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How much does CurseForge Author Rewards Program pay creators?

Verified payout data · Updated Jun 16, 2026

The short answer

Yes — CurseForge Author Rewards Program pays creators Reward Program: $0.05 per point earned via monthly download-based pool; 70% of revenues to creators (30% to CurseForge). Reward Program: mod authors earn points based on their mod's monthly downloads; points can be redeemed via PayPal or Amazon Gift Cards. Beginners typically make COULDNT_CONFIRM, while top creators reach COULDNT_CONFIRM. Access is open to all.

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How CurseForge Author Rewards Program pays

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.

Published payout range: Reward Program: $0.05 per point earned via monthly download-based pool; 70% of revenues to creators (30% to CurseForge).

How CurseForge Author Rewards Program compares

CurseForge Author Rewards Program against other gaming programs, ranked by their published monthly ceiling.

Meta Horizon Creator ProgramMonthly bonuses from $50M Creator Fund (2025); amount varies by world time-spent and engagement metrics
Roblox Developer Exchange (DevEx)$0.0038 per Robux ($114 per 30k Robux) as of Sep 5, 2025; US 18+ verified rate $0.0054 per Robux from Jun 8, 2026
CurseForge Author Rewards ProgramReward Program: $0.05 per point earned via monthly download-based pool; 70% of revenues to creators (30% to CurseForge)
Bars scale to each program's top published monthly figure. Ranges are reported earnings for active creators, not guarantees — actual income depends on your audience and consistency.

What you need to earn

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
Access: Open to mod authors; earn by downloadsFollowers needed: No minimumAvailable: worldwide
CurseForge Author Rewards ProgramAt a glance
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Pay model
Reward Program: $0.05 per point earned via monthly download-based pool; 70% of revenues to creators (30% to CurseForge)
Access
Open to mod authors; earn by downloads

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does CurseForge Author Rewards Program pay creators?

CurseForge Author Rewards Program pays creators Reward Program: $0.05 per point earned via monthly download-based pool; 70% of revenues to creators (30% to CurseForge). Reported ranges: beginners COULDNT_CONFIRM, mid-tier COULDNT_CONFIRM, top creators COULDNT_CONFIRM. Actual earnings depend on your audience, pricing, and how consistently you create.

How does CurseForge Author Rewards Program pay out?

Reward Program: mod authors earn points based on their mod's monthly downloads; points can be redeemed via PayPal or Amazon Gift Cards.

Does CurseForge pay creators well?

CurseForge Author Rewards Program pays Reward Program: $0.05 per point earned via monthly download-based pool; 70% of revenues to creators (30% to CurseForge), which is open to all. Earnings scale with your effort and audience — it is one of the gaming programs Gemlist verifies and tracks.

What do you need to earn with CurseForge Author Rewards Program?

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.

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