Patreon vs Wefunder:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Patreon had more branded searches than Wefunder among crowdfunding platforms worldwide. Patreon had about 3.4 million branded searches, while Wefunder had 18,100. Patreon made up 59.8% of all crowdfunding platform searches we track, and Wefunder accounted for 0.32%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about crowdfunding platforms, Wefunder appeared in all five answers and Patreon in three. Wefunder was mentioned before Patreon in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Patreon, about 185 searches for every 1 for Wefunder
Who does AI mention more?
Wefunder, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Wefunder, named ahead of Patreon in every answer
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Top crowdfunding platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Wefunder appeared in all five answers. Patreon was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Wefunder was listed before Patreon in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Kickstarter5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Indiegogo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Wefunder5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
GoFundMe4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kiva4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Patreon3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Republic2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Seedrs0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about crowdfunding platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which crowdfunding platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best crowdfunding platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best crowdfunding platform for a startup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“crowdfunding platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“crowdfunding for startups”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Patreon or Wefunder more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Patreon and Wefunder by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight crowdfunding platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Patreon, Wefunder. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Patreon | GoFundMe | Kickstarter | Kiva | Indiegogo | Wefunder | Seedrs | Republic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.3% | 26.1% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.47% | 0.21% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.5% | 26.2% | 11.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.39% | 0.17% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.5% | 30.9% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.37% | 0.14% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.8% | 31.7% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.31% | 0.17% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.6% | 30.9% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.38% | 0.14% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.2% | 26.9% | 9.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.33% | 0.15% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.4% | 30.8% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.37% | 0.14% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 60.2% | 26.9% | 9.9% | 1.7% | 0.89% | 0.33% | 0.1% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.6% | 27.6% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 0.75% | 0.27% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.5% | 30.9% | 9.3% | 2% | 0.84% | 0.37% | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.4% | 27.5% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 0.74% | 0.27% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.8% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.32% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
How has the Patreon and Wefunder comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Patreon was ahead of Wefunder in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Patreon’s share of searches among crowdfunding platforms worldwide moved from 58.3% to 59.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 3.4M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wefunder’s share of searches among crowdfunding platforms worldwide moved from 0.47% to 0.32%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for crowdfunding platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Patreon lost share of searches among crowdfunding platforms worldwide, from 61.4% to 59.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Wefunder worldwide fell 33.2% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 18.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Patreon’s and Wefunder’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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