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13+
Minimum age according to Patreon
13+ Minimum age according to Patreon

What is Patreon?

Patreon is an online community and content-sharing platform where creators share videos, podcasts, text, music and other forms of expression. You can join Patreon as a creator and charge a subscription fee to your fans or patrons. You can also sell digital assets such as written content or a podcast episode. 

You can also use Patreon just to consume content. As a patron, you can engage in community chats around the work of your favourite artists, download podcasts for offline listening, access an artist’s curated collections and create a fan profile. 

Patreon content is diverse, and some creators produce explicit content, which means you need to be 18 or older to access the content and verify your age.

Website: patreon.com

Apps: Android app, Apple iOS app

How do people use Patreon?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use online communities and content-sharing platforms such as Patreon.

Patreon is used for: content sharing, in-app purchasing, messaging/online chat, photo/video sharing and screen capture.

How can you report online abuse or ask for content to be removed?

These links are provided by Patreon:

  • Report content that violates community guidelines
    Instructions on how to report content that goes against Patreon’s guidelines, including sexually explicit content (some sexual content is allowed), hate speech and violent and graphic content. 

  • I am being bullied, how can you help?
    A step-by-step guide on what to do if you are being bullied and the actions Patreon will take once you report bullying. 

    How can you protect your personal information?

    This link is provided by Patreon

  • Privacy policy
    The types of information Patreon collects, how it uses your data and who it shares it with. 

    Key safety links

    These links are provided by Patreon:

  • Help centre
    Help and support topics on using Patreon.
  • Community guidelines
    The types of content that are allowed in Patreon, as well as what is expected of online interactions. 

Last updated: 11/09/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.