--- title: "Patreon: search popularity and Share of Search worldwide" description: "Patreon is a crowdfunding platform used in New Zealand. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time." canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/brands/patreon" publisher: "Brandwave" --- # Patreon: search popularity and Share of Search worldwide Patreon is a crowdfunding platform used in New Zealand. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time. ## Key facts - **Brand**: Patreon - **Market**: Global - **Measured month**: Aug 2026 - **Share of Search among membership platforms**: 61.8% ## Where the brand sits | Competitive set | Rank | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Membership platforms | 1 | 61.8% | 4.1M | | Video monetisation platforms | 1 | 75.6% | 4.1M | | Creator membership platforms | 1 | 84.8% | 4.1M | | Podcast monetisation platforms | 1 | 96.9% | 4.1M | | Fan subscription platforms | 1 | 97.5% | 4.1M | - [Membership platforms](/demand/global-en/categories/membership-platforms) - [Video monetisation platforms](/demand/global-en/categories/video-monetisation-platforms) - [Creator membership platforms](/demand/global-en/categories/creator-membership-platforms) - [Podcast monetisation platforms](/demand/global-en/categories/podcast-monetisation-platforms) - [Fan subscription platforms](/demand/global-en/categories/fan-subscription-platforms) ## How has branded search demand for Patreon changed worldwide over the last 12 months? - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Patreon worldwide rose from 3.4M to 4.1M. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Patreon’s estimated Share of Search among membership platforms worldwide decreased from 70.2% to 61.8%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Patreon’s estimated Share of Search among membership platforms worldwide peaked at 70.2% in October 2025 and was lowest at 61.5% in July 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Patreon’s estimated Share of Search among video monetisation platforms worldwide increased from 68.3% to 75.6%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Patreon’s estimated Share of Search among video monetisation platforms worldwide peaked at 76% in June 2026 and was lowest at 68.3% in April 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Patreon’s estimated Share of Search among creator membership platforms worldwide peaked at 85.8% in June 2026 and was lowest at 83.2% in April 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Patreon’s estimated Share of Search among podcast monetisation platforms worldwide increased from 95.6% to 96.9%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Patreon’s estimated Share of Search among podcast monetisation platforms worldwide peaked at 97% in June 2026 and was lowest at 95.6% in October 2025. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Patreon’s estimated Share of Search among fan subscription platforms worldwide increased from 96.8% to 97.5%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Patreon’s estimated Share of Search among fan subscription platforms worldwide peaked at 97.9% in June 2026 and was lowest at 92.8% in March 2026. ## How did search popularity change for membership platforms worldwide in August 2026? - Estimated monthly branded searches for Substack worldwide rose 79.4% over 11 measured months, from 1.4M to 2.5M in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Patreon worldwide rose 22.1% over 11 measured months, from 3.4M to 4.1M in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for MemberPress worldwide fell 55.6% over 11 measured months, from 9.9K to 4.4K in August 2026. - 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 Wild Apricot worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K in August 2026. ## How did search popularity change for video monetisation platforms worldwide in August 2026? - In August 2026, Patreon gained estimated Share of Search among video monetisation platforms worldwide, from 71.8% to 75.6%. - In August 2026, Vimeo lost estimated Share of Search among video monetisation platforms worldwide, from 22.6% to 19.6%. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Muvi worldwide rose 49.2% over 11 measured months, from 90.5K to 135K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Kajabi worldwide fell 18.5% over 11 measured months, from 142K to 116K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Uscreen worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K in August 2026. ## How did search popularity change for creator membership platforms worldwide in August 2026? - 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. ## How did search popularity change for podcast monetisation platforms worldwide in August 2026? - Estimated monthly branded searches for Supporting Cast worldwide rose 176.9% over 11 measured months, from 1.3K to 3.6K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Patreon worldwide rose 22.1% over 11 measured months, from 3.4M to 4.1M in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Supercast worldwide fell 18.5% over 11 measured months, from 8.1K to 6.6K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Acast worldwide fell 18.1% over 11 measured months, from 33.1K to 27.1K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for RedCircle worldwide fell 17.9% over 11 measured months, from 111K to 91.6K in August 2026. ## How did search popularity change for fan subscription platforms worldwide in August 2026? - In August 2026, Patreon gained estimated Share of Search among fan subscription platforms worldwide, from 97% to 97.5%. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Fourthwall worldwide rose 22.3% over 11 measured months, from 74K to 90.5K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Throne worldwide fell 66.9% over 11 measured months, from 34.7K to 11.5K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Memberful worldwide fell 45.8% over 11 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.3K in August 2026. ## Historical estimated branded-search demand | Month | Competitive set | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Oct 2025 | Membership platforms | 3.4M | 70.2% | 1 | | Nov 2025 | Membership platforms | 3.4M | 70.1% | 1 | | Dec 2025 | Membership platforms | 3.4M | 66% | 1 | | Jan 2026 | Membership platforms | 4.1M | 65.9% | 1 | | Feb 2026 | Membership platforms | 3.4M | 65.5% | 1 | | Mar 2026 | Membership platforms | 4.1M | 66.1% | 1 | | Apr 2026 | Membership platforms | 3.4M | 61.8% | 1 | | May 2026 | Membership platforms | 4.1M | 66.6% | 1 | | Jun 2026 | Membership platforms | 4.1M | 66.2% | 1 | | Jul 2026 | Membership platforms | 3.4M | 61.5% | 1 | | Aug 2026 | Membership platforms | 4.1M | 61.8% | 1 | | Sep 2026 | Membership platforms | — | — | — | | Oct 2025 | Video monetisation platforms | 3.4M | 68.3% | 1 | | Nov 2025 | Video monetisation platforms | 3.4M | 68.5% | 1 | | Dec 2025 | Video monetisation platforms | 3.4M | 68.5% | 1 | | Jan 2026 | Video monetisation platforms | 4.1M | 72.2% | 1 | | Feb 2026 | Video monetisation platforms | 3.4M | 68.4% | 1 | | Mar 2026 | Video monetisation platforms | 4.1M | 69.1% | 1 | | Apr 2026 | Video monetisation platforms | 3.4M | 68.3% | 1 | | May 2026 | Video monetisation platforms | 4.1M | 72.1% | 1 | | Jun 2026 | Video monetisation platforms | 4.1M | 76% | 1 | | Jul 2026 | Video monetisation platforms | 3.4M | 71.8% | 1 | | Aug 2026 | Video monetisation platforms | 4.1M | 75.6% | 1 | | Sep 2026 | Video monetisation platforms | — | — | — | | Oct 2025 | Creator membership platforms | 3.4M | 85.3% | 1 | | Nov 2025 | Creator membership platforms | 3.4M | 85.3% | 1 | | Dec 2025 | Creator membership platforms | 3.4M | 85.4% | 1 | | Jan 2026 | Creator membership platforms | 4.1M | 85.3% | 1 | | Feb 2026 | Creator membership platforms | 3.4M | 85.3% | 1 | | Mar 2026 | Creator membership platforms | 4.1M | 85.3% | 1 | | Apr 2026 | Creator membership platforms | 3.4M | 83.2% | 1 | | May 2026 | Creator membership platforms | 4.1M | 85.4% | 1 | | Jun 2026 | Creator membership platforms | 4.1M | 85.8% | 1 | | Jul 2026 | Creator membership platforms | 3.4M | 83.2% | 1 | | Aug 2026 | Creator membership platforms | 4.1M | 84.8% | 1 | | Sep 2026 | Creator membership platforms | — | — | — | | Oct 2025 | Podcast monetisation platforms | 3.4M | 95.6% | 1 | | Nov 2025 | Podcast monetisation platforms | 3.4M | 96.2% | 1 | | Dec 2025 | Podcast monetisation platforms | 3.4M | 96.4% | 1 | | Jan 2026 | Podcast monetisation platforms | 4.1M | 96.5% | 1 | | Feb 2026 | Podcast monetisation platforms | 3.4M | 95.8% | 1 | | Mar 2026 | Podcast monetisation platforms | 4.1M | 96.4% | 1 | | Apr 2026 | Podcast monetisation platforms | 3.4M | 95.8% | 1 | | May 2026 | Podcast monetisation platforms | 4.1M | 96.5% | 1 | | Jun 2026 | Podcast monetisation platforms | 4.1M | 97% | 1 | | Jul 2026 | Podcast monetisation platforms | 3.4M | 96.5% | 1 | | Aug 2026 | Podcast monetisation platforms | 4.1M | 96.9% | 1 | | Sep 2026 | Podcast monetisation platforms | — | — | — | | Oct 2025 | Fan subscription platforms | 3.4M | 96.8% | 1 | | Nov 2025 | Fan subscription platforms | 3.4M | 97.3% | 1 | | Dec 2025 | Fan subscription platforms | 3.4M | 97.3% | 1 | | Jan 2026 | Fan subscription platforms | 4.1M | 97.4% | 1 | | Feb 2026 | Fan subscription platforms | 3.4M | 97% | 1 | | Mar 2026 | Fan subscription platforms | 4.1M | 92.8% | 1 | | Apr 2026 | Fan subscription platforms | 3.4M | 97% | 1 | | May 2026 | Fan subscription platforms | 4.1M | 97% | 1 | | Jun 2026 | Fan subscription platforms | 4.1M | 97.9% | 1 | | Jul 2026 | Fan subscription platforms | 3.4M | 97% | 1 | | Aug 2026 | Fan subscription platforms | 4.1M | 97.5% | 1 | | Sep 2026 | Fan subscription platforms | — | — | — | ## How is Patreon measured? Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Patreon’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. - “patreon” ## Which membership platforms compete with Patreon? - [Substack](/demand/global-en/brands/substack): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/patreon-vs-substack - [Wild Apricot](/demand/global-en/brands/wild-apricot): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/patreon-vs-wild-apricot - [MemberPress](/demand/global-en/brands/memberpress): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/memberpress-vs-patreon - [Memberful](/demand/global-en/brands/memberful): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/memberful-vs-patreon ## Methodology - [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused. ## Cite this page Brandwave. "Patreon: search popularity and Share of Search worldwide". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/brands/patreon This page is also available as HTML at https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/brands/patreon. Brandwave publishes an index of its Markdown pages at https://gobrandwave.com/llms.txt.