Product Updates

Product updates: new video features, Discord integration improvements, and more

Product updates: new video features, Discord integration improvements, and more

Patreon

Check out our breakdown of what’s new this February… and what’s coming up next.

From Patreon Video to subscription billing, here’s what’s new in December

From Patreon Video to subscription billing, here’s what’s new in December

Patreon

Exploring all of our biggest December updates, from Patreon Video to tier highlighting and more.

How we made Patreon bigger, better, and simpler in 2022

How we made Patreon bigger, better, and simpler in 2022

Patreon

Let's take a look back at this year's major improvements, shaped by the feedback we heard from you.

Introducing Patreon Video, a new way for creators to engage with their fans

Introducing Patreon Video, a new way for creators to engage with their fans

Patreon

Patreon Video is the first video product built specifically for creators’ needs and focused directly on the creator-to-fan relationship.

Introducing Patreon Video

Introducing Patreon Video

Patreon

Today we are rolling out early access to Patreon Video for all eligible creators.

Product updates: subscription billing, new audio player, and more

Product updates: subscription billing, new audio player, and more

Patreon

From subscription billing to an upgraded Membership tab, there’s plenty to get excited about this month at Patreon.

Product updates: Navigation, Insights, and more

Product updates: Navigation, Insights, and more

Patreon

Here’s everything we’ve cooked up to make managing your membership and navigating your dashboard as intuitive as possible.

Introducing a redesigned Patreon

Introducing a redesigned Patreon

Patreon

Next week, you’ll see a significant upgrade to your Patreon experience.

From dashboards to autosave: check out what’s new on Patreon

From dashboards to autosave: check out what’s new on Patreon

Patreon

This month, we have a handful of new features we don’t want you to miss.

The first-ever Patreon Creator Census

The first-ever Patreon Creator Census

Patreon

Here are the results from our 2022 Patreon Creator Census.

We Screwed up and We’re Sorry: More Context on the Billing Section of Our Recent Product Update

We Screwed up and We’re Sorry: More Context on the Billing Section of Our Recent Product Update

Patreon

We’re here to say we’re sorry. Sometimes, intent doesn’t match up with impact, and our recent blog post, which was meant to keep you informed about future product updates, didn’t land well–specifically the part about how and when patrons are billed. Join an “Ask Me Anything” with our CEO Jack Conte and members of Patreon’s […]

2020 Year-in-Review, and a Peek Into 2021

2020 Year-in-Review, and a Peek Into 2021

Patreon

[UPDATE] With this blog post, our intention was to give you an early look at future product updates but we ended up causing confusion and frustration. We’re sorry about this, and you can read our response here. 2020 was challenging to say the least. Everyone has had to adapt to new ways of living and […]

A secure new way to share podcast feeds on Patreon, with Acast.

A secure new way to share podcast feeds on Patreon, with Acast.

Patreon

Patreon is taking a big step forward for the podcast community with the launch of our integration with Acast, the world’s biggest podcast company.

Growing Pains

Growing Pains

Patreon

Here's what we're doing to fix the recent performance issues at Patreon.com.

Merch for Membership: A headache-free solution for offering merch to your patrons

Merch for Membership: A headache-free solution for offering merch to your patrons

Patreon

With Patreon’s Merch for Membership, just upload your design and let us take care of the packing, tracking, shipping, and delivery. To learn more about getting high-quality merch to your biggest fans, read on.

Create on Your Terms with Your Community

Create on Your Terms with Your Community

Jack Conte

The best way to fund the creative class is to build a global network, on creator-friendly terms, where exclusive content and community can grow and develop. And we're doing just that.

3 keys to Success with Annual Membership

3 keys to Success with Annual Membership

Brian McFarland

Annual Membership is here! To learn how to offer your patrons 365 days of membership, read on.

Inspiring and empowering you to “make it your own”

Inspiring and empowering you to “make it your own”

Patreon

Now more than ever, it's important for you to have the best membership tools and features. Here's what we've been up to over the last six months so you can make Patreon your own.

Helping you Get and Keep More Patrons, Part 3: Creating Magic for your Newest Patrons

Helping you Get and Keep More Patrons, Part 3: Creating Magic for your Newest Patrons

Patreon

Want to learn more about what we're doing to make Patreon better for your patrons? Check out the final installment of our product series, Helping you Get and Keep More Patrons.

Helping you Get and Keep More Patrons, Part 2: Creator Page Updates, and more!

Helping you Get and Keep More Patrons, Part 2: Creator Page Updates, and more!

Patreon

Last month we kicked off some product improvements with two goals in mind: helping you get more patrons, and making sure the patrons you have are happy and sticking with your membership. Today we're back with updates and tips to help you grow your Patreon.

A New Way to Share Exclusive Video on Patreon with Vimeo

A New Way to Share Exclusive Video on Patreon with Vimeo

Matt St. John

Exclusive video is a powerful way to keep your patrons coming back for more. Introducing Patreon's new Vimeo integration, which makes posting secure video just for your patrons easier than ever.

Announcing image galleries in posts

Announcing image galleries in posts

Matt St. John

Introducing image galleries in Patreon posts. Start sharing multiple images with your patrons today.

Build the membership business that’s right for your patrons with Patreon Pro

Build the membership business that’s right for your patrons with Patreon Pro

Matt St. John

Want to know how Patreon Pro can help you increase the earnings of your membership business? Read on to take a deep dive into Patreon's new creator plan, Patreon Pro.

What can Patreon Premium do for my creative business?

What can Patreon Premium do for my creative business?

Matt St. John

Wondering what our new creator plan Patreon Premium can do for your creative business? Read on to find out.

Wondering about Patreon Lite and how to use it? Read on.

Wondering about Patreon Lite and how to use it? Read on.

Matt St. John

Curious about what's offered in the new creator plan, Patreon Lite? Read on to decide if it's the right choice for your creative business.

New Look, New Navigation

New Look, New Navigation

Ben Domanico

Patreon debuts a lighter, brighter look that features a more accessible design and lays the foundation for future features that let creators customize their pages even more.

Six Ways to Promote Your Patreon Special Offer to Patrons and Fans

Six Ways to Promote Your Patreon Special Offer to Patrons and Fans

Kate Holt

We share 6 great examples of how to promote a Special Offer on Patreon for increased fan engagement.

Boost Your Engagement and Earnings with Special Offers

Boost Your Engagement and Earnings with Special Offers

Kate Holt

Here at Patreon, we’re committed to helping you connect with your super fans and thrive in your creative career. Creators, meet Special Offers, a marketing tool to help you get more patrons.

Special Offer Success That’s Out of This World

Special Offer Success That’s Out of This World

Kate Holt

Astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter shares how Patreon's Special Offer feature helped his community and earnings grow.

Super Busy Singer Finds Success with Special Offers

Super Busy Singer Finds Success with Special Offers

Kate Holt

Singer and songwriter Rebecca Loebe shares how she utilized Patreon's Special Offer feature to gain new patrons.

Artist Turns Authentic Exclusivity Into Special Offer Success

Artist Turns Authentic Exclusivity Into Special Offer Success

Kate Holt

Marshall Short of PrintableHeros explains how he utilizes special offers to offer exclusive benefits to his patrons on Patreon.

Improvements to making posts on Patreon

Improvements to making posts on Patreon

Christine Donaldson

It’s now easier for you to control which patrons see your posts. We also made a bunch of improvements to the mobile posting experience.

5 new features for connecting with your current and potential patrons

5 new features for connecting with your current and potential patrons

Christine Donaldson

The latest Patreon updates make it easier than ever for creators to connect with current and future fans.

Bring your patrons behind the scenes

Bring your patrons behind the scenes

Johnny Winston

Announcing 2 exciting new updates to Lens: Comments and Exclusive Access Since Lens launched earlier this year, creators have used it to show patrons what it’s like to record a YouTube video, a podcast, or a song – to illustrate a comic, write a novel, or construct a set. With short videos that you can […]

Ditch the spreadsheets and go create!

Ditch the spreadsheets and go create!

Christine Donaldson

Now, the benefits you owe to patrons will automatically appear in a digital to-do list so you can easily keep track of all your deliverables. This will help win back the hours you used to spend in spreadsheets so you can get back to creating.

Five new features to help you better connect with your patrons

Five new features to help you better connect with your patrons

Christine Donaldson

Patreon exists to make your life as a creator better. Our latest functionality updates make managing your membership business easier than ever before.

Introducing the App Directory

Introducing the App Directory

Christine Donaldson

Patreon helps creators access the benefits employees in large organizations have access to: professional tools, healthcare, a 401k. We’ve teamed up with an exciting list of partner companies that are also committed to helping creators make a living.

Introducing Lens on Web

Introducing Lens on Web

Johnny Winston

After launching Lens just last month, we’ve already seen creators share tons of incredible content with their patrons. Today, we’re making it even easier for patrons to go behind the scenes with the launch of Lens on web!

Introducing, Lens: A New Way to Bring Patrons Behind The Scenes

Introducing, Lens: A New Way to Bring Patrons Behind The Scenes

Johnny Winston

Every creator has a behind the scenes" process. And patrons love seeing this! That's why we’re launching Lens, a new feature in the Patreon mobile app that allows creators to easily share exclusive, behind-the-scenes content with their patrons."

We messed up. We’re sorry, and we’re not rolling out the fees change.

We messed up. We’re sorry, and we’re not rolling out the fees change.

Jack Conte

On May 7, 2019, we debuted new creator plans. Learn more now. Creators and Patrons, We’ve heard you loud and clear. We’re not going to rollout the changes to our payments system that we announced last week. We still have to fix the problems that those changes addressed, but we’re going to fix them in […]

We’re Updating Patreon’s Fee Structure. Here’s Why.

We’re Updating Patreon’s Fee Structure. Here’s Why.

Patreon

On May 7, 2019, we debuted new creator plans. Learn more now. Important Update 12/13/17 | Please see our most recent update regarding service fees: We messed up. We’re sorry, and we’re not rolling out the fees change. We will not be rolling out the changes as described below. In order to continue our mission of funding […]

Patreon Powers Membership Across the Web

Patreon Powers Membership Across the Web

Tal Raviv

Introducing the new Creator App Directory and Developer Portal! We’re making it easy to connect all of your communities and favorite tools with Patreon so that you can run one streamlined membership business.

Don’t Miss These 7 Creators at VidCon 2017

Don’t Miss These 7 Creators at VidCon 2017

Ellie MacBride

Over the years, VidCon has become the place for creators to learn from the experts, meet others in the industry, and connect with heaps of adoring fans. Don't miss these creators at VidCon 2017.

Meet Patreon Creators At MoCCA’s Creator Alley!

Meet Patreon Creators At MoCCA’s Creator Alley!

Carly Rose

Patreon is joining the 2019 MoCCA festival with two of our creators. Come say hello!

Drink N’ Draw with Portland Indie Game Squad & Patreon at Design Week Portland

Drink N’ Draw with Portland Indie Game Squad & Patreon at Design Week Portland

Carly Rose

We are thrilled to join Portland Design Week with Patreon creator Portland Indie Game Squad for a night of local-made games and art!

Play Indie Games with Danny O’Dwyer at GDC’s The Mix Showcase

Play Indie Games with Danny O’Dwyer at GDC’s The Mix Showcase

Carly Rose

Join us during GDC week at The Mix Showcase, featuring No Clip creator Danny O’Dwyer! At every GDC for the last 6 years, The Mix Showcase celebrates the coolest indie games from around the world. Patreon creator Danny O’Dwyer will be hosting the Twitch livestream from the event sharing selected games. Come meet Danny, the […]

See How Podomatic Can Help You Monetize Your Podcast on Patreon

See How Podomatic Can Help You Monetize Your Podcast on Patreon

Christine Donaldson

Patreon is partnering with Podomatic to help you make waves in the podcasting community, easily monetize your business, and build a network with fans.

Patreon and Discord Have Officially Joined Forces

Patreon and Discord Have Officially Joined Forces

Christine Donaldson

Creators, celebrate; the wait is over! Patreon just leveled up by officially launching our integration with Discord, a free, all-in-one voice and text chat service, loved by gamers, musicians, YouTubers, and podcasters worldwide. Since Discord announced our coming partnership, we’ve see an outpour of excitement that looks a bit like this: Dear all of you […]

Rejoice — You Can Now Organize Your Posts with Tags!

Rejoice — You Can Now Organize Your Posts with Tags!

Taryn Arnold

Until now, organizing your content on Patreon has been a pain point, and your patrons have had to hunt for specific posts in a fury of infinite scrolling. This is no way to share and consume content.   We’ve been listening to all your great feedback and we’ve found a way to help you and your […]