Flappy Bird revenue · 2026
How much does Flappy Bird make?
Flappy Bird made ~$50K/day in ads at peak (2014), according to figures self-reported by its maker Dong Nguyen.
Flappy Bird revenue history
Milestones and revenue figures for Flappy Bird that Dong Nguyen has shared publicly, by year. Monthly values are normalised (annual ÷ 12).
- 2013Released Flappy Bird on iOS in May after building it in a few…
- 2014Flappy Bird reportedly ~$50K/day in ads≈ $1.5M/mo
- 2014Pulled Flappy Bird from the stores
- 2024Publicly distanced himself from an unofficial Flappy Bird…
How much does Dong Nguyen make?
Flappy Bird is one of 5 products by Dong Nguyen.
Dong Nguyen has not shared a total revenue figure.
Other products without public revenue: Swing Copters, Flappy Birds Family, Shuriken Block, Super Ball Juggling.
Flappy Bird vs other indie game makers products by revenue
1 indie game makers products report a comparable monthly figure; Flappy Bird's figure can't be converted to a monthly number, so it isn't ranked.
| # | Product | Reported | ≈ / month | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $44K/mo | $44K | monthly |
Also reporting revenue in indie game makers, in a form that can't be ranked monthly: The Witness: $5M+ gross in first week; Braid: $4M+ lifetime by 2014; Full Send: verified on TrustMRR.
More about Flappy Bird and Dong Nguyen
Revenue figures on IndieMakerList are self-reported by makers or taken from their public posts and interviews, and are not independently verified. We never estimate revenue that hasn't been reported; monthly values are only shown where the reported figure can be converted arithmetically (for example ARR ÷ 12).
Flappy Bird revenue FAQ
How much does Flappy Bird make?
Flappy Bird made ~$50K/day in ads at peak (2014), according to figures self-reported by its maker Dong Nguyen.
Is Flappy Bird's revenue verified?
No. The ~$50K/day in ads at peak (2014) figure is self-reported by Dong Nguyen and is not independently verified by IndieMakerList. Flappy Bird does not have a TrustMRR page we know of.
Who owns Flappy Bird?
Flappy Bird was built by Dong Nguyen and launched in 2013. It has since been shut down.