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2018
Project tool classification and tagging updates
March 05, 2018
by
leafo
652
#distribution, #discovery
Ready for some updates? We've added some new things for project browsing and classification. Tools, Engines, & Devices A good way to find cool stuff on itch.io is to filter through games with our ric...
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Updates to project analytics: filtering, collections, impressions and more
February 21, 2018
by
leafo
70
#distribution, #analytics
We've updated the project page analytics with some new features and additional data. Take a look! New header & navigation The navigation on all project edit pages has been updated. We've visually clea...
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2017
A new theme editor for project pages
November 14, 2017
by
leafo
58
#design, #distribution, #guides
One of my favorite parts of itch.io is how developers can take the creativity they put into their project and display it on their project/store pages. From the very beginning , one of itch.io's guidin...
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itch.io meets Japan
October 30, 2017
by
leafo
25
#distribution, #localization
Although itch.io is primarily an English speaking platform, we've seen a wide variety of creators speaking many different languages sharing their work. Additionally, the contributions we've received o...
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Patreon integration on itch.io
October 30, 2017
by
leafo
577
#distribution, #patreon
We're delighted to announce that we now have Patreon integration on itch.io. We're big fans of Patreon, with a similar goal of helping creators make an earning building what they want. Many of our cre...
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Manage your external keys
August 29, 2017
by
leafo
7
#distribution
' External keys ' are itch.io's way of letting you distribute keys for other marketplaces with an itch.io purchase. We support Steam or keys of your own format. You can bulk add thousands of keys at a...
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Short download keys for printing & bulk key viewer
July 26, 2017
by
leafo
386
#distribution
A download key is a special URL that gives someone access to a project’s files. On itch.io you can either generate a single key or generate them in bulk . Download keys use very long URLs to make th...
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Import Indiegogo backers and more
March 24, 2017
by
leafo
13
#distribution
Since introducing the Kickstarter backer import tool last year, projects have delivered digital rewards to over ten thousand backers. This includes a claimable download on itch.io, handing out Steam...
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2016
Improved buyer emailing & Kickstarter integration
August 18, 2016
by
leafo
54
#distribution, #kickstarter
Hey all, it's been a while since we announced any updates but we've still been hard at work. Today we're launching two new features: Kickstarter integration If you've run a Kickstarter campaign and ar...
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2015
Bulk key generation for sellers
February 14, 2015
by
leafo
17
#distribution
itch.io has a great system for giving free copies of your game called download keys . There are a couple shortcomings with it though: the system only lets you create 1 key at a time, doesn’t give yo...
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2014
Download keys can now be claimed
April 14, 2014
by
leafo
13
#distribution
Download keys is a cool feature of itch.io that lets you generate a unique URL for someone to download your game without having to buy it. One of the biggest enhancement requests I’ve gotten about...
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Give Desura or other download keys with a purchase
February 12, 2014
by
leafo
3
#distribution
A few weeks ago itch.io got the ability to provide a Steam key with a purchase on itch.io. Now you can also provide a Desura key or even an unbranded key for each purchase on itch.io. An unbranded ke...
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Give Steam keys with your purchases
January 26, 2014
by
leafo
16
#distribution
If your game is also for sale on Steam (Congratulations Paper Sorcerer ) you can now offer Steam key redemption from your game’s purchase and download page. You can find the External keys page on t...
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2013
You can now apply a label to download keys
November 20, 2013
by
leafo
2
#distribution
Download keys now support labels to help you organize them: Some other small enhancements have been applied as well, the list will update automatically as you make changes so you can keep track of the...
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Change what itch.io calls your project
July 22, 2013
by
leafo
11
#distribution
I’ve been asked a handful of times if it’s okay to upload things that aren’t games to itch.io . (I’ve been asked about things like ebooks, tools, and visualizations). I’ve said yes, but one...
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