Blender Foundation Rule

Extensions platform requires GPL 3 or later for add-ons

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Kind: Restriction
Statement: Extensions Terms of Service 1.1: uploaded add-ons must be wholly compliant with GPL version 3 or later; other extensions such as themes must be compatible with it. (effective 2026-08-10)
Applies when: Listing an add-on or theme
Applies to: Extensions platform
Related metrics: Extension package
Related programs: Blender Extensions platform

Evidence 1

Extensions platform requires GPL 3 or later for add-ons evidence

"Uploaded add-ons must be wholly compliant with the GNU General Public License, version 3 or later. Other extensions (themes) must be compatible with the GNU General Public License, version 3 or later."

Evidence 1

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