Kickstarter Release Notes

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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 and remits VAT on your behalf, or manage VAT collection outside of Kickstarter using your own system...

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    Send Digital Rewards
    Pledge Manager
    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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    ShipStation Integration
    Pledge Manager
    Fulfillment & Distribution
    Focus Feature
    Sync with ShipStation
    We’ve launched a direct integration with ShipStation, making it easier to manage fulfillment without the manual work.
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    Add Free Items to Orders
    Community Engagement
    Add Free Items to Orders
    You can now add free items directly to backer orders in the Pledge Manager - one of the most requested updates from creators. This makes it ...
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    Granular Collaborator Permissions: Analytics
    Collaborators
    Granular Collaborator Permissions: Analytics
    Creators can now grant collaborators access to project analytics with greater control over what information is shared. With a new Analytics ...
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