Patreon

How to integrate Patreon with Webflow

Membership sites need reliable access control and content monetization without building custom authentication systems from scratch. Patreon handles member management and payment processing while Webflow provides the hosting and content delivery infrastructure.

Connect Patreon and Webflow through automation platforms like Zapier and Make for automated member synchronization, embed Patreon widgets using Code Embed elements, or build custom integrations using the Patreon API.

Important note about Patreon API: Patreon announced that their API is no longer actively maintained. The API endpoints remain functional, but Patreon provides only critical uptime fixes with no new features or ongoing maintenance. For production applications, automation platforms offer more reliable long-term solutions.

The Patreon API documentation covers authentication, endpoints, and implementation patterns.

Connect through automation platforms

Automation platforms sync patron data between Patreon and Webflow without writing code. Zapier, Make, and n8n provide pre-built workflows that trigger when patron status changes and update your Webflow CMS automatically.

Connect both accounts in your automation platform, select triggers from Patreon, and map patron data to Webflow CMS fields. Common triggers include new members, membership updates, and subscription cancellations. Data syncs happen within minutes of patron activity.

Common automation workflows include:

• Add new patrons to Webflow CMS when they subscribe
• Update member status when pledge amounts change
• Remove access when subscriptions end or payments fail
• Send notification emails through Webflow forms integration

This method handles member management automatically and requires no technical implementation. Data syncs are near real-time rather than instant.

Use native embeds and widgets

Patreon provides widget codes that display membership buttons, goal tracking, and patron lists on your site. Copy the widget code from your Patreon dashboard and paste it into a Code Embed element in Webflow. The embed element displays in your site once published but not in the Webflow designer preview.

Position and style the embed element using Webflow's layout tools while the widget maintains its core functionality. Widgets load client-side and require no server configuration.

Build with Webflow and Patreon APIs

The Patreon API provides direct access to patron data and membership status for custom authentication flows and content gating. This method requires external infrastructure because Webflow cannot execute server-side code or receive webhook events directly.

API integration needs OAuth implementation, custom access control logic, and webhook processing infrastructure. Choose this approach when automation platforms cannot meet your specific requirements and you have development resources to maintain custom code.

Authenticate with OAuth

Patreon uses OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication. Register your application on the Clients & API Keys page to receive a Client ID and Client Secret. The OAuth documentation provides complete implementation details.

Your application redirects users to Patreon for authorization at https://www.patreon.com/oauth2/authorize. After user approval, Patreon returns an authorization code. Exchange this code for access and refresh tokens at the token endpoint https://www.patreon.com/api/oauth2/token.

Access tokens expire and require refresh using the provided refresh token. Store tokens securely and implement automatic refresh logic before expiration. Each patron must authorize your application through OAuth before you can access their membership data.

Verify patron membership status

Check patron membership through the identity endpoint /api/oauth2/v2/identity. Include memberships.campaign in the request to receive detailed membership data including patron status, pledge amounts, and tier access.

This endpoint only returns data for patrons who have authorized your application through OAuth. You cannot check arbitrary user memberships without their explicit authorization. Cache results to reduce API calls while maintaining reasonable data freshness.

Compare returned membership data against your content requirements to control access. The API provides detailed tier information that maps to your Webflow content access rules.

Implement webhook notifications

Patreon webhooks send real-time notifications for membership changes including new subscriptions, pledge updates, and cancellations. Configure webhook endpoints to receive these events. Validate webhook signatures using the X-Patreon-Signature header with HMAC-MD5 hashing.

Webhook validation prevents unauthorized requests. Generate an HMAC-MD5 hash of the request body using your webhook secret and compare it to the signature header. Webhook events may arrive out of order, so implement appropriate handling logic.

Process incoming events to update Webflow CMS items, trigger email notifications, or modify access controls. Webhook processing requires external infrastructure because Webflow cannot receive incoming HTTP requests directly.

What you can build

Integrating Patreon with Webflow creates membership sites with automated access control and content monetization.

• Exclusive content libraries: Display premium tutorials, downloads, or templates only to verified Patreon supporters based on membership tier
• Tiered community hubs: Show different content across your site where basic members see standard material while premium patrons access enhanced features and early releases
• Creator portfolios with gated work: Showcase public samples on your main site while restricting full-resolution files and source materials to paying Patreon members
• Educational platforms with member areas: Combine public course marketing pages with protected lesson content where Patreon membership grants automatic access to learning materials