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CurseForge Author Rewards Program
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CurseForge Author Rewards Program

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CurseForge (by Overwolf) is one of the largest mod distribution platforms, with over 20M monthly users and 52B+ total mod downloads across games like Minecraft, World of Warcraft,… Payout runs COULDNT_CONFIRM — open to all, no follower minimum. Beginners typically earn COULDNT_CONFIRM, scaling to COULDNT_CONFIRM for top creators. Available worldwide.

Earnings

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Access

open

Availability

worldwide

Last verified

Jun 16, 2026

Overview

CurseForge (by Overwolf) is one of the largest mod distribution platforms, with over 20M monthly users and 52B+ total mod downloads across games like Minecraft, World of Warcraft, and The Sims 4. Its Author Rewards Program pays mod creators through the Reward Program: authors earn points based on their mod's monthly downloads, redeemable via PayPal or Amazon Gift Cards. CurseForge advertises the 'industry's highest payouts,' stating 70% of revenue goes to creators (30% to CurseForge), with $20.4M paid out to 33,686 authors. Additional revenue models include CurseForge Pro (a subscription offering with profile pages and early access) and Premium Mods (purchasable DLC-level mods). It's best for mod developers maintaining active, useful projects for large game communities.

💡 Insider tip

Earnings scale with monthly download volume, so utility mods (performance, quality-of-life, inventory) that stay relevant across game versions tend to out-earn niche one-off packs. Keep mods updated for major game releases — download volume (and therefore your Reward Program points) drops fast when a mod lags behind.

Earnings Breakdown

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Payout Model

Reward Program: mod authors earn points based on their mod's monthly downloads; points can be redeemed via PayPal or Amazon Gift Cards. CurseForge states 70% of revenue goes to creators (30% to CurseForge). Additional revenue models include CurseForge Pro (subscription) and Premium Mods.

Requirements

Create a CurseForge account and publish mods/addons via the Creator Console
Earn points in the Reward Program based on your mod's monthly downloads
Redeem points via PayPal or Amazon Gift Cards

Common reasons for rejection

Unauthorized duplications or malware (every mod is checked by CurseForge's copyright protection team)

Program at a Glance

PlatformCurseForge
Categorygaming
How to applyopen
Last verifiedJun 16, 2026

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