Features & Specs
To use AffiliateWP’s Checkout Referrals, you’ve got to know this: it’s one of those smart little helpers that turns your ordinary checkout into a commission-giving powerhouse. Think of it like letting customers decide who gets the commission as they check out. Customers pick an affiliate—by name or ID—and that affiliate earns the credit. No more digging through URLs or hoping the right referral code sticks.
Now, is it legit? Totally. This is the 100% original GPL licensed version—fully legal, secure, and ready for updates. No cracked or nulled files messing things up behind the scenes.
How does it work at checkout?
Once you activate the addon, a simple select menu or text field pops up during checkout—unless a referral link is already being tracked, then it stays hidden. You can set the text above it (“Who should we credit?”), choose whether it’s required, and even decide how to sort affiliates—by name, nicename, or nickname. All those little settings make sure it fits seamlessly with your WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, or Restrict Content Pro setup. AffiliateWP+1
Most-common question: “What if a referrer link is already used?”
Here’s the human-friendly scoop: if someone already used a referral link, the dropdown vanishes—AffiliateWP assumes the tracking is handled. It’s smart enough to avoid confusion. AffiliateWP+1
What you’ll notice when it’s working well
Your checkout finishes faster because everything’s right there for the customer to choose. Plus, your affiliate list stays correct—you’ll see the selected affiliate’s name, ID, and commission amount right in the order details. All tracked cleanly. AffiliateWP
If you want to tweak it, you go into: AffiliateWP → Settings → Checkout Referrals. There you’ll customize labels, affiliate display opts, and even make choosing an affiliate mandatory before checkout. AffiliateWP
So in short—AffiliateWP Checkout Referrals turns your checkout into an interactive, commission-smart experience that keeps things simple for customers and clears up tracking for you. It’s lightweight, adds trust, and keeps your affiliate program slick and efficient.
