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Updates, guides, and insights about passive income for developers.
Passive income for developers: 7 ways to earn while you code
From browser extensions to affiliate links — a ranked list of the best passive income streams for developers, organized by effort required.
EthicalAds vs Carbon Ads: which pays developers more?
A detailed comparison of the two dominant developer ad networks — revenue share, CPM rates, privacy, and publisher requirements.
Best Chrome extensions for developers in 2026
The most useful Chrome extensions for developers — productivity, debugging, design, performance, and one that actually pays you.
How to monetize your Chrome extension's new tab page
If your extension overrides the new tab page, you have valuable ad inventory. Here's how to monetize it responsibly with Carbon Ads, EthicalAds, or direct deals.
What is CPM? A developer's guide to ad revenue
CPM, RPM, CPC, CPA — a clear breakdown of how advertising revenue models work, with real numbers for developer audiences.
How EarningTab works: one sponsor line, 70% to you
A deep dive into how developers earn passive income from browser tabs — without sacrificing privacy or workflow.
Why developer audiences command $15–30 CPM
Developer eyeballs are worth 5–10x more than general consumer traffic. Here's why, and what that means for your earnings.
Privacy-first monetization: how we earn without tracking
We never read your code, URLs, or browsing history. Here's how we validate impressions without invasive data collection.