Dribbble has enacted a permanent ban on several designers, including renowned designer Gleb Kuznetsov, amid a policy change aimed at monetization. Kuznetsov's account, with over 210 million followers, was deleted for sharing his contact information with clients, violating the new rules. He expressed his frustration on social media, emphasizing his long-term contributions of 15 years and 12,000 creative works. Other Dribbble users reacted negatively to the bans, while Dribbble claims warnings were issued prior to the final ban. The policy change was announced in March 2025, restricting communication with potential clients.
I brought 100,000+ monthly users. 15 years of work. 12,000+ shots. All instantly deleted, because a client asked for my email. One warning. No appeal.
Dribbble is pivoting to a marketplace and pursuing monetization, which includes banning numerous designers who violate its new rules.
Collection
[
|
...
]