Is Patreon Worth It in 2026? (An Honest Opinion)
Two weeks ago, I was ready to permanently delete my Patreon account. I was completely burnt out on fighting the algorithms, dodge-scrolling around AI slop, and feeling like I was just shouting into a digital void. But right before I hit the button, a massive shift in the Patreon ecosystem changed my entire perspective on where the internet is heading.
In this video, I’m sharing an honest, unscripted look at the new Patreon app setup, my raw experience using it over the last few weeks, and why a brand-new feature called Patreon Quips might actually be the digital neighborhood we’ve all been waiting for.
If you are a creative person who is tired of the algorithmic enshittification of social media, or if you're ready to say goodbye to Instagram and Meta apps just to have a real conversation with your audience, this is for you. I'm breaking down the philosophy of building a true direct-to-fan community over commodity-based hustle culture.
Is Patreon worth it for creators in 2026? Let’s just turn the camera on and talk through it.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Why I Almost Deleted My Patreon (Intro)
0:40 - My History with Social Media
3:14 - My History on Patreon
5:33 - The Enshittification of Social Media (Instagram)
7:07 - What is Patreon Quips? (First Look)
8:32 - Everything Wrong with Instagram
9:43 - Patreon's New Discovery Feed/Patreon as a Safe Space
12:01 - On Being Ignored as a Creator
13:35 - Is Patreon Worth It?
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