Kickstarter Release Notes

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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 help creators connect with the right audiences. What's new The following subcategories are now availab...

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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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    Message Your Followers
    Community Engagement
    Focus Feature
    Message Your Followers
    You put time and energy into building a project following, and now you can reach them directly at any stage of your campaign. You can now se...
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    Edit Pledge Manager Settings
    Pledge Manager
    Edit Pledge Manager Settings
    We’ve made one of our most requested updates to the Pledge Manager: you can now edit key settings even after it’s live. This gives you more ...
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    Kickstarter Poll
    Community Engagement
    Focus Feature
    Add Polls to Project Updates
    MARCH 12, 2026 Creators can now add polls directly to project updates, making it easier to gather feedback and engage backers in real time. ...
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