Cancel GuidesLast updated: June 2026

How to Cancel Patreon (membership) — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Pricing reminder

Tier prices vary by creator — typically $1–$50/month per creator. You may have multiple active memberships.

Cancel on Web (Desktop / Mobile)

  1. 1

    Sign in at patreon.com.

  2. 2

    Click your profile picture (top-right) > Manage memberships (or go to patreon.com/settings/memberships).

  3. 3

    Find the creator you want to cancel and click Edit.

  4. 4

    Click Cancel membership.

  5. 5

    Confirm. You'll keep access to creator-only content until your billing period ends.

Cancel on iPhone (Apple-billed)

  1. 1

    If you subscribed via the Patreon iOS app, open Settings > your name > Subscriptions.

  2. 2

    Tap the specific creator's tier name.

  3. 3

    Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.

Cancel on Android (Google Play-billed)

  1. 1

    Open Google Play > profile > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.

  2. 2

    Tap the Patreon creator's tier > Cancel subscription.

  3. 3

    Confirm.

What happens after cancellation

  • Posts you've already unlocked stay readable in your feed.

  • Patron-only posts published after your cancellation are locked.

  • Discord access tied to the creator's tier is revoked at billing period end.

  • Any physical perks for the upcoming month may or may not ship, depending on the creator's policy.

Will I lose my data, playlists, or history?

Patreon retains your account, payment history, and previously unlocked posts indefinitely. Patron-only content you accessed during the membership remains visible in your feed. Creators see a notification when you cancel; they retain analytics data about your past support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1Will the creator know I cancelled their Patreon?

Creators see overall churn metrics and an anonymized churn dashboard. If you also leave a cancellation reason, that's shared with the creator. Your name appears in their patron list as 'former patron'.

Q2Can I get a refund on a Patreon charge I already paid?

Patreon's refund policy is at the creator's discretion. Most creators allow refunds within the first month if you contact them directly via Patreon Messages. After the month is over, refunds are rare.

Q3How do I cancel all my Patreon memberships at once?

Each membership must be cancelled individually — there's no bulk-cancel option. SubTracker (subtrackers.app) lets you see all your Patreon subscriptions in one place and reminds you before each renewal.

Q4If I cancel before posting day, do I still get the new content?

It depends on the creator's billing model. Most use 'monthly billing' (you pay on the 1st, receive everything published that month). If you cancel mid-month, you still see all content published before your billing period ends.

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