Checked 2026-10-29 · applies to 38.x on iOS and Android
Melon Sandbox mods and Workshop
Last checked 2026-10-29 · melon sandbox mods, workshop, mod maker
I compared the October 2026 Poppy Playtime news post with the community wiki Mods and Workshop pages. The news post is the publisher's number: more than 100,000 Workshop works, with thousands reviewed each day. The wiki is the only public write-up I found for the actual file steps, so those steps are labeled as community instructions.
Workshop versus a file you import
| Path | What you get | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| In-game Workshop | Mods and saves priced in Mels | Needs the app account flow described in the official tutorial |
| .melmod file | Items, characters, clothes | iOS share sheet or Android file manager |
| .melsave file | A scene or contraption | Do not mix this up with a mod file |
| Playhop browser build | Play the game | One third-party guide reports no file import |
| Official-site browser build | Play the game | File import is not established by the reviewed sources |
Making a mod is different from installing one
The community Editor page describes editing items and characters; the template and clothes guide explains the image-based clothing workflow. A picture from Pixel Studio is artwork, not automatically a .melmod. Publishing to Workshop is a separate listing and review step, demonstrated in the official video above. This page does not establish a universal export preset or review deadline.
Where to go next
- iOS install: Files app, Share, Melon Sandbox, Add or Add and Exit.
- Android install: in-game File Manager, or the Mods folder if the phone still lets you open it.
- Not showing up: file type, category, update, then safe mode.
- Chromebook: I only found low-view player videos, not a Google or publisher document. Treat those steps as community-only.
Questions people ask
Does Melon Sandbox have mods?
Yes. The publisher says the Workshop holds more than 100,000 player works. Separate files use .melmod for items and characters and .melsave for scenes.
Are Workshop mods free?
Some are. The Workshop currency is called Mels. Creators set a Mels price. Watching ads and selling your own work are also described by the community wiki. I did not find a single official price list.
Can the browser version import a mod file?
The linked third-party Playhop guide reports no file-mod import in that distribution. This does not establish the same limit for every browser build, and browsers can support file pickers. No verified import workflow for the official-site web client is available here; the documented community workflows are for iOS and Android.
Should I download a mod menu or APK?
No. This site does not host mod files, cracked packages, or mod menus. Use the in-game Workshop or a file you trust, then import it inside the official app.