AffiliateWP Allow Own Referrals

AffiliateWP normally stops affiliates from earning commission when they buy through their own referral link or coupon code. That rule protects against self-referral, but it can also leave loyal affiliates without a reward when they purchase from the store they promote.

This plugin removes that restriction. Affiliates who use their own link or coupon code for a personal order earn commission as usual, and tracking stays in place. A simple toggle switches the behavior on or off, so store owners decide when it applies. It works with the payment gateways and commission structures that AffiliateWP supports, and it needs no coding.

Features

• Commission on own purchases: Affiliates earn commission on orders they place themselves, which AffiliateWP blocks by default. This gives them a direct reason to buy from the store they promote.
• Works with referral links: When an affiliate buys after following their own referral link, the order counts as a referral and earns commission like any other.
• Works with coupon codes: Affiliates who use their own coupon code for a personal purchase are credited as well, so both ways of tracking referrals are covered.
• Simple on and off toggle: A single toggle enables or disables the feature, so you can change the rule without disrupting your existing affiliate workflow.
• Built for AffiliateWP: The plugin is an add-on for AffiliateWP and fits into your current setup, with minimal configuration and no coding knowledge needed.
• Tracking stays transparent: Lifting the default restriction leaves referral tracking in place, so own-purchase commissions are recorded the same way as other referrals.
• Payment gateway support: It supports all payment gateways that AffiliateWP supports, so your checkout options do not need to change.
• Existing commission structures: The plugin supports the commission structures available in AffiliateWP, so your current rates and rules carry over to own purchases.

Best for

• Stores running an AffiliateWP affiliate program
• Merchants who want to reward loyal affiliates' own orders
• Program managers who need a simple on and off setting