Shopify Affiliate Program

Shopify's program that pays a fixed amount when a referred merchant starts a paid Basic, Grow or Advanced plan.

Go to programChecked on 10/14/2026
  • Commission100
  • Cookie window75
  • Traffic freedom50
  • Getting started50

A value from 0 to 100 from published facts. It does not rate the quality of the program or its products, it only measures how attractive the terms are for affiliates. How the gauge is calculated

Facts

Commissionup to $150 per sale
DetailsFixed amount per referred paid plan sign-up: 150 USD for merchants in the US and many other countries, 25 USD for others.
ModelFixed payout
Cookie30 days
NetworkImpact
Minimum payout10 USD
Instant approvalno
Who can joinSole proprietors accepted
Pays inUSA
Company based inCanada
Sourceshopify.com/affiliates
NicheSoftware, Marketing

Allowed traffic sources

  • SEO and blogsunknown
  • Social mediaunknown
  • Paid searchunknown
  • Brand biddingunknown
  • Emailunknown
  • Coupon sitesunknown

How to join

  1. Open the Shopify affiliate page and use the sign-up link.
  2. Apply with your site or channel. Applications are usually processed within 24 hours and you get an email.
  3. After approval, get your referral link and your dashboard, powered by Impact.
  4. Share your link with merchants.

Go to sign-up

Commission in detail

CategoryRate
Qualified referral (full-price plan: Basic, Grow or Advanced)Up to $150 USD, varies by referral location

Commission is earned when a referred merchant buys a full-price plan. There is no cap on total commission. Full terms are at help.shopify.com/en/affiliates/earnings.

Payout

Minimum balance for withdrawal is $10 USD. Pay by direct deposit or PayPal in most countries. Commissions are credited once a month, on the 22nd, for the previous month's referrals. You can withdraw at a set balance or on a bi-weekly schedule.

Rules you should know

  • Approval is not guaranteed. Shopify looks for an active website, an established audience and original commerce content.
  • Applications can be declined for content that does not match Shopify's brand.
  • Commission applies only to full-price plan purchases through your unique link.
  • Referrals are tracked for 30 days after the click. Free trials extend tracking up to 400 days.

Our assessment

Good for

Publishers covering e-commerce, business or website building.

Not for

Those expecting payment for Plus or Enterprise referrals.

Strengths
  • Fixed amounts with no cap
  • Free trial sign-ups are tracked for up to 400 days
Catches
  • Approval is not guaranteed
  • Only full-price payments on certain plans qualify

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Shopify pay per referral?

Up to $150 USD per qualified referral, depending on the referral location.

How long is the Shopify affiliate cookie?

30 days from the click. If the referral starts a free trial, tracking extends up to 400 days.

What is the minimum payout for Shopify affiliates?

$10 USD.

How long does Shopify take to approve affiliates?

Applications are typically processed within 24 hours, and you are notified by email.

Do free trials earn commission at Shopify?

No. Commission is paid when the merchant buys a full-price plan.

Change log

10/14/2026: first check of all values against the official source.

No official information found for: traffic rules. These values show as unknown and count as neutral in the gauge.

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