InstaWP Affiliate Program
The InstaWP Affiliate Program pays you a 5% recurring commission — for life every time someone you refer becomes a paying InstaWP customer. There are no caps, no approval process, and you don't even need to be an InstaWP customer yourself. If you write about WordPress, teach it, build with it, or just recommend good tools, you can start earning.
This page explains how the program works and how to join.
💡 The Affiliate Program is different from the in-app Referral Program. The Referral Program gives you and a friend $20 in InstaWP credit each when they sign up — see View Referral Programs. The Affiliate Program, described on this page, pays real recurring cash commissions through a separate affiliate dashboard.
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How it works
- Sign up free for the affiliate program — no approval needed, so you can start right away.
- Share your unique referral link in your content, newsletter, course, video, or community.
- When someone clicks your link and subscribes to a paid InstaWP plan within 60 days, you're credited for that sale thanks to a 60-day tracking cookie.
- You earn 5% of everything that customer pays, for as long as they stay subscribed.
Commission and payouts
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Commission rate | 5% recurring, for the lifetime of the customer |
| Earning cap | None — unlimited referrals, unlimited earnings |
| Cookie window | 60 days — a referral still counts if they subscribe within 60 days of clicking your link |
| Payout method | PayPal |
| Minimum payout | $50 — once your approved commissions reach $50, the payout is sent automatically |
| Payout timing | Commissions are paid 45 days after the sale, once the refund window has cleared |
Because commissions are recurring, your earnings compound over time: every active customer you refer keeps paying you month after month, on top of any new referrals you add.
Who it's for
You don't need a huge audience — there's no minimum. The program works especially well for:
- Creators and educators — tutorial makers, course creators, and YouTubers who show people how to build with WordPress.
- Bloggers and marketers — anyone who writes WordPress or hosting reviews, comparisons, or newsletters.
- Developers and agencies — recommend InstaWP to peers, clients, and your community.
How to join
Step 1: Open the affiliate sign-up page: instawp.com/affiliate.
Step 2: Click Sign up free and create your affiliate account. No approval is required — you get instant access to your affiliate dashboard.
Step 3: Copy your unique referral link from the dashboard and start sharing it. The dashboard is where you track your clicks, referrals, approved commissions, and payouts.
That's it — every qualifying subscription made through your link starts earning you 5% recurring commission.
Program terms at a glance
- No approval needed — sign up and promote immediately.
- No audience minimum — anyone can join.
- You don't have to be a customer — an active InstaWP subscription is not required.
- 60-day cookie — referrals count for 60 days after the click.
- 5% recurring, no caps — you earn for the full lifetime of every referred customer.
- $50 minimum payout via PayPal, paid 45 days after the sale once refunds clear.
FAQ
Do I need an active InstaWP subscription to be an affiliate? No. You can join and earn without ever being a paying InstaWP customer.
Do I need to be approved before I can promote? No. There's no approval step — you can start sharing your link the moment you sign up.
Is there a minimum audience size? No. There's no follower or traffic requirement to join.
When do I get paid? Once your approved commissions reach the $50 minimum, the payout is sent automatically via PayPal. Commissions are paid 45 days after the sale, after the refund window clears.
How long does a referral stay attributed to me? For 60 days from the click. If the person subscribes to a paid plan within that window, the sale is credited to you.
How is this different from the Referral Program in my account? The Referral Program rewards you and a friend with $20 of InstaWP credit each. The Affiliate Program pays 5% recurring cash commissions and is managed in its own affiliate dashboard.
Related Articles
- View Referral Programs — Earn $20 credit for referring a friend
- View Hosting Sales — Track your WaaS hosting sales
- View Template Sales — Track your template sales
- InstaWP Credits — How InstaWP credits work
- Accounts Overview — Manage your account