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How to Cancel Patreon (Updated 2026)

Cancelling Patreon depends on whether you're subscribed through the website, mobile app, or a third-party service. This guide covers all the methods to stop your creator subscriptions.

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Patreon Cancellation at a Glance

Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Website
Mobile App
App Store
Time to Cancel
2-3 mins
Instant for direct billing
Where to Cancel
Account Settings
Memberships tab

Most Patreon users are billed directly and can cancel from their account settings. If you subscribed through an app store, you'll need to cancel through Apple or Google instead of your Patreon account.

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Cancel Your Patreon Subscription

These steps work for most Patreon users. Your exact process depends on how you originally subscribed to creators.

01

Log in to your Patreon account

Visit patreon.com and sign in with your email and password. You can also use the mobile app if you prefer.

02

Go to your account settings

Click your profile picture in the top right corner, then select Settings from the dropdown menu.

03

Navigate to memberships

In the left sidebar, click on Memberships to see all the creators you're currently supporting.

04

Cancel individual subscriptions

Find the creator you want to stop supporting and click Edit next to their name. Then select Edit or Cancel Membership.

05

Confirm cancellation

Click Cancel Membership and confirm your choice. You'll continue to have access until your current billing period ends.

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Patreon-specific things to know

Patreon subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.

You keep access until period ends
After cancelling, you'll still have access to the creator's content until your current billing cycle completes.
Cancel before the 1st to avoid charges
Most Patreon subscriptions charge on the 1st of each month. Cancel before then to avoid being charged for the next month.
App store billing is separate
App store subscriptions work differently than direct billing. Check your Apple or Google account if you can't find the cancel option in Patreon.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.

1. Check who's charging you

Look at your bank statement to see if charges come from Patreon directly or through Apple/Google. This determines where you need to cancel.

2. Access continues until billing ends

You won't lose access immediately. Your membership stays active until the end of your current billing period.

3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel

Removing the Patreon app from your phone doesn't stop your subscriptions. You need to actively cancel each creator membership.

Other options

If you're cancelling due to cost, you might be able to reduce your pledge amount instead of cancelling completely.

Lower your pledge amount

Many creators offer multiple tier levels. You can reduce your monthly pledge to a lower tier instead of cancelling completely.

Common tiers include:

  • $1-3 for basic support

  • $5-10 for extra content

  • $15+ for premium perks

Pause your Patreon memberships

Some creators offer the ability to pause your membership temporarily rather than cancelling outright. This preserves your membership benefits when you resume.

If you can't cancel directly

Don't see a cancel option? Your subscription might be billed through one of these providers instead.

Apple App Store

If you subscribed through the iOS app, cancel through your Apple ID subscription settings.

"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions" Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling iPhone Subscriptions:

iPhone Cancel Guide

Google Play Store

If you subscribed through the Android app, cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.

Use the Direct link Below or Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions

Play Store Cancel Link

Email

You can contact Patreon support via email if you're unable to cancel through your account.

support@patreon.com

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Simon Chadwick
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Simon Chadwick
Updated on Jan 21, 2026