CurseForge

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

CurseForge provides a centralized mod repository and community for mods and addons across popular games, including Minecraft, World of Warcraft, and The Sims 4.

Target Customer

Mod authors (creators), game developers and studios, and gamers seeking mods/addons for popular games.

Key Differentiator

World's largest mod repository with 500K+ mods created by 134K mod authors; $20M rewarded to authors; offers a CurseForge desktop app and API access; part of the Overwolf ecosystem; active community programs and events.

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in the content; no explicit implementation or time-to-value details provided.

Pain Points

1Difficulty discovering and discovering high-quality mods across many games and titles.
2Need for tools and processes to manage mods/projects effectively (author-side tooling and workflows).
3Monetization and recognition for mod authors (reward programs and community features).

Key Features

1Browse and explore 500K+ mods created by 134K authors.
2CurseForge Desktop App for mod management and installation.
3Author Rewards Program and recognition (e.g., Creator of the Month).
4Project submission workflow, API access (Apply for an API Key, 3rd Party API Terms).
5Community events and competitions (e.g., Minecraft ModJam 2025).

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Over 500K mods available; 134K mod authors contributing to CurseForge.
2$20M rewarded to authors on CurseForge.

Competitive Advantages

1Largest mod repository with extensive mod and author base.
2Monetization/reward framework for authors (Author Rewards Program, $20M total rewards).
3Cross-game support and broad content coverage (Minecraft, WoW, The Sims 4, Ark, etc.).
4Official tools and integrations (CurseForge Desktop App, API access).
5Active community programs, events, and recognition (ModJam, Creator of the Month).

Key Benefits

1Access to a vast library of mods and modpacks across multiple games.

2Rewards and recognition programs for authors (e.g., Creator of the Month).

3Tools for managing mods and projects via the CurseForge app and submission workflows.

4API access for developers and integrations.

5Active community events and news to drive engagement.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

CurseForge is a mod repository and community platform hosting mods, addons, and CC for many popular games. It supports mod authors with management tools, rewards programs, and API access, and provides a desktop app for mod management.

Target Market

Mod authors/creators, game developers and studios, and gamers seeking mods for games such as Minecraft, World of Warcraft, and The Sims 4.

Unique Value Proposition

A global, community-driven hub for modding with the largest collection of mods, author rewards, cross-game support, and integrated tooling (desktop app + API) within the Overwolf ecosystem.

Technical Requirements

API access via API Key (3rd Party API Terms); CurseForge Desktop App available for download; platform supports modding across multiple games.

Pricing Model

Pricing details are not disclosed in the provided content; mentions Go Premium and a CurseForge App, plus an Author Rewards Program.

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