| Revenue Share Program Name | Revenue Share % | Applicable Time Period | Notes |
| 2026 Welcome Back Revenue Share Program | 70% | Apr 26 until further notice | All games are enrolled automatically. No need to opt-in |
1. Overview
This is a special, time-limited Program created to celebrate the re-opening of Kongregate to new games in 2026! It allows developers to earn money from their game at a special introductory revenue share percentage rate of 70%!
OPT-IN IS NOT REQUIRED. Developers are opted into this Program by default when their eligible Game is approved for publication on Kongregate within the applicable time period.
This Program is subject to the Revenue Share Program General Terms in addition to the specific terms detailed below.
2. Eligibility Requirements
To participate, your Game must:
- be approved for publication by Kongregate after April 6th, 2026 and before the applicable time period ends
- be created by a registered, approved developer
- comply with:
- not interfere with ad delivery, measurement, or reporting
There is no requirement to opt-in.
3. Revenue Share
Developers will receive:
70% of Net Revenue
The applicable percentage will be shown in the Developer Portal on the eligible Game's dashboard.
"Net Revenue" as defined in the General Terms and the Game License & Upload Agreement.
4. Eligible Revenue
Revenue sources include:
- banner ads
- interstitial ads
- pre-roll ads
- other ad formats delivered through Kongregate systems as applicable
- virtual goods revenue (only applies if API integrated)
5. Program-Specific Deductions
Net Revenue for advertising includes deductions such as:
- ad network revenue shares
- mediation platform fees
- invalid traffic or fraud adjustments
- advertiser non-payment or clawbacks
- agency or partner fees
6. Platform Control
Kongregate controls:
- ad networks and partners
- ad formats and placements
- mediation and optimization
7. Restrictions
- developers may not integrate unauthorized ad providers
- manipulation of ad impressions, clicks, or rewards is prohibited by any means
8. Applicable Time Period
This is a time-limited Revenue Share Program.
- applicable time period for Program availability begins on April 6th, 2026
- this Program is targeted to end later in 2026 when other Revenue Share Programs are introduced
9. Opting into Revenue Share Programs
While not required for this special Program, a developer would typically opt-in or out of Revenue Share Programs through the Developer Portal in their Kongregate account, and each individual game dashboard includes a link - Royalty Revenue Share - which allows a developer to opt their game in or out of current Revenue Share Programs.
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ROYALTY | How do the Revenue Share Programs work?
List of Revenue Share Programs
REVENUE SHARE PROGRAMS | General Terms
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PAYMENT | Taxes and Withholding
EARNINGS | How much do developers earn in royalties?
PAYMENT | What is tax withholding and when does it apply?
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REVENUE | How do developers earn revenue from their games?
DISPUTE | Can I question or dispute revenue reports?
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