How popular isPatreon in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 4.1M branded searches for Patreon worldwide which is up 22.1% over the last 11 months. Patreon holds 76.2% estimated Share of Search among creator membership platforms worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Patreon76.2%
Ko-fi20.5%Buy Me a Coffee3.1%
Circle0.27%
Memberful0.02%
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Which creator membership platforms compete with Patreon?
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 | 76.5% | 20.6% | 2.5% | 0.38% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 76.5% | 20.6% | 2.5% | 0.35% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.6% | 20.6% | 2.5% | 0.29% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 76.5% | 20.6% | 2.5% | 0.33% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 76.5% | 20.6% | 2.5% | 0.36% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 76.5% | 20.6% | 2.5% | 0.31% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 73.2% | 24% | 2.4% | 0.35% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 76.6% | 20.6% | 2.5% | 0.28% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 76.9% | 20.7% | 2.1% | 0.28% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 73.2% | 24% | 2.4% | 0.31% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 76.2% | 20.5% | 3.1% | 0.27% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 76.2% | 4.1M | +22.1% | +2.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.5% | 1.1M | 0% | -3.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.1% | 165K | +50% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.27% | 14.4K | +2.1% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.02% | 1.3K | -18.8% | 0 points |
1.
Patreon76.2%
Held 1st. 4.1M estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
2.
Ko-fi20.5%
Held 2nd. 1.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.6 points.
3.1%
Held 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
4.
Circle0.27%
Held 4th. 14.4K estimated branded searches, +2.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.02%
Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Patreon and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Patreon
17 comparisons
- Patreon vs Substack
- Ko-fi vs Patreon
- Patreon vs Vimeo
- Buy Me a Coffee vs Patreon
- Muvi vs Patreon
- Kajabi vs Patreon
- Patreon vs RedCircle
- Fourthwall vs Patreon
- Acast vs Patreon
- Circle vs Patreon
- Patreon vs Throne
- Patreon vs Wild Apricot
- Patreon vs Uscreen
- Patreon vs Supercast
- MemberPress vs Patreon
- Patreon vs Supporting Cast
- Memberful vs Patreon
How has branded search demand for Patreon changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- 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 creator membership platforms worldwide peaked at 76.9% in June 2026 and was lowest at 73.2% in April 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 73.2% to 76.2%.
In August 2026, Buy Me a Coffee gained estimated Share of Search among creator membership platforms worldwide, from 2.4% to 3.1%.
In August 2026, Ko-fi lost estimated Share of Search among creator membership platforms worldwide, from 24% to 20.5%.
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 Patreon compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Membership platforms | 1st of 5 | 61.8% | Show ranking |
| Video monetisation platforms | 1st of 5 | 75.6% | Show ranking |
| Creator membership platforms | 1st of 5 | 76.2% | Shown above |
| Podcast monetisation platforms | 1st of 5 | 96.9% | Show ranking |
| Fan subscription platforms | 1st of 4 | 97.5% | Show ranking |
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.
1 branded search term
- patreon
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