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.
Managing more than one subscription?
If you're cancelling more than just Patreon, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.
Managing more than one subscription?
If you're cancelling more than just Patreon, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.
Managing more than one subscription?
If you're cancelling more than just Patreon, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.
Cancel Your Patreon Subscription
These steps work for most Patreon users. Your exact process depends on how you originally subscribed to creators.
Cancel Your Patreon Subscription
These steps work for most Patreon users. Your exact process depends on how you originally subscribed to creators.
Cancel Your Patreon Subscription
These steps work for most Patreon users. Your exact process depends on how you originally subscribed to creators.
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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.
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Go to your account settings
Click your profile picture in the top right corner, then select Settings from the dropdown menu.
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Navigate to memberships
In the left sidebar, click on Memberships to see all the creators you're currently supporting.
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Cancel individual subscriptions
Find the creator you want to stop supporting and click Edit next to their name. Then select Edit or Cancel Membership.
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Confirm cancellation
Click Cancel Membership and confirm your choice. You'll continue to have access until your current billing period ends.
That's one. Got more to cancel?
Use our tool to bulk cancel everything else you don't need.
That's one. Got more to cancel?
Use our tool to bulk cancel everything else you don't need.
That's one. Got more to cancel?
Use our tool to bulk cancel everything else you don't need.
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.
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.
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
App store billing is separate
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
App store billing is separate
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
App store billing is separate
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
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
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel
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
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel
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
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel
If you can't cancel directly
Don't see a cancel option? Your subscription might be billed through one of these providers instead.
If you can't cancel directly
Don't see a cancel option? Your subscription might be billed through one of these providers instead.
If you can't cancel directly
Don't see a cancel option? Your subscription might be billed through one of these providers instead.
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
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
Email Support For Cancellation
You can contact Patreon support via email if you're unable to cancel through your account.
support@patreon.com
Email Support For Cancellation
You can contact Patreon support via email if you're unable to cancel through your account.
support@patreon.com
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:
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:
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
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:
Email Support For Cancellation
You can contact Patreon support via email if you're unable to cancel through your account.
support@patreon.com
Other options
If you're cancelling due to cost, you might be able to reduce your pledge amount instead of cancelling completely.
Other options
If you're cancelling due to cost, you might be able to reduce your pledge amount instead of cancelling completely.
Other options
If you're cancelling due to cost, you might be able to reduce your pledge amount instead of cancelling completely.
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.
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.
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.
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
Ready for a full subscription cleanup?
Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.
Ready for a full subscription cleanup?
Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.
Ready for a full subscription cleanup?
Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling Patreon
Common questions about cancelling Patreon and what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling Patreon
Common questions about cancelling Patreon and what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling Patreon
Common questions about cancelling Patreon and what to expect.
Will I get a refund if I cancel Patreon?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Patreon?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Patreon?
Can I cancel Patreon from my phone?
Can I cancel Patreon from my phone?
Can I cancel Patreon from my phone?
What happens after I cancel my Patreon membership?
What happens after I cancel my Patreon membership?
What happens after I cancel my Patreon membership?
Why can't I find the cancel button in Patreon?
Why can't I find the cancel button in Patreon?
Why can't I find the cancel button in Patreon?
Does deleting the Patreon app cancel my subscriptions?
Does deleting the Patreon app cancel my subscriptions?
Does deleting the Patreon app cancel my subscriptions?
Can I cancel all my Patreon subscriptions at once?
Can I cancel all my Patreon subscriptions at once?
Can I cancel all my Patreon subscriptions at once?
How do I check if my Patreon subscription is fully cancelled?
How do I check if my Patreon subscription is fully cancelled?
How do I check if my Patreon subscription is fully cancelled?
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About Patreon
Patreon is a membership platform that allows creators to earn recurring revenue from supporters. Fans can subscribe to their favorite creators with monthly pledges in exchange for exclusive content, early access, and community perks.
Why people cancel Patreon
Creator stopped posting regularly
Content quality declined over time
Too many subscriptions to manage
Financial reasons or budget cuts
Found the creator on other platforms
Why people cancel Patreon
Creator stopped posting regularly
Content quality declined over time
Too many subscriptions to manage
Financial reasons or budget cuts
Found the creator on other platforms
Why people cancel Patreon
Creator stopped posting regularly
Content quality declined over time
Too many subscriptions to manage
Financial reasons or budget cuts
Found the creator on other platforms
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