{"id":2637,"date":"2025-10-23T22:18:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T22:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rssfeedtelegrambot.bnaya.co.il\/index.php\/2025\/10\/23\/announcing-sponsorship-on-nuget-org\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T22:18:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T22:18:16","slug":"announcing-sponsorship-on-nuget-org","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rssfeedtelegrambot.bnaya.co.il\/index.php\/2025\/10\/23\/announcing-sponsorship-on-nuget-org\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing Sponsorship on NuGet.org"},"content":{"rendered":"

Package maintainers are the backbone of the NuGet.org ecosystem, building and maintaining the packages we all rely on. Today we are excited to announce the new NuGet.org Sponsorship feature<\/strong> which makes it easier than ever for consumers to recognize and support the authors behind their favorite packages. With Sponsorship on NuGet.org:<\/p>\n

Maintainers get visibility for their funding needs
\n Consumers can give back easily
\n The community grows stronger together<\/p>\n

This feature is a step toward a more sustainable and resilient .NET ecosystem.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s New?<\/h2>\n

For Package Authors: NuGet.org now allows package authors to add a Sponsorship URL<\/strong> to their packages. This link appears as a icon or \u201cSponsor this package\u201d button on the package\u2019s page, guiding users to secure and popular platforms like GitHub Sponsors, Patreon, and Open Collective. Adding a sponsorship link is simple following the steps outlined in the next section.<\/p>\n

For Package Consumers: Supporting your favorite packages is now easier than ever. Look for the sponsor icon on NuGet.org. See which packages need support while browsing or managing dependencies. Click to visit the maintainer\u2019s sponsorship page and contribute. Even small contributions can make a big difference in keeping critical packages maintained and secure.<\/p>\n

For Package Publishers: Setting Up Sponsorship<\/h2>\n

Prerequisites<\/h3>\n

You must be the owner or co-owner of a package on NuGet.org
\nYour sponsorship link platform must be from the approved list:<\/p>\n

GitHub Sponsors
\nPatreon
\nOpen Collective
\nKo-fi
\nTidelift
\nLiberapay<\/p>\n

Step 1: Navigate to Your Package Management Page<\/h3>\n

Go to NuGet.org<\/a> and sign in to your account
\nClick on your username in the top right corner
\nSelect \u201cManage Packages\u201d from the dropdown menu
\nFind and click on the package you want to add sponsorship information to<\/p>\n

Step 2: Access Sponsorship Settings<\/h3>\n

On your package management page, scroll down to find the \u201cSponsorship Links\u201d section
\nClick to expand the collapsible \u201cSponsorship Links\u201d section
\nYou\u2019ll see a form where you can add sponsorship URLsScreenshot of the manage package page with the \u2018Sponsorship Links\u2019 section<\/em><\/p>\n

Step 3: Add Your Sponsorship URLs<\/h3>\n

Enter your sponsorship URL in the text field<\/p>\n

Example: https:\/\/github.com\/sponsors\/yourusername
\nExample: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/yourusername<\/p>\n

Screenshot of the sponsorship URL form with example URL filled in<\/em><\/p>\n

Click the \u201cAdd\u201d button
\nThe system will automatically validate that your URL is from an approved platform
\nIf any URLs are invalid or from non-approved platforms, you\u2019ll see error messages to correct them. Otherwise, you\u2019ll see a confirmation message that your sponsorship link has been savedScreenshot of a URL from a platform that is not approved<\/em>
\nEach added sponsorship URL will have a \u201cRemove\u201d button next to it if you need to delete it
\nTo add multiple sponsorship platforms, click \u201cAdd\u201d button again
\nYou can add up to 10 different sponsorship URLs per package ID<\/p>\n

Step 5: Verify Your Sponsorship Display<\/h3>\n

Navigate to your package\u2019s public page on NuGet.org
\nLook for the \u201cSponsor\u201d button in the package details \u201cAbout\u201d section
\nClick the \u201cSponsor\u201d button to test that your URLs appear correctly in the popup
\nScreenshot of a package details page with a Sponsor button<\/p>\n

For Users: Finding and Supporting Packages<\/h2>\n

Step 1: Identify Packages That Need Sponsorship<\/h3>\n

Browse to any package page on NuGet.org
\nLook for packages displaying a \u201cSponsor\u201d button in the package details section
\nThe \u201cSponsor\u201d button indicates that the package maintainer is seeking financial supportScreenshot of a package details page with a Sponsor button<\/em><\/p>\n

Step 2: View Available Sponsorship Options<\/h3>\n

Click the \u201cSponsor\u201d button on the package page
\nA popup window will appear showing all available sponsorship links for that packageScreenshot of a package details page with the sponsorship links popup open<\/em><\/p>\n

Step 3: Choose Your Preferred Sponsorship Platform<\/h3>\n

Review the available sponsorship options in the popup
\nClick on your preferred platform to be redirected to the external sponsorship page
\nThe link will open in a new tab\/window, keeping the NuGet package page open<\/p>\n

\n

Important Notice<\/strong><\/p>\n

These links will take you to third-party platforms. Microsoft is not affiliated with or responsible for the content or practices of third-party platforms.<\/p><\/div>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n

Q: Can I add sponsorship information to older versions of my package?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: Yes! Sponsorship information is managed at the package ID level, so it automatically applies to all versions of your package, including previously published versions.<\/p>\n

Q: What happens if my sponsorship platform URL changes?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: You can update your sponsorship URLs anytime through the package management page. Changes take effect immediately across all versions.<\/p>\n

Q: Can I see analytics on how many people clicked my sponsorship links?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: No, NuGet.org doesn\u2019t track sponsorship link clicks. You\u2019ll need to check analytics on your sponsorship platform directly.<\/p>\n

Q: Can I add custom sponsorship platforms not on the approved list?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: Currently, only the approved list of platforms is supported. This helps ensure security and legitimacy of sponsorship links.<\/p>\n

Q: Does NuGet.org store my financial information?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: No personal or financial data is stored by NuGet.org. All transactions occur on secure external platforms that a maintainer chooses for sponsoring their packages.<\/p>\n

Get Started Today<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re a package author or a consumer:<\/p>\n

Authors: Add your sponsorship link on NuGet.org now
\n Consumers: Look for the and support the packages you love<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s contribute to a more sustainable NuGet.org ecosystem \u2014 one sponsorship at a time!<\/p>\n

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