How popular isBuy Me a Coffee in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 165K branded searches for Buy Me a Coffee worldwide which is up 50% over the last 11 months. Buy Me a Coffee holds 3.4% estimated Share of Search among creator membership platforms worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which creator membership platforms compete with Buy Me a Coffee?
Share of Search by month for Patreon, Ko-fi, Buy Me a Coffee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Patreon | Ko-fi | Buy Me a Coffee | Circle | Memberful |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 85.3% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 0.42% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 85.3% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 0.39% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 85.4% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 0.32% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 85.3% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 0.37% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 85.3% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 85.3% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 0.34% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 83.2% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 0.39% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 85.4% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 0.31% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 85.8% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 0.31% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 83.2% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 0.35% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 84.8% | 11.4% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 84.8% | 4.1M | +22.1% | +1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.4% | 550K | 0% | -2.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.4% | 165K | +50% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.3% | 14.4K | +2.1% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.03% | 1.3K | -18.8% | 0 points |
1.
Patreon84.8%
Held 1st. 4.1M estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
2.
Ko-fi11.4%
Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
3.4%
Held 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
4.
Circle0.3%
Held 4th. 14.4K estimated branded searches, +2.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.03%
Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Buy Me a Coffee and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Buy Me a Coffee changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Buy Me a Coffee worldwide rose from 110K to 165K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Buy Me a Coffee’s estimated Share of Search among creator membership platforms worldwide increased from 2.8% to 3.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Buy Me a Coffee’s estimated Share of Search among creator membership platforms worldwide peaked at 3.4% in August 2026 and was lowest at 2.3% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for creator membership platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Patreon gained estimated Share of Search among creator membership platforms worldwide, from 83.2% to 84.8%.
In August 2026, Buy Me a Coffee gained estimated Share of Search among creator membership platforms worldwide, from 2.7% to 3.4%.
In August 2026, Ko-fi lost estimated Share of Search among creator membership platforms worldwide, from 13.7% to 11.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Memberful worldwide fell 45.8% over 11 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.3K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Circle worldwide fell 13.3% over 11 measured months, from 16.6K to 14.4K in August 2026.
Where does Buy Me a Coffee compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creator membership platforms | 3rd of 5 | 3.4% | Shown above |
| Tipping platforms | 4th of 5 | 10.7% | Show ranking |
How is Buy Me a Coffee measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Buy Me a Coffee’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- buy me a coffee
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