Spotware launches developer hackathon to promote innovation and adoption of cTrader WebView plugins

Jul 15, 2025

Spotware, the developer of multi-asset trading platform, cTrader, is excited to announce the launch of the cTrader WebView Plugins Hackathon, a development contest created to celebrate and support the release of cTrader’s brand-new WebView plugins feature. The event kicks off on 16th July 2025, and invites coders, traders and creative tech minds to build and publish innovative plugins for a chance to win high-end prizes and recognition in the cTrader community.

Hackathon overview: build, publish, win

The cTrader WebView Plugins Hackathon is designed to spark creativity and adoption of this powerful new feature. Participants will compete to create and publish the most popular WebView plugin in the cTrader Store by the contest’s closing date of 31th August 2025.

How to enter the contest

Ready to join the challenge? Here’s how to get started

To be eligible, plugins must pass moderation and be officially published in the cTrader Store. Participation is open to all.

The top three entries will receive premium Apple products:

• 1st Place: Apple MacBook Pro

• 2nd Place: Apple iPad Pro

• 3rd Place: Apple Watch 10

Winners will be chosen by cTrader Management, based on each plugin’s creativity, functionality and overall potential. Final results will be announced on 8th September 2025.

Why WebView plugins matter

WebView plugins represent a major step forward in the evolution of cTrader’s plugin ecosystem. Unlike traditional plugins limited to desktop usage, WebView plugins allow users to integrate custom web content directly into the cTrader platform across desktop, web, and mobile apps. This groundbreaking flexibility empowers both brokers and independent developers to enrich the trading experience with real-time dashboards, AI-powered assistants, proprietary tools, and more, thanks to integrated cloud synchronisation.

Beyond cross-platform compatibility, WebView plugins open up serious opportunities for brokers, introducing brokers (IBs) and developers. Brokers can use them to deliver branded, interactive content that increases engagement and builds user loyalty. IBs, in turn, can use plugins to add unique value to their services, such as educational tools, referral dashboards or analytics widgets, helping them attract and retain traders while strengthening their relationships with partnered brokers.

Meanwhile, developers can build useful tools that traders love, publish them in the cTrader Store and monetise their work. Optionally, they can add WebView plugins to their cTrader apps and share them via Invite, attributing other traders.

WebView plugins are highly accessible and reinforce cTrader’s position as an Open Trading Platform™. If you can build a basic web app and connect it to an API, you can create a plugin. From forex trading innovations to education widgets or real-time analytics panels, the possibilities are almost endless.

“WebView plugins give the cTrader community something they’ve never had before; cross-platform extensibility with minimal development friction,” said Aleksey Kozlov, General Manager, cTrader Store. “It’s the perfect opportunity for both established teams and solo developers to contribute to the trading experience and potentially monetise their innovations”. He added, “The hackathon serves as an open invitation for developers to create, demonstrate their skills and help shape the future of trading technology”.

Join the movement

Shaping the future of the cTrader platform starts here. This hackathon is an outstanding opportunity for brokers and prop firms to contribute something meaningful. Whether you're aiming to test your skills, build your reputation or turn a smart idea into a live plugin, this is the perfect time to dive in.

About cTrader

cTrader is a multi-asset FX/CFD trading platform by Spotware, built on Traders First™ principles to serve traders, brokers and prop firms with cutting-edge features and lightning-fast execution. With advanced native charts, built-in social trading, free cloud execution for trading algorithms, cTrader delivers a powerful, premium trading experience. As an Open Trading Platform™, 100+ third-party integrations via APIs and plugins are on offer. cTrader Store allows developers to monetise trading algorithms and reach over 8 million traders, while helping brokers grow through IB-focused solutions and seamless onboarding.