AffiliateWP Direct Link Tracking

Visible affiliate referral URLs can make some visitors hesitant to follow a link. This plugin lets affiliates send traffic directly from approved domains, keeping referral parameters out of the URLs visitors see. It stores referral data using cookies so affiliate referrals can still be attributed when a conversion occurs.

Manage submitted domains from a dedicated Direct Links screen in WordPress. You can approve, reject, deactivate, or delete domains, set a maximum number of domains per affiliate, and blacklist domains. Tracking can be enabled for all affiliates or selected affiliates, with email notifications for domain submissions and decisions.

Features

• Direct link tracking: Affiliates can send visitors from approved domains directly to your site without visible affiliate referral URLs.
• Domain approval: Review affiliate domain submissions and approve only the domains allowed to earn commission through direct link tracking.
• Central domain management: Use the Direct Links admin screen to approve, reject, deactivate, or delete affiliate domains.
• Flexible tracking controls: Enable direct link tracking across all affiliates or choose which individual affiliates can use it.
• Domain submission limits: Set a maximum number of domains each affiliate can submit for direct link tracking.
• Domain blacklist: Add domains to a blacklist to prevent them from being submitted for direct link tracking.
• Email notifications: Send email notifications to you and affiliates when domains are submitted, approved, or rejected.

Best for

• WordPress sites running an affiliate program
• Affiliate managers reviewing domain submissions
• Affiliates using direct links to promote a site