sponsorAdvertise on my GitHub repo.
Developers read your README before they install anything. A sponsor row at the top or bottom is a common sight on GitHub, and dev tools pay to be there. Screenshot your README, pin the spots, get your price and list it.
- 1README top logo$50
- 2Sponsors row$25
- 3Docs site sidebar$30
- 4Release notes line$15
- 5Awesome list entry$20
Sponsor my GitHub repo: the spots you can sell
Sponsor logo and link above the install instructions.
One logo in a row of sponsors near the end of the README.
Logo on the project's docs site if it has one.
Thanks line in the next release notes.
Labeled sponsored entry at the top of a curated list.
Who sponsors your GitHub repo
- developer tools and APIs
- hosting and cloud platforms
- monitoring and logging services
- dev focused job boards
- coding courses
Who sells these spots
- maintainers of popular repos
- authors of developer tools
- people who run awesome lists
- tutorial and starter template authors
How to monetize your GitHub repo
- List it. Upload a photo of your GitHub repo, mark each spot and pick how you bill: per week, month, event or post. We set the price from reach, market and demand.
- Get requests. Brands find it in Browse and message you. Accept or decline.
- Get paid. The brand pays when you accept. You are paid after you post proof that the logo is up.
- Or run an auction. Share a link and let brands bid. Start a GitHub repo auction.
Get paid to put ads on your GitHub repo
Post the commit link that added the sponsor to the README and a screenshot of the rendered repo page. Leave the commit in history so it can be checked.
Tips
- Keep sponsor logos small and in a clear section so the README still reads well.
- Read GitHub's terms on advertising. Keep sponsors relevant and avoid anything that looks like spam.
- This sits fine next to GitHub Sponsors. One is ongoing support, this is a set time spot that brands bid on.
Questions
Is this allowed on GitHub?
Sponsor sections in READMEs are common. Read GitHub's current terms and keep it relevant and not spammy.
How is this different from GitHub Sponsors?
GitHub Sponsors is people or companies giving monthly support. Here a brand bids for a specific spot for a set time.
What about forks?
Forks copy the README, but the deal covers your main repo. Say that in the spot note.
How do brands find my GitHub repo?
List it once. Brands browse spots by type, city and price and message you through SponsorMySpot. Your email stays private.
Who sets the price?
Our pricing engine, like a ride app. It prices each spot from what it is, how many people see it and the market you are in, and the price rises when brands are asking for that kind of spot near you. Owners pick how they bill: per week, month, event or post.
When do I get paid?
The brand pays when you accept their request. You are paid after you post proof that the logo is up. Payouts go to your bank through Stripe. The fee is 8 percent.
Can brands bid against each other instead?
Yes. Run an auction: each spot opens at your start price and any brand can take it by paying double. Cards are held, not charged, until bidding closes.