🌞 Solstice of Surprises: The Premium Apps Program is now expanding!

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The Premium Apps Program is expanding :rocket: — it’s the best way to monetize your Canva app and become an official partner.

Why join?

:money_with_wings: Recurring revenue growth
The more people using your app’s premium features, the more you’ll earn — month after month.

:megaphone: Priority marketing placements
We’ll promote your app in the Apps Marketplace and other high-visibility spots across Canva.

:credit_card: Seamless payments
You build. We handle billing. Payouts are processed monthly so you can stay focused on development.

:handshake: Reliable partner support
Get a direct line to our team with enhanced reviews, user testing, and dedicated support.

Applications are open — join us as we grow in 2025!

What makes a strong application?

:white_check_mark: You’ll need to have a live app published in the Marketplace before applying.
:white_check_mark: Your app offers unique functionality not already in Canva
:white_check_mark: It meets our quality and design standards

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Learn more and apply here

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Hi Matty,

I hope you’re doing well.

I have two questions regarding the programs:

  1. I’m wondering if products that have previously won the App Adoption Awards are considered ineligible, since I saw that it’s not allowed to participate in two programs at the same time.

  2. My plan is to first submit my product, and then apply for the Premium Apps Program. If my application is accepted, I will proceed to update my product to include buttons with Premium functionality.

Thank you so much for your time and support!

Best regards,
Huy

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Hi Ruacon,

Hope you’re doing well!

  1. If you’ve previously won an App Adoption Award — no worries. You’re still eligible to apply for the Premium Apps Program. If you’re accepted, you won’t be able to earn future App Adoption Awards, but you’ll get access to new Premium benefits.

  2. Sounds like a plan! Your app needs to be live on the App Marketplace to be considered for the Premium Apps Program. If accepted, we’ll send you the documentation you’ll need to update your app for the program.

Good luck!
Matty

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Hey @Matty_Giuffre - I’m new to the ecosystem and considering building some apps for Canva. The Premium Apps Program is interesting. Is there some transparency around the revenue model? The page on the developers site doesn’t have any specifics. Feel free to message directly if it’s not shared publicly at this stage.

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Hi Tom! Thanks for you interest in the program.

Rates and pricing models are negotiated directly with the developer. Our standard practice is a Pay-Per-Use model. We’ll pay a developer out every time their app’s premium functionality is used.

Feel free to DM me with more questions or alternatively submit your app for the Premium Apps Program!