Shopify Affiliate Program
by Shopify
A strong fit for commerce educators and comparison publishers with merchant-focused audiences, provided they verify regional bounty rates before forecasting revenue.
- Commission
- $150
- Cookie window
- 30 days
- Payout threshold
- $10 USD
- Structure
- Flat bounty
Up to $150 USD per qualified full-price Basic, Grow or Advanced referral; amount varies by referral location.
Where to apply
Visit Shopify's affiliate page and select “Become an affiliate” to begin an application.
Partnership contact
No direct contact was found in public sources.
Best path to reach them
- Go to https://www.shopify.com/affiliates and select “Become an affiliate” to start the application.
- Existing affiliates can use “Affiliate Log In” on that page and look for program support contact options.
- Search LinkedIn for Shopify affiliate program managers to identify a relevant partnerships contact.
The review
Shopify pays affiliates up to $150 USD for referring new merchants who purchase qualifying full-price plans, with payouts varying by referral location. The program offers a 30-day click attribution window, extended tracking for trial signups up to 400 days, and withdrawals from a $10 USD balance.
What works
- No commission caps and no joining fee.
- Trial signups receive extended conversion tracking for up to 400 days.
- Low $10 USD withdrawal threshold.
- Custom referral links, analytics and promotional assets are provided.
Watch out for
- The $150 bounty is a maximum; regional payout rates are not included in the supplied text.
- Referrals must purchase a full-price qualifying plan to earn commission.
- Commissions are credited only on the 22nd for the prior month's referrals.
- Applications are reviewed for audience quality and relevance; approval is not guaranteed.
Potential top partners
- Website Builder ExpertComparison
Website-builder comparisons can reach entrepreneurs choosing an ecommerce platform.
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Software reviews and website-building guides align with merchants evaluating store platforms.
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Ecommerce platform comparisons attract readers with direct merchant-platform purchase intent.
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Online-store education suits Shopify's focus on entrepreneurship and new merchant referrals.
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Paid via Direct deposit, Bank transfer, PayPal.
Sources used in this audit
- https://www.shopify.com/affiliates
- https://www.shopify.com/blog/53669701-how-to-set-up-an-affiliate-program-for-your-shopify-store
- https://www.shopify.com/blog/best-affiliate-programs
- https://apps.shopify.com/categories/marketing-and-conversion-advertising-affiliate-programs/all
- https://www.shopify.com/blog/affiliate-programs-for-retailers
- https://www.shopify.com/blog/affiliate-marketing
- https://www.shopify.com/blog/affiliate-commission
- https://www.shopify.com/partners
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d2Q5iyRKsM
- https://www.shopify.com/contact
- https://www.shopify.com/partnerships
- https://www.shopify.com/partners/contact
- https://help.shopify.com/en/partners/help-support/faq/partner-program
- https://www.shopify.com/partners/blog/shopify-partner-support
- https://www.shopify.com/blog/affiliate-manager
Member reviews (1)
Aisha B.
Easy sell to a beginner audience. I do miss the old recurring structure.
September 2, 2026