Trending Now - Patreon Reports 33% Revenue Surge for Podcasters in 2025

WHO:

Techmeme - Patreon, a direct-to-fan platform, and its chief operating officer, Paige Fitzgerald.

WHAT:

Techmeme - Patreon reported that revenue generated by podcasters on its platform hit $629 million in 2025, representing a 33% year-over-year increase.

Variety - Podcasts have become the largest content category on Patreon in terms of revenue.

WHEN:

Techmeme - The revenue figures pertain to the year 2025.

Variety - The reported increase in revenue is for the year 2025.

HOW:

Techmeme - The growth in revenue is attributed to the increasing popularity of podcasts on the Patreon platform.

(UPDATED April 8, 2026 17:25 UTC)

Patreon, the direct-to-fan platform led by chief operating officer Paige Fitzgerald, announced that revenue generated by podcasters on its site reached $629 million in 2025, marking a significant 33% increase from the previous year. This surge has made podcasts the largest content category on Patreon in terms of revenue. The impressive growth is largely due to the rising popularity of podcasts among users of the platform.