How popular isPatreon in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 3.4M branded searches for Patreon worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Patreon holds 61.3% estimated Share of Search among crowdfunding platforms worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Patreon61.3%GoFundMe27.4%
Kickstarter10.1%
Indiegogo1.1%
Seedrs0.1%
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Which crowdfunding platforms compete with Patreon?
Share of Search by month for Patreon, GoFundMe, Kickstarter. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Patreon | GoFundMe | Kickstarter | Indiegogo | Seedrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.5% | 26.7% | 12% | 1.6% | 0.22% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.7% | 26.8% | 12% | 1.3% | 0.18% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.6% | 31.5% | 9.5% | 1.3% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.8% | 32.2% | 7.9% | 0.87% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.8% | 31.6% | 9.5% | 1% | 0.14% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.3% | 27.4% | 10.1% | 1.1% | 0.15% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.8% | 31.6% | 9.5% | 1% | 0.14% |
| May 2026 | 61.4% | 27.5% | 10.1% | 0.91% | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 62.7% | 28% | 8.4% | 0.76% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.9% | 31.6% | 9.5% | 0.86% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.7% | 28% | 8.4% | 0.76% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.3% | 27.4% | 10.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.3% | 3.4M | -18.1% | -1.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.4% | 1.5M | -18% | -0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.1% | 550K | 0% | +1.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.1% | 60.5K | +22.2% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.1% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Patreon61.3%
Held 1st. 3.4M estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
2.
27.4%
Held 2nd. 1.5M estimated branded searches, -18% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
10.1%
Held 3rd. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
1.1%
Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
5.
Seedrs0.1%
Held 5th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Patreon and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Patreon
21 comparisons
- Patreon vs Substack
- GoFundMe vs Patreon
- Patreon vs Vimeo
- Ko-fi vs Patreon
- Kickstarter vs Patreon
- Buy Me a Coffee vs Patreon
- Kajabi vs Patreon
- Patreon vs RedCircle
- Fourthwall vs Patreon
- Muvi vs Patreon
- Indiegogo vs Patreon
- Acast vs Patreon
- Circle vs Patreon
- Patreon vs Throne
- Patreon vs Wild Apricot
- Patreon vs Uscreen
- Patreon vs Supercast
- Patreon vs Seedrs
- Patreon vs Supporting Cast
- MemberPress vs Patreon
- Memberful vs Patreon
How has branded search demand for Patreon changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Patreon worldwide held steady at 3.4M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Patreon’s estimated Share of Search among crowdfunding platforms worldwide increased from 59.5% to 61.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Patreon’s estimated Share of Search among crowdfunding platforms worldwide peaked at 62.7% in August 2026 and was lowest at 57.6% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for crowdfunding platforms worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Kickstarter gained estimated Share of Search among crowdfunding platforms worldwide, from 8.4% to 10.1%.
In September 2026, Patreon lost estimated Share of Search among crowdfunding platforms worldwide, from 62.7% to 61.3%.
In September 2026, GoFundMe lost estimated Share of Search among crowdfunding platforms worldwide, from 28% to 27.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Seedrs worldwide fell 55.4% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 5.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Indiegogo worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 60.5K in September 2026.
Where does Patreon compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Membership platforms | 1st of 5 | 59.1% | Show ranking |
| Crowdfunding platforms | 1st of 5 | 61.3% | Shown above |
| Video monetisation platforms | 1st of 5 | 73.1% | Show ranking |
| Creator membership platforms | 1st of 5 | 83.2% | Show ranking |
| Podcast monetisation platforms | 1st of 5 | 96.3% | Show ranking |
| Fan subscription platforms | 1st of 4 | 97% | 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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