AffiliateWP – External Referral Links
3★ (2 ratings) · Current rank #7781
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- AffiliateWP – External Referral Links currently ranks #7781 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7742, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.2, shipped on Aug 27, 2025 (347 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
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Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.2 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-27 |
| Added to directory | 2015-05-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Allows affiliates to promote external landing pages by including the affiliate's ID or username in any outbound links to your e-commerce store.
Frequently asked questions
Is AffiliateWP – External Referral Links a free plugin?
Yes — AffiliateWP – External Referral Links is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use AffiliateWP – External Referral Links?
WordPress.org reports 700+ active installs.
How popular is AffiliateWP – External Referral Links?
As of August 8, 2026, AffiliateWP – External Referral Links ranks #7781 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #7742.
When was AffiliateWP – External Referral Links last updated?
AffiliateWP – External Referral Links was last updated on August 27, 2025 (version 1.2.2). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes AffiliateWP – External Referral Links?
AffiliateWP – External Referral Links is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2015.
