Noticing something new? If your Patreon app looks different recently, it's likely because a creator you support has joined Patreon's network features. You now have access to a Home feed for discovering new creators, a Memberships feed to keep up with creators you already support, and Quips, short public posts from creators. Nothing changes about your existing memberships or how you access content from the creators you support. If you're also a creator on Patreon, visit our guide on Navigate the Patreon app as a creator.
Patreon is where you can access exclusive podcasts, videos, art, writing, recipes, courses, music, and more from your favorite creators, and build community with both the creators you love and other fans.
To get started, download the latest version of the Patreon app for your device:
The app has a bottom menu with tabs to help you navigate. The sections below explain what each tab does and how to use it.
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When you log in, you'll arrive at the Home screen. This is where you can browse content from the creators you support and discover new ones.
Your feed
The Home screen is split into two tabs:
- Home: A discovery feed showing posts from creators you don't yet follow, alongside creators you already support. Posts from creators you're already a member of are always prioritized
- Memberships: A feed reserved entirely for posts and Quips from creators you're already a member of. Use this tab to keep up with your existing memberships without the discovery mix
Besides the Home and Memberships feed, there's a shortcut in the Home tab that lets fans quickly see a list of the creators they support, so they can jump straight to a creator's page and catch up on their latest posts without scrolling the feed.
Search and discover creators
Tap the Search icon in the top-right corner of the Home screen to search for creators by name or topic and discover new ones. You'll see personalized suggestions based on your past activity, current memberships, and popular categories.
You can swipe left to browse creators within each section or tap the arrows to go through the full list:
- Search: Type a creator's name or topic in the search bar to quickly find what you're looking for or discover something new
- Topics: At the top of the page, you'll see taglines related to your interests. Clicking on them takes you to a page featuring top and trending creators in those topics
- Recently Visited: This section helps you easily return to creators you've recently explored. You can also tap More next to their names to remove them from history
- Creators for you: Find other creators based on your memberships
- Popular this week: Stay updated on what's popular. This section highlights creators who are currently trending in the community
- Explore Topics: Browse through a wide variety of topics and genres. From niche interests to broader categories, this section makes it easy to dive into different types of content that might spark your interest
- New on Patreon: Discover fresh creators who have recently joined the platform. This section showcases up-and-coming talent, giving you a chance to support and follow new creators early in their journey
- Top creators: Based on your past activity, memberships, and browsing behavior, this section suggests creators that align with your interests
If you're not interested in a particular creator, simply tap the three dots
next to their name and select Not interested to remove them from your suggestions.
Members who are 18 years and older can update their settings to view more creators on Patreon, including Adult/18+ creators. To learn more, visit our guide Find creators on Patreon.
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The Library tab is where you can find all content saved or in progress. You can tap the arrows to go through the full list.
The Library is organized into three sections:
- Recently played: Audio and video posts you've been listening to or watching, listed in order of recent activity
- Recently viewed: Posts you've browsed recently
- Saved posts: Posts you've saved for later
Tap the
Settings icon in the top right corner of the Library tab to manage:
- Automatic downloads: When enabled, audio and video posts from creators you're a member of are automatically downloaded to your device for offline listening and viewing
- Delete finished downloads: Removes audio and video posts from your device once you've finished listening to or watching them, helping you manage your storage
- Video download quality: Adjust the quality level for downloaded videos. A lower quality uses less storage space, while a higher quality provides a better viewing experience
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The Chats tab is where you can engage with communities that are part of your membership through group chats or send direct messages to creators.
Group chats
- Tap on the Chat tab in the bottom menu
- You'll see a list of all the chats you have access to as part of your memberships
- If it's your first time joining a creator's community, you'll need to agree to the chat guidelines before joining
- Once you're in, type your message at the bottom of the screen and tap the arrow to send
You can customize how fellow members see you by tapping on your profile image after engaging with a message, then tapping the
Learn more about how community chats work for members.
Direct messages
If you have an active membership with a creator or have purchased one of their products, you can send them a private message.
- Tap on the Chat tab in the bottom menu
- Tap Direct messages to access your conversations
- Tap an existing conversation to reply, or tap the + icon in the top right corner to start a new message thread
If you'd like to message a creator, visit the guide, How do I message a creator?
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To manage your push and email notification preferences, tap the
Notification icon in the top-right corner on the home tab. Once on the Notification screen, select the Settings icon in the top right corner.
The Notifications screen is where you can keep up with new posts, messages, and activity from the creators you support. Tap on a notification to view the post, read comments, or join a chat.
Managing Quips notifications
To turn off notifications for Quips from creators you don't yet follow:
- Tap the Settings icon in the top right corner of the Notification screen
- Tap Notification settings
- Unmark the checkbox for Posts and Quips from creators you might like
To adjust notifications for a specific creator:
- From the same screen, find the creator in the list and tap on their name
- Adjust their notification settings individually using the checkboxes
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Tap the Profile tab in the bottom menu to access your profile and account settings. From here, you can:
Setting Description Edit your profile Tap the three dots button and select Edit profile to update your name, photo, and bio. Learn more about what information you share with fellow community members. Likes View all the posts and Quips you've liked on Patreon. Settings - The email address on your account
- Notification settings: Manage general and creator-specific notifications. Learn more about notification settings
- Advanced settings: Toggle auto-play in queue, automatic downloads, and delete finished downloads
- Full public profile: Toggle on to make your profile public. Learn more about Your public Patreon profile
- Community profile: Toggle on to activate your community profile. Learn more about what information you share with fellow community members
- Memberships: A list of all the creators you're a member of, free and paid
- Patreon's Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy
- Adult/18+ content settings
- Delete account
Purchases View a list of all your purchases. Support Access the Help Center, submit a support request, or check your app version. Log out Sign out of your Patreon account.
Accessing a creator's page in the app
Tap on a creator profile in the Home screen to:
- View and interact with all available posts
- Access creator-curated Collections
- Participate in Chats
- Browse and purchase through the creator's shop
Managing your membership
To manage your membership with a creator:
- Tap on a creator's profile from the Home screen or the shortcut in the top left corner
- Once in the creator's page, tap the three dots button in the upper right corner
- Select Your membership
- Tap Edit membership at the bottom of the screen
From here, you can:
- Change membership: Select a different membership tier or increase your membership amount
- Cancel membership: Cancel your membership with that creator. You may still have access for a period of time after canceling. To learn more, visit What happens when I cancel?
- Edit payment method: Update or add a new payment method. For more details, visit our guide on How do I update my payment information?
If you're a free member, you'll see the option to Upgrade or Leave the membership instead.
More options on a creator's page
Tap the three dots menu in the top right corner of a creator's page to access:
- About: Read the creator's about section
- Share: Share the creator's Patreon
- Your membership: See details about your membership, or upgrade, edit, or cancel
- Gift membership: Gift a creator's paid membership to someone else
- Add to podcast app: Access a unique RSS feed for audio posts if available with your membership. Learn more about how to use your audio RSS
- Block this creator: Blocking a creator means they won't be able to see your comments or messages. Any active membership and future payments will be canceled
- Report: Report a violation of Patreon's Community Guidelines
Use the toggle below to check all the additional actions you can take on a creator's page in the app.
Home The creator's Home tab is your default landing spot when you visit their page. It's a curated view highlighting what matters most, from recent posts to featured collections, livestreams, podcasts, or shop items. Posts The Posts tab shows all of the creator's published posts, ordered by date. Tap on a post to read, watch, or listen, and to view comments. Quips The Quips tab shows all of the creator's Quips. Short, public updates designed for quick engagement. Tap on a Quip to react or leave a comment. Activity The Activity tab shows the creator's recent comments and likes on posts. Use this tab to follow the conversation happening around their content. Collections If you're a member of a creator who has collections, you can tap on the Collections tab to browse through collections of their work or purchase any collections the creator has set for sale. Chats From the Chats tab, you can easily access all chats from that creator that are included in your membership. Shop If the creator has a shop, you'll find their digital products and collections for sale here. Tap the Sort button right below the Shop tab to filter and find what you're looking for. For information about iOS in-app purchase availability in your country, visit our iOS in-app purchases: Country & currency page. Recommendations If the creator has chosen to recommend other creators on Patreon, you'll find them here. Tap on a recommendation to visit their page and subscribe.
Dark mode
Setting your device to dark mode will automatically apply dark mode to the Patreon app on both Android and iOS.
Choose your app icon (iOS)
On the latest version of the Patreon iOS app, you can select a custom app icon. Here's how:
- Tap the Profile tab in the bottom menu
- Tap Settings
- Tap Choose your app icon
- Browse the selection and tap the one you'd like to use