Kickstarter Release Notes

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    Mobile Video Feed
    Mobile
    Project Discovery

    Mobile Discovery Mode

    Introducing Discovery Mode, a new video-first way to explore projects in the Kickstarter app. Swipe through short videos from creators, get a behind-the-scenes look at what they’re making, and discover projects you might not have found othe...

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    Self Serve Backer Add Ons
    Pledge Manager
    Backer Self-Serve Add-Ons
    If configured by the creator, backers can now make changes to their orders after submitting a Pledge Manager, including purchasing new add-o...
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    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, r...
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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
    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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    Mobile Video Feed
    Mobile Discovery Mode
    26 Aug, 2026
    Self Serve Backer Add Ons
    Backer Self-Serve Add-Ons
    20 Aug, 2026
    New Discover UI
    Smarter Search & Discovery
    29 Jun, 2026