Yandex Games Developer Console
Yandex Games Developer Console is a dashboard for publishing browser-based games on Yandex Games, a free platform that hosts games for players without instal…
What Yandex Games Developer Console is
Yandex Games Developer Console is a dashboard for publishing browser-based games on Yandex Games, a free platform that hosts games for players without installation. Developers use the console to upload builds, configure monetization and promotion, and track metrics. Connecting the SDK or a plugin is required for publication and successful moderation. The SDK supports advertising, in-game purchases, game settings, progress saves, leaderboards, server time, fullscreen mode, ratings, and desktop shortcuts. Engine integrations are documented for Unity, Cocos Creator, Construct 3, Defold, and TypeScript, and the SDK can also be connected through game code. Metrics cover players, playtime, retention, monetization, and performance, with filters for period, device type, and country. The platform supports internal and external advertising, in-game purchases, and referrals. An uploaded game archive must be no larger than 100 MB uncompressed, and only two new-game moderation requests can be pending at once. A signed contract is required before submitting a game for moderation; licensing and payments depend on the developer’s country and cooperation type.
Good
- Free publishing platform for browser-based games.
- SDK supports ads, purchases, progress saves, and leaderboards.
- Metrics include retention, monetization, and performance.
- Integrations include Unity, Cocos Creator, Construct 3, and Defold.
- Supports team roles and permissions.
Watch out
- SDK or plugin connection is required for publication.
- Game archives are limited to 100 MB uncompressed.
- Only two new-game moderation requests may be pending.
- A signed contract is required before moderation submission.
Who it suits
Yandex Games Developer Console suits developers publishing browser-based games who need build uploads, monetization configuration, and game metrics. It also supports teams that need to assign another member permission to upload a game.
Verdict
Yandex Games Developer Console combines publishing, SDK-based features, monetization options, and metrics for browser games. Developers should account for its archive limit, SDK requirement, pending moderation cap, and contract prerequisite.
Plans and prices
From Yandex Games Developer Console's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Yandex Games publishing platform | Free | Browser games · ZIP archive up to 100 MB · SDK required for publication |
The facts
Each one read from Yandex Games Developer Console's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Ad formats
- The platform lists fullscreen, rewarded, and sticky banner ad formats, with ad units created for new games after monetization is enabled.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Advertising formats
- Available ad formats include fullscreen units, rewarded units, and sticky banners.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Analytics
- The Console provides monetization statistics for advertising and in-app purchases, including revenue and average revenue per player.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Console
- The Developer Console lets developers upload game builds, configure monetization and promotion, and track metrics.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Eligibility
- A developer must sign a contract before submitting a game for moderation.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Engine integrations
- Yandex documents SDK integrations for Unity, Cocos Creator, Construct 3, Defold, and TypeScript, and says the SDK can be connected directly through game code.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Hosting and reach
- Yandex says it hosts published games and makes them available to players without installation.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Developers can connect the SDK directly through game code or use plugins for popular game engines.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Moderation and limits
- A game archive must be no larger than 100 MB uncompressed, and developers can have no more than two new-game moderation requests pending at a time.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Monetization
- Developers can monetize through internal or external advertising, in-game purchases, and a referral program.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Payment access
- A signed contract is required before submitting a game for moderation, and the licensing agreement and payments are available according to the developer's country and cooperation type.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Payment threshold
- Under the unified licensing model, the minimum payment amount depends on contract currency and includes 150 US dollars as one threshold.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Required SDK
- Connecting the SDK is required for successful moderation and publication.checked 4 Oct 2026
- SDK features
- The SDK supports advertising and in-game purchases, game settings, player progress saves, leaderboards, server time, fullscreen mode, ratings, and desktop shortcuts.checked 4 Oct 2026
- SDK requirement
- Games cannot be published without connecting the SDK or a plugin.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Server-side games
- Games needing complex server architecture can be connected via iframe by contacting support; Yandex also documents server-side components for player data, anti-cheat protection, and in-app purchases.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Server-side options
- Games with server-side components can use them to save player data, protect against cheating, and support in-app purchases.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The documentation directs developers to the support chat for help with issues such as transferring a game to another account.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Third-party ads
- External monetization can work through other advertising networks, including Google and MyTarget, on yandex.com for all countries.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Upload limit
- The uploaded game archive must have uncompressed contents of no more than 100 MB.checked 4 Oct 2026
- What it is
- Yandex Games is a free platform for publishing browser-based games; the Developer Console is a dashboard for uploading builds, setting up monetization and promotion, and tracking metrics.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2000checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Moscow, Russiachecked 28 Sep 2026
- Team access
- Teams can configure roles and permissions in the Users and access section so another member can upload a game on the owner's behalf.checked 4 Oct 2026
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