Title: Patrons Tips Author: patronstips Published: 31, Xunetu de 2025 Last modified: 3, Abril de 2026 --- Guetar plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/patrons-tips/assets/banner-772x250.jpg?rev=3337224) ![](https://ps.w.org/patrons-tips/assets/icon-256x256.gif?rev=3337224) # Patrons Tips By [patronstips](https://profiles.wordpress.org/patronstips/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/patrons-tips.1.1.1.zip) * [Details](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/patrons-tips/#description) * [Reviews](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/patrons-tips/#reviews) * [Development](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/patrons-tips/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/patrons-tips/) ## Description Patrons Tips is a free **patronage system** for **artists** and **content creators**( like Patreon, Tipeee, Buy Me A Coffee, Ko-Fi, etc.) that settles on your website. It allows your audience to financially support your work! 1. Set up **membership tiers** and define their restricted content. 2. **Customize** and publish your patronage page. 3. Patrons subscribe to **access this exclusive content** and become part of your ** special community**!! Patrons Tips is **fully integrated with WooCommerce** to collect **online payments**. Try this patronage tool live on the [demo website](https://demo.patronstips.com/en/become-my-patron/), or [generate a temporary site](https://tastewp.com/template/patronstips/?redirect=admin.php%3Fpage%3Dpatips_tiers&ni=true) to test the backend! #### Main features **★ Patron tiers** * Create **unlimited** membership levels * Customize your tiers with your own **titles, descriptions, images et prices**. _Think about what could interest your fans to make your reward system: early access, exclusive work, being part of your very special members, being credited on your videos, posts, etc._ **★ One-off and recurring payments with WooCommerce** * Receive unique **one-time** payments using WooCommerce * **Receive automatic monthly recurring payments**, through one of the supported extensions : - [WooCommerce Subscriptions](https://woocommerce.com/products/woocommerce-subscriptions/) by WooCommerce (paid) - [Subscriptions for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/subscriptions-for-woocommerce/) by WP Swings (free) - [Flexible Subscriptions](https://wordpress.org/plugins/flexible-subscriptions/) by WP Desk (free) _Automate a regular income to focus on your core activity and passion._ **★ Content restriction** * Restrict certain content **categories and tags** (posts, medias and products)** to your patrons only** * Define **which patronage level gives access to which content** * Restricted content **is automatically unlocked for one month** as soon as the patron subscribes to an eligible tier **★ Customizable sales page** * A landing page with a **familiar interface** is automatically created * **Customize it** completely by following the recommendations to encourage your patrons to support you **★ Patron area** * A page dedicated to your patrons in order to **manage their patronage** _(integrated to “My account” with WooCommerce)_ * Your patrons can see their **current status**, **patronage history** and a ** list of unlocked rewards** **★ Customize your website with Blocks and Shortcodes** * Display a patron counter, subscription form, patron list, modular post/media/ product lists, image of the month, etc. thanks to the many supplied **blocks** and shortcodes. **★ Translation ready** * **Multilingual support** with WPML and Polylang * Available in English and French. You can also help us [translating Patrons Tips](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/patrons-tips) in your language. **The best inside** * **API for developers** (PHP actions and filters, JS actions). * Support WP privacy tools for exporting and erasing your patrons’ personal data See the full [list of features here](https://patronstips.com/en/features/?utm_source=wp-plugin-page&utm_medium=wordpress&utm_content=readme). #### More features with Patrons Tips Pro **[Patrons Tips Pro](https://patronstips.com/en/downloads/patrons-tips-pro/?utm_source=wp-plugin-page&utm_medium=wordpress&utm_content=readme)** allows you to restrict your content **to patrons of the month of their publication**. If you published a restricted post/image/product in July 2025, then only people who were patrons in July 2025 will be able to see it. **Newcomers will never have the permission to see it**. _This way, you will no longer give access to all the content you have created to the first person who comes along._ This feature **protects your work and increases its value** and is **exclusive to Patrons Tips Pro**, no other patronage system offers it. **Patrons Tips Pro** also includes many features: * Restrict posts, medias and products by tier **to patrons of the month of publication** * **Restrict the availability** of one or more tiers to offer limited premium rewards * Display monthly **stretch goals** (number of patrons or amount of money) to encourage more backers to contribute * Manually **add patrons** from the back office * Manually **manage your patrons’ history**, you can change, revoke and subscribe patrons to any tier, any month * Patrons can choose their **own nickname** which will be displayed in patron lists * Give your patrons annual badges to **reward their loyalty** and make them feel special * Send **automatic reminder emails** when a patronage expires (with WooCommerce) **[Purchase Patrons Tips Pro here](https://patronstips.com/en/downloads/patrons-tips-pro/?utm_source=wp-plugin-page&utm_medium=wordpress&utm_content=readme)**. #### How is Patrons Tips different from crowdfunding platforms such as Patreon or Tipeee? * Patrons Tips is **free**: there are neither fees nor commissions on sales. * Patrons Tips is **independant**: you and your patrons are not locked into a platform and its terms (pricing, features, policies, etc.) for life. * Patrons Tips **settles on your website** : customize your site and its features using WordPress plugins. #### This plugin is perfect for… you ? This sponsorship system was specifically created to meet the needs of **most independant creators**: * **Artists** (painters, cartoonists, photographers, 3D artists…) * **Video makers** (youtubers, streamers…) * **Authors** (reporters, writers, bloggers…) * **Musicians** (composers, singers, instrumentalists…) * **Performers** (humorists, dancers, circus artists…) * **Podcasters** (hosts, interviewers…) * **Cosplayers** (tailors, models…) * **Developers** (video games creators, web developers…) * **Craftspeople** (plush makers, ceramists, jewelers…) * **Advisers** (speakers, experts…) * **Sportspeople** (athletes, coaches…) * and maybe you! If you want to monetize your creative work, then you should give it a try! #### We are listening Patrons Tips is the result of a collaboration between an artist and a developer. We will be happy to provide help and support: * Take a look at our [documentation](https://patronstips.com/en/user-documentation/?utm_source=wp-plugin-page&utm_medium=wordpress&utm_content=readme) * Contact us at contact@patronstips.com (French and English) #### Requirements * **WordPress**: 6.7 or later * **PHP**: 7.0 or later * **MySQL**: 5.7.22 or later (or MariaDB 10.5.4 or later) * **WooCommerce**: 8.8 or later * _Patrons Tips can be used without WooCommerce_ ## Screenshots * [[ * Become a patron to unlocked exclusive content. * [[ * A provided page to make your patronage attractive and get new patrons. * [[ * All your tiers at a glance. * [[ * Create your tiers and fill in a title, image, description and price. These informations are used in the patronage form. * [[ * Associate your tiers with WooCommerce products to get online payments (recommended). * [[ * Patrons Tips supports subscription plugins to earn recurring revenue! * [[ * Restrict content by categories and tags. Includes posts, products and media. * [[ * Only patrons with sufficient tier can see restricted content. * [[ * Restricted posts and products content is replaced with an explanatory message. Content is visible when unlocked. * [[ * All your patrons at a glance. * [[ * Filter and export your patrons if you need to send newsletters with your favorite email tool, send offline rewards, etc. * [[ * Get your patrons details and patronage history. * [[ * Patrons can see and manage their patronage in the patron area. It is integrated in the My account page if used with WooCommerce. * [[ * All unlocked content is gathered in a “Rewards” section. * [[ * Patronage history keeps track of past contributions. * [[ * Use our many Blocks and Shortcodes to display patronage related content anywhere on your website. (1/2) * [[ * Use our many Blocks and Shortcodes to display patronage related content anywhere on your website. (2/2) * [[ * Patron Post List: display a filtered list of posts, products and/or media by categories and restriction. * [[ * (PRO) Restrict content according to month of publication. Only people who were patrons at that time can see it. New patrons won’t be able to unlock it. * [[ * (PRO) Manually add new patrons. Manage their history: change, revoke, subscribe patrons. * [[ * (PRO) Reward loyalty with annual badges displayed in patrons lists. * [[ * (PRO) Additional features: tiers availability, monthly goals, patrons nicknames, email reminder. ## Blocks This plugin provides 7 blocks. * Patron list Display the patron list for the post or the period. * Patron post list Display a list of posts, images or products with patronage restrictions. * Patronage image of the month Display the highlighted media preview for the current period. * Patron status Show the patronage tier(s) currently subscribed. * Number of patrons / Income Display number of patrons and income for the period. * Patron history Show the list of patronage tier(s) subscribed per period. * Patronage form Display a form to add tier products to cart. ## FAQ ### Can I use Patrons Tips on an existing website? Of course! You can restrict old and future content with existing or new tags and categories. And you can also specify a launch date so that your older content won’t be affected. ### I am not a creator, can this plugin still meet my needs? Yes, you can use Patrons Tips as a simple membership plugin. It basically allows you to restrict content and unlock it for subscribers, so you can find another use for it. ### Pricing comparison with other platforms **Patreon**: 10% commission + taxes **Tipeee**: 8% commission **Buy Me a Coffee**: 5% commission **Ko-Fi**: 5% commission _(Last update : July 2025)_ **Patrons Tips**: **completely free** We believe that **everyone should pay the same price for the same service**. This price souldn’t raise based on your success, let alone without any limits, which is why we will never charge commissions on your sales. Earning money is already a huge challenge! **Patrons Tips is completely free** to let everyone get started, and [Patrons Tips Pro](https://patronstips.com/en/downloads/patrons-tips-pro/) is offered at a **one-time, fixed annual fee** for as long as your subscription is active. We want to help other creators make a living. ### Why choose Patrons Tips over Patreon, Tipeee, etc.? **Your patrons want to support you**, not the patronage platform you’re using. Think about it, **what will happen if you are successful?** By choosing one of these online platforms, **you will bring them more than they bring you** (advertising, revenue, members), their fees will soar, you will depend on them, you will no longer be able to leave them, **even if their conditions no longer suit you (prices, features, policy, etc.)**, because it is where your entire community will be. Whereas by using Patrons Tips on your own site, you * Preserve your **independence** and your **ethics** * Maintain **total control** over your costs, your income, and the functioning of your patronage * Keep **your patrons**, your community, and their subscriptions on your side, on your own site * Receive your earnings directly into your own bank accounts (with WooCommerce) * **Customize** your site at your convenience * Add the **features** you need anytime with WordPress plugins * Store all **your data** on your own server ### Is WooCommerce mandatory? No, it’s not. Patrons Tips works on its own: you can build a _free_ or _offline paid_ community of supporters. But we recommend using it as it was first designed to work perfectly with WooCommerce to get financial support. Moreover, you can automatize revenue with a subscription plugin. ### Can I use Patrons Tips as a donation plugin? Sure, you don’t have to offer benefits if you just want a tip system that allow your fans to donate and help you with a financial support. You can use Patrons Tips to make a well-designed page with different price points so that every tipper finds a reasonnable choice. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/11b8c67799c09a56a226e5d9fae017e028da8a1309240351d0cfd4e0fdd86021? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great & free alternative to Patreon, Tipeee, etc.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-free-alternative-to-patreon-tipeee-etc/)󠁿 [karolanebohaer](https://profiles.wordpress.org/karolanebohaer/) 12, Agostu de 2025 I’m a cartoonist and one of the creators of this plugin. I’ve been using a prototype version since 2020 and it helped me have a welcomed source of income. It works perfectly on my website entantquechat.fr and my backers (around 20 per month) are glad I shared exclusives with them (some of them have been backing me from the beginning!). My dear community is supportive and encourages me in my projects. I hope Patrons Tips will help other creators too! [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/patrons-tips/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Patrons Tips” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ patronstips ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/patronstips/) * [ yoancutillas ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/yoancutillas/) * [ karolanebohaer ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/karolanebohaer/) [Translate “Patrons Tips” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/patrons-tips) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/patrons-tips/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/patrons-tips/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/patrons-tips/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/patrons-tips/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.1.1 – 2026/04/03 * Fix – PHP Warning: Undefined variable $input_key when displaying WC add to cart tier form * Fix – French translation typo * Dev – Update WP and WC compatible versions #### 1.1.0 – 2026/01/29 * Feature – Add a quick start button to automatically create tiers with demo data( when no tiers exist) * Feature – Add buttons in tier settings to automatically create product and to go to its edit page * Tweak – Update WP and WC compatible versions * Tweak – Use attribute for Tiers in variable product, and update attribute title when tier is updated * Fix – Cannot dismiss admin notices on Tiers and Patrons pages if no tiers were created #### 1.0.5 – 2025/10/02 * Tweak – Update links to documentation * Tweak – Minor text changes #### 1.0.4 – 2025/07/31 * First release on wordpress.org and github! * Feature – Add an option to change the endpoint name in WC settings > advanced * Feature – Add an option to gray out locked posts * Tweak – Add class to body if current user is patron * Tweak – Improve patron history display on mobile * Tweak – Add “categories” options in Period media block * Tweak – Display “No images.” feedback in Patron post list block if “Image only” option is ON and post has no attachment image * Tweak – Remove no longer a patron non working filter in admin patron list * Tweak – Update readme description and add screenshots * Fix – Display pages options only in default site language in settings * Fix – Patronage form was not working if two instances were displayed on the same page * Fix – Term description was displayed out of its container in restricted post message * Fix – Decimal number was not taken into account in subscription form with WooCommerce * Fix – Do not display “Monthly” frequency if no subscription plugin is active in subscription form with WooCommerce * Fix – Scale images instead of stretching them in subscription form and in image selector preview * Fix – Translation error caused PHP error on french Patron area page * Fix – Media categories were not displayed in Patron post list block settings * Fix – Posts incorrectly grayed out, and locks displayed on non restricted posts, in post lists displayed on WC product pages * Fix – Undesired white space at the bottom of the patron area page * Dev – Refactor patronage endpoint for a better WC handling #### 1.0.3 – 2025/06/27 * Fix – Improve nonce verification when creating patronage pages * Lib – Add the source code of the select2 library french translation * Lib – Update the jQuery UI CSS theme and add source CSS * Dev – Update translation files #### 1.0.2 – 2025/06/24 * Fix – Add missing JS dependencies to blocks * Dev – Add blocks source code in blocks/src * Dev – Use wp_add_inline_script and wp_add_inline_style instead of printing style and script tags directly * Dev – Write logs to uploads/patips-debug.log instead of plugin file debug.log * Dev – Add / Rename plugin dir and url constants adn use them intead of WP contants when relevant * Dev – Prefix media taxonomy and globals when prefix was missing #### 1.0.1 – 2025/06/20 * Feature – Add an option in the settings to change the image in restricted posts message * Tweak – Add Stretch goals row in landing page feature table * Fix – JS error when filtering patrons by period * Fix – PHP error after deactivating Polylang * Dev – Fallback to get_option when using wp_load_alloptions in case autoload is off * Dev – Use sanitize_text_field before wp_verify_nonce * Dev – Use wp_json_encode instead of json_encode * Dev – Use patips_utf8_encode instead of utf8_encode * Dev – Update select2 library to 4.0.13 * Dev – Increase required PHP version to 7.0 #### 1.0.0 – 2025/06/05 * Initial release ## Meta * Version **1.1.1** * Last updated **1 selmana ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.7 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 7.0 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/patrons-tips/) * Tags * [crowdfunding](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/crowdfunding/)[membership](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/membership/) [patreon](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/patreon/) * [Advanced View](https://ast.wordpress.org/plugins/patrons-tips/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/patrons-tips/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/patrons-tips/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/patrons-tips/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/patrons-tips/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/patrons-tips/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/patrons-tips/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/patrons-tips/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ patronstips ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/patronstips/) * [ yoancutillas ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/yoancutillas/) * [ karolanebohaer ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/karolanebohaer/) ## Support Got something to say? 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