Windows Developer accounts no longer expire as Microsoft removes 1-year renewal period

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Published on September 17, 2014

published on September 17, 2014

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Microsoft has today made a small change to the way developers subscribe to the Windows Developer Center. According to a few developers, Microsoft has removed the 1 year renewal period, meaning developers can keep their apps in the Store forever without the worry of needing money to pay a yearly subscription.

We’re not too sure why Microsoft has made this change, and there’s not a lot else to say regarding the matter. Developers can login to their Dev Center portal now and check out the Subscriptions page. There you will see a notification saying “Developer accounts don’t expire”.

For developers, this change is definitely a good one. Hopefully Microsoft will talk more about why they have made this change in the future, but in the meantime enjoy a lifetime of your apps staying in the Windows Store!

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time). For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web. Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they're looking for.