# Premium Apps applications are temporarily paused

**URL:** <https://community.canva.dev/t/premium-apps-applications-are-temporarily-paused/8800>\
**Category:** Announcements\
**Created:** [July 7, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.canva.dev/t/premium-apps-applications-are-temporarily-paused/8800 "2026-07-07T23:06:51Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![meredith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/canva/user_avatar/community.canva.dev/meredith/32/2729_2.png) [@meredith](https://community.canva.dev/u/meredith)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.canva.dev/t/premium-apps-applications-are-temporarily-paused/8800/1 "2026-07-07T23:06:51Z")

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We’re temporarily pausing new [Premium Apps](https://www.canva.com/developers/premium-apps-program/) applications while we refine the program. This gives us time to make sure it continues to support high-quality apps and delivers the best experience for both developers and customers.

We’ve also recently introduced updated [External Monetization Guidelines](https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/design-guidelines/monetization-status/), giving developers more clarity and flexibility when offering paid experiences outside of Canva.

We’ll share an update with the community as soon as Premium Apps applications reopen.

Thanks so much for your patience and for your continued interest in building with Canva. We can’t wait to share what’s next.

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**Author:** ![Mrighalo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/canva/user_avatar/community.canva.dev/mrighalo/32/1236_2.png) [@Mrighalo](https://community.canva.dev/u/Mrighalo)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.canva.dev/t/premium-apps-applications-are-temporarily-paused/8800/2 "2026-08-24T14:42:11Z")

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Any update on the premium app program?

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**Author:** ![elliott](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/canva/user_avatar/community.canva.dev/elliott/32/1017_2.png) [@elliott](https://community.canva.dev/u/elliott)\
**Post date:** [August 25, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.canva.dev/t/premium-apps-applications-are-temporarily-paused/8800/3 "2026-08-25T21:27:34Z")

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Hey @Mrighalo ,

Thanks for the question! The premium apps program is still paused - we’ll update this thread and make a post in the #Announcements channel when this changes.

Regards,

Elliott