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 which makes it easier than ever for consumers to recognize and support the authors behind their favorite packages. With Sponsorship on NuGet.org:

• 🔍 Maintainers get visibility for their funding needs
• 🤝 Consumers can give back easily
• 🌱 The community grows stronger together

This feature is a step toward a more sustainable and resilient .NET ecosystem.

🚀 What’s New?

👩‍💻 For Package Authors: NuGet.org now allows package authors to add a Sponsorship URL to their packages. This link appears as a ❤️ icon or “Sponsor this package” button on the package’s 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.

👨‍🔧 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’s sponsorship page and contribute. Even small contributions can make a big difference in keeping critical packages maintained and secure.

For Package Publishers: Setting Up Sponsorship

Prerequisites

• You must be the owner or co-owner of a package on NuGet.org
• Your sponsorship link platform must be from the approved list:
  • GitHub Sponsors
  • Patreon
  • Open Collective
  • Ko-fi
  • Tidelift
  • Liberapay

Step 1: Navigate to Your Package Management Page

1. Go to NuGet.org and sign in to your account
2. Click on your username in the top right corner
3. Select “Manage Packages” from the dropdown menu
4. Find and click on the package you want to add sponsorship information to

Step 2: Access Sponsorship Settings

1. On your package management page, scroll down to find the “Sponsorship Links” section
2. Click to expand the collapsible “Sponsorship Links” section
3. You’ll see a form where you can add sponsorship URLsScreenshot of the manage package page with the ‘Sponsorship Links’ section

Step 3: Add Your Sponsorship URLs

1. Enter your sponsorship URL in the text field
   • Example: https://github.com/sponsors/yourusername
   • Example: https://www.patreon.com/yourusername

   

   Screenshot of the sponsorship URL form with example URL filled in

2. Click the “Add” button
3. The system will automatically validate that your URL is from an approved platform
4. If any URLs are invalid or from non-approved platforms, you’ll see error messages to correct them. Otherwise, you’ll see a confirmation message that your sponsorship link has been savedScreenshot of a URL from a platform that is not approved
5. Each added sponsorship URL will have a “Remove” button next to it if you need to delete it
6. To add multiple sponsorship platforms, click “Add” button again
7. You can add up to 10 different sponsorship URLs per package ID

Step 5: Verify Your Sponsorship Display

1. Navigate to your package’s public page on NuGet.org
2. Look for the “Sponsor” button in the package details “About” section
3. Click the “Sponsor” button to test that your URLs appear correctly in the popup Screenshot of a package details page with a Sponsor button

For Users: Finding and Supporting Packages

Step 1: Identify Packages That Need Sponsorship

1. Browse to any package page on NuGet.org
2. Look for packages displaying a “Sponsor” button in the package details section
3. The “Sponsor” button indicates that the package maintainer is seeking financial supportScreenshot of a package details page with a Sponsor button

Step 2: View Available Sponsorship Options

1. Click the “Sponsor” button on the package page
2. A popup window will appear showing all available sponsorship links for that packageScreenshot of a package details page with the sponsorship links popup open

Step 3: Choose Your Preferred Sponsorship Platform

1. Review the available sponsorship options in the popup
2. Click on your preferred platform to be redirected to the external sponsorship page
3. The link will open in a new tab/window, keeping the NuGet package page open

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I add sponsorship information to older versions of my package?

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.

Q: What happens if my sponsorship platform URL changes?

A: You can update your sponsorship URLs anytime through the package management page. Changes take effect immediately across all versions.

Q: Can I see analytics on how many people clicked my sponsorship links?

A: No, NuGet.org doesn’t track sponsorship link clicks. You’ll need to check analytics on your sponsorship platform directly.

Q: Can I add custom sponsorship platforms not on the approved list?

A: Currently, only the approved list of platforms is supported. This helps ensure security and legitimacy of sponsorship links.

Q: Does NuGet.org store my financial information?

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.

✅ Get Started Today

🎯 Whether you’re a package author or a consumer:

• 📦 Authors: Add your sponsorship link on NuGet.org now
• 👥 Consumers: Look for the ❤️ and support the packages you love

Let’s contribute to a more sustainable NuGet.org ecosystem — one sponsorship at a time!