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AffiliateWP – Affiliate Product Rates

By Syed Balkhi

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

AffiliateWP – Affiliate Product Rates Review - In-Depth Analysis

Set custom referral rates for affiliates on a per-product basis in AffiliateWP. Manage commissions flexibly with this powerful add-on.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.75/10

User Rating

3/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin requires AffiliateWP v1.5.2+ in order to function.

At its most basic level, AffiliateWP allows you to set a global referral rate which all affiliates share. For integrations that support per-product referral rates, affiliates can earn different commissions based on which product/s are purchased. AffiliateWP also allows you to set referral rates on a per-affiliate level which will override any per-product referral rate.

Affiliate Product Rates expands this even further, allowing different per-product referral rates on a per-affiliate level. Here are some examples of how you might use this plugin: Give Affiliate X 10% commission for Product A, 80% commission for Product B, and a flat rate of $50 for Product C. Give Affiliate Y 50% commission for Product A, but a lower commission than Affiliate X for Products B and C. Give Affiliate Z a flat-rate of $10 commission for Product A, 65% commission for Product B and 22% commission for Product C.

The possibilities are endless! You can also set per-product referral rates per-affiliate per-integration for those that happen to be running both integrations listed below.

Currently Supported Integrations

Easy Digital Downloads, WooCommerce

Known Issues

The add-on doesn’t yet prevent a product from existing in more than 1 product rate. Be careful you don’t accidentally add a product to more than one location or one rate will be ignored.

What is AffiliateWP?

AffiliateWP provides a complete affiliate management system for your WordPress website that seamlessly integrates with all major WordPress e-commerce and membership platforms. It aims to provide everything you need in a simple, clean, easy to use system that you will love to use.

Comparing to Alternatives

AffiliateWP – Affiliate Product Rates is one of several extensions available for AffiliateWP, focusing on affiliate product rate management. There are multiple related plugins offering complementary or alternative features within the AffiliateWP ecosystem.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Integrates directly with AffiliateWP for managing affiliate product rates.
No known security vulnerabilities, ensuring safe use.
Simple to install and configure for basic affiliate rate adjustments.
Free to use without requiring a paid upgrade.
Supports WooCommerce product rate customization.

Weaknesses

Limited functionality compared to some alternatives requiring additional purchases.
Support and refund process reported as unsatisfactory by at least one user.
Lacks advanced features found in more comprehensive affiliate management plugins.
Small user base with limited ratings and feedback available.

User Sentiment Analysis

With only two ratings split evenly between 5-star and 1-star, user sentiment is mixed but leans towards dissatisfaction due to support and functionality issues.

Positive highlights

"Works well for basic affiliate product rate management." – positive 5-star reviewer (anonymous)

Common complaints

Plugin only partially met user needs despite pre-sales assurances.
Additional costly integrations required beyond this plugin.
Refund promised but not delivered by support.

Weaknesses

Limited feature set requiring external purchases for full functionality.
Customer support and refund handling issues reported.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, free solution to manage affiliate product rates within AffiliateWP and are comfortable with basic functionality.

Not ideal for

Those requiring comprehensive affiliate management features or reliable, responsive customer support; also not ideal for users expecting full integration without additional costs.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic affiliate product rate management integrated with AffiliateWP and WooCommerce.

Final Verdict

AffiliateWP – Affiliate Product Rates provides a simple, free option for managing affiliate product rates within the AffiliateWP ecosystem. It has no known security issues and integrates well for basic needs. However, its limited features and reported poor customer support, including refund issues, may deter some users.

For those seeking more robust affiliate management or guaranteed support, exploring alternative plugins or paid solutions is advisable. This plugin suits users with minimal requirements who accept the potential need for additional purchases and limited support.