What is the Whop platform?
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The short answer
The Whop platform is an online marketplace where creators sell paid communities, courses, digital files, software, and clipping campaigns. It started in 2021 in New York. Buyers can pay using cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or crypto. Whop takes a small fee plus payment processing on most sales, and sends your money to your bank.
How to set up and sell digital products
First, create your seller account on Whop. Next, create your whop, which is your online space or community. From your dashboard, you can add products to sell. You can upload digital files, build courses, or offer access to private groups.
You can also use apps from the Whop App Store. These apps install right inside your community. They let you add new features for your buyers, such as custom tools or new ways to deliver your content.
Fees and getting paid
Whop charges sellers a small fee plus payment processing for most products. Keep in mind that some apps and categories have different fee rates. If you are not sure about a specific category, check Whop's help center for the current number.
Buyers can pay with a card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or crypto. Whop sends your money directly to your bank account. However, there is a minimum balance you must reach before you can withdraw your funds.
What to watch out for
First, watch out for the withdrawal limit. You cannot take out your money whenever you want if your balance is low. You must meet a set minimum balance first. Check Whop's help center for the current number.
Second, check your fee rates before you start selling. Most products have a fee of a small fee plus payment processing, but apps and certain categories differ. Always confirm the exact rate for your product type ahead of time.
Our recommendation for creators
If you want to build a paid community or sell memberships, the Whop platform is a strong choice. It gives you built-in tools for courses, chats, and content rewards where clippers get paid per thousand views to share your clips.
If you only want to sell simple digital files, extra steps can slow down your customers. In that case, install the MKKT app from the Whop App Store. You upload a file, set a price or make it free, and get a store link buyers can use without a Whop account.