You know you want to support your favorite creators on Patreon, but checking for free Patreon posts is almost as difficult as the reward program itself. If you’ve been on the site for a while, you’ll know that occasionally a new update will roll out, with new features and some brand new content.
How To See Patreon Posts For Free?
1. Follow the Creator on Patreon
Patreon creators are more likely to post new content for free if you follow them on Patreon. Just like Twitter, you can follow creators by clicking on the “Follow” button next to their names.
2. Subscribe to a Creator’s Blog
Patreon posts are more likely to appear in a blog if you subscribe to it. To subscribe, click on the “Subscribe” button next to a creator’s name and then confirm your email address. You will receive an email shortly after confirming your subscription that will contain an RSS feed of all the posts published by this creator.
3. Check Out a Creator’s Posts in Blogs You Read Regularly
You can check out posts from different creators in different blogs that you read regularly, such as magazines or websites. If multiple creators have written about a particular topic, chances are one of them has posted a new post about it recently and you can view it for free as well.
4. Ask the Creator to Share a Post on Twitter or Facebook
Patreon creators are more likely to share new content if you ask them to do so. Just like Twitter, you can ask creators by clicking on the “Share” button next to their names and asking them to share a post on Twitter or Facebook.
5. Follow a Creator’s Social Media Accounts
Social media accounts for Patreon creators are public and can be found in their profile pages. You can follow these accounts by clicking on the “Follow” button next to their names, which will direct you directly to their profile page. The creator’s name will also appear in your “Following” list after following them, so it is easy for you to keep track of all your favorite creators at all times.
6. Subscribe to Your Favourite Blogs with RSS Feeds
There are several websites that allow you to subscribe with RSS feeds for different blogs and websites, including Feedly and Feedbin. This is another way to keep track of new blogs and websites that have content you would like to read.
7. Check Out the Creator’s Posts in Other Blogs You Read Regularly
If you have subscribed to multiple blogs or websites with RSS feeds, you can check out posts from different creators in different blogs that you read regularly, such as magazines or websites. If multiple creators have written about a particular topic, chances are one of them has posted a new post about it recently and you can view it for free as well.
8. Ask a Creator for a Free Post on Twitter or Facebook
Patreon creators are more likely to share new content if you ask them to do so. Just like Twitter, you can ask creators by clicking on the “Share” button next to their names and asking them to share a post on Twitter or Facebook.
If they do not respond within 24 hours, then follow up with another message asking again for the same thing.
9. Follow a Creator’s Social Media Accounts
Social media accounts for Patreon creators are public and can be found on their profile pages. You can follow these accounts by clicking on the “Follow” button next to their names, which will direct you directly to their profile page. The creator’s name will also appear in your “Following” list after following them, so it is easy for you to keep track of all your favorite creators at all times.
10. Check Out the Creator’s Posts in Other Blogs You Read Regularly
If you have subscribed to multiple blogs or websites with RSS feeds, you can check out posts from different creators in different blogs that you read regularly, such as magazines or websites. If multiple creators have written about a particular topic, chances are one of them has posted a new post about it recently and you can view it for free as well.
How To Support Your Favorite Creators On Patreon?
If you want to see patron-only posts, subscribe to the creator’s Patreon account
If you love a creator who has set up a Patreon account, simply click on the button below and fill in your email address and payment information. Once you’ve done this, every month or year when the creator releases new content, you will get an email notification. You can also click on the notification icon that appears on their profile page to see the entire list of patrons. The creator will receive a notification via email as well.
If you have an existing Patreon account, log in to your account & Subscribe/Unlock Patron-Only Posts
If you already have a Patreon account and would like to support creators with patron-only posts, simply log in from your profile page and select ‘Subscribed’ from the drop-down menu on the right-hand side of your page (you can also do this by clicking here). This will display all of your subscriber-only posts.
Email the creator to request patron-only posts
If you would like to receive a notification every time a creator releases patron-only content, you can email the creator directly with your request. Click here for instructions on how to do this. For more information about requesting patron-only posts, see our FAQs: What are Patreon’s terms of use? How do I request Patron-Only Content from my favorite creators?
Subscribe/Unlock Patreon Posts from your RSS Reader or Feedly App
If you have an RSS reader or Feedly app installed (for example, Google Reader), you can view all of your subscribed content by going to your account page and clicking ‘Subscribed’ from the drop-down menu on the right-hand side of your page (you can also do this by clicking here). This will display all of your subscription-only posts. Once subscribed, there is no need to manually visit the creator’s profile page to view patron-only posts.
Subscribe/Unlock Patreon Posts from the Creator’s Profile Page
If you are logged into your creator’s account, you can access their patron-only content by clicking on the ‘Patreon’ tab in the menu bar at the top of their profile page. This will display all of their patron-only content. Once subscribed, there is no need to manually visit the creator’s profile page to view patron-only posts.
Subscribe/Unlock Patreon Posts from Facebook Page / Fanpage Profile Pages
If you are a fan of a creator who has created a Facebook page or a fan page for themselves, you can click on their profile and scroll down to the ‘Patreon’ section on their page (you can also do this by clicking here). This will display all of your subscription-only posts. Once subscribed, there is no need to manually visit the creator’s profile page to view patron-only posts.
Conclusion
While free Patreon posts aren’t easy to find, they are always appreciated. The only way to make money on Patreon is by supporting your favorite creators. If you want to see free Patreon posts, sign up for a Patreon account, become a regular patron of the creators you support, and show your support by sharing their content.