Indie dev GeFei opens up AI video site revenue: $2,553 in 30 days, now trying paid ads
gefei55 · x · 2026-10-02
Indie developer GeFei shared publicly verified revenue for his AI video generation site (AI Video Maker By GeFei): $2,553 over the last 30 days, $209 MRR across 7 active subscriptions, verified via Stripe API on TrustMRR. The product launched in September 2026.
He planned to set up an ad campaign for the site but lost a day to online arguments; with organic traffic now declining, he's moving to paid acquisition. The revenue curve is public on TrustMRR.
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