagement
    Focus Feature
    Filter Backer Reports
    We’ve added new filtering options to the Backer Report, making it easier for creators to segment their audience and take targeted actions. C...
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