AffiliateWP

What AffiliateWP is

AffiliateWP is a self-hosted WordPress plugin for managing an affiliate program and tracking referrals. It tracks referral links, affiliate coupon codes, custom landing pages, cross-domain promotions and direct links. Commission choices include one-time, recurring, tiered, lifetime and personalized arrangements. Affiliate payouts can be made through Stripe, PayPal or store credit, including in affiliates’ local currencies. The product includes a partner portal, automated payouts, fraud prevention, last-click attribution and API access. Named integrations include WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, WPForms, Elementor, MemberPress and Gravity Forms. Developers can customize it with hooks, filters, templates and a REST API. Its self-hosted tracking stores no third-party cookies; the privacy policy says sensitive settings such as API keys are excluded from usage tracking. There is no free plan or trial, and AffiliateWP advertises a 14-day money-back guarantee. Annual introductory prices renew at the listed full rates: Personal is $149.50 a year for one site; Plus is $199.50 a year for two; Pro is $299.50 a year for five; and Growth Bundle is $349.50 a year for 10 total site licenses, including AffiliateWP Pro and RewardsWP Pro. It works on self-hosted WordPress; WordPress.com requires a Business or eCommerce account.

Who it suits

AffiliateWP suits business owners, bloggers, designers and developers who want to run an affiliate program on WordPress. Its tracking methods, commission options and payout routes may fit teams with different referral and commission arrangements.

Limits

There is no free plan or trial. Personal covers one site, Plus two sites, Pro five sites, and Growth Bundle 10 total site licenses; introductory annual prices renew at the listed full rates.

Getting started

1. Visit the AffiliateWP website and choose a plan for the number of sites you need.
2. Use it on a self-hosted WordPress site, or use WordPress.com with a Business or eCommerce account.
3. Install the WordPress plugin and configure the affiliate program.
4. Connect relevant integrations and choose tracking and commission options.
5. Verify the license to access automatic updates and support.

Verdict

Choose AffiliateWP if you need affiliate tracking and program management on a self-hosted WordPress site, with multiple commission and payout options. Look elsewhere if your site is not on WordPress or you require a free plan or trial.