$ adkar login --publisher

Monetize Your VS Code Extension

VS Code extensions are downloaded millions of times but almost never make money. AdKar turns your extension's surface area into revenue with sponsored developer-relevant cards — and you keep 75%.

75%Revenue share
1 commandSetup
UPI / bankPayouts
01

Install & log in

Add the AdKar publisher SDK or extension and run one login command. Your API key is configured automatically.

02

Pick your surfaces

Choose sidebar panels, status bar, or inline hints. Ads are contextual to the developer's language and framework — never disruptive.

03

Earn on every impression

You receive 75% of revenue from every ad served. Track earnings live and withdraw via UPI or bank transfer once you hit ₹500.

Why VS Code extensions are hard to monetize

The VS Code Marketplace has no built-in payments, no subscriptions, and no ad system. Most extension authors rely on GitHub Sponsors or donations, which convert at a fraction of a percent. Paid licensing adds friction that kills installs.

AdKar takes a different route: instead of charging your users, it shows them relevant developer tools — databases, APIs, hosting, dev services — as sponsored cards in surfaces you control. Your users get useful recommendations; you get paid.

What you can earn

Earnings scale with active users and impressions. At a ₹15 CPM and a 75% share, 100,000 monthly impressions returns roughly ₹1,125 to you each month — with zero changes to your extension's core features and no cost to your users.

Because ads are contextual and capped for frequency, they stay non-intrusive, which keeps your ratings healthy while still generating revenue.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to change my extension's code?

No. You add the AdKar SDK or companion extension and choose which surfaces show sponsored cards. Your existing features are untouched.

Will ads hurt my extension's ratings?

Ads are contextual, frequency-capped, and shown only in surfaces you enable. They're designed to feel like helpful tool recommendations, not banners.

How and when do I get paid?

You earn 75% of ad revenue. Payouts are made via UPI or bank transfer once your balance reaches the ₹500 minimum.

Ready to get started?

Start earning from VS Code