WP Engine Affiliate Program
ActiveManaged WordPress host on Everflow paying at least $200 per new plan (or the first month's payment if higher), $100 on Lite, with a 180-day cookie.
Quick answer
Yes. WP Engine pays a one-time commission through Everflow of at least $200 on each new hosting plan, or the first month's payment if that is higher, and $100 on Lite plans. Referrals are credited for 180 days, and payment follows once the account is 62 days old.
At a glance
SaaS Affiliate Score
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- Commission
- $200+
- Recurring
- One-time
- Cookie window
- 180 days
- Minimum payout
- Not publicly disclosed
- Network
- Everflow
About WP Engine
WP Engine sells managed WordPress hosting. Its affiliate program runs on Everflow and pays a one-time commission on each new hosting plan: $100 for a Lite plan, and for every other plan at least $200, or the amount of the customer's first monthly payment when that is larger. The $200 is a floor, not a ceiling. Referrals are credited for 180 days with cross-domain tracking. Commission is paid on or around the 20th of the month after the referral reaches 62 days of age, as long as the account is in good standing. A cancellation voids the commission, and plan upgrades or add-ons never earn one. The page also mentions progressively higher payouts and bonus commissions for sending several referrals a month, without giving figures.
Listed in: High ticket SaaS affiliate programs
Commission details
$200 minimum or 100% of the first month's payment, whichever is higher, on most plans; $100 on Lite plans
- Commission type
- Fixed
- Recurring
- No — one-time payment per sale
- Commission currency
- USD
Payouts and tracking
- Payout frequency
- Monthly (around the 20th, once the referral reaches 62 days)
- Payment methods
- Not publicly disclosed
- Payout currency
- USD
Attribution window. WP Engine states a 180-day cookie period with cross-domain tracking, and encourages linking to any WP Engine page that is useful to your audience.
Promotional rules
What WP Engine allows and forbids before you promote it.
- Direct linking is expressly forbidden; affiliates found direct linking lose any pending commissions and are removed from the program.
- Affiliate links may only be placed on domains you own. To promote on YouTube or Facebook, link to a landing page of your own that carries the affiliate link.
- Only new hosting plan sign-ups earn commission; plan upgrades and add-ons do not.
- A commission is voided if the referred customer cancels, the most common reason WP Engine gives for voids.
- Self-submitted referrals are against policy, and a high volume of sign-ups can trigger that check.
- Generic promo codes are available; custom coupons are reserved for high-performing partners and decided case by case.
- The page does not address PPC or brand-term bidding, and no separate terms document was found.
Requirements
Applications go through Everflow: click Register Now, create an Everflow account if you do not have one, and WP Engine reviews the application. Approved affiliates are emailed a tracking link and get the dashboard, banners and, on request, a co-branded landing page.
Who this is best for
Good fit
- Agencies and developers who move clients onto new WP Engine plans, where each non-Lite plan earns at least $200
- Review and comparison sites whose readers research for weeks, covered by the 180-day window
- Publishers who own their site, since links are allowed only on domains you control
Poor fit
- Affiliates seeking recurring income: each new plan pays once, and upgrades or add-ons pay nothing
- Creators who publish only on YouTube or Facebook, who must route clicks through a landing page on their own domain
- PPC affiliates who send ad clicks straight to WP Engine, since direct linking voids pending commissions
Pros and limitations
Pros
- Non-Lite plans pay at least $200, and more when the first monthly payment is above $200
- Referrals are credited for 180 days, with cross-domain tracking across WP Engine pages
- Deep links to any WP Engine page, with help from [email protected]
- Bonus commissions for sending multiple referrals in a month (amounts not published)
Limitations
- Lite-plan sales earn $100, half the $200 floor on other plans
- Payment waits until the referral is 62 days old, then lands around the 20th of the next month
- A referred customer who cancels takes the commission with them
- Direct linking means voided pending commissions and removal from the program
How to join
- 1Click Register Now on wpengine.com/affiliate-program
- 2Create an Everflow account if you do not already have one, and complete the application
- 3Once approved, use the tracking link WP Engine emails you; ask [email protected] for deep links or a co-branded landing page
WP Engine vs the Web Hosting median
| Term | WP Engine | Category median | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recurring term | One-time | One-time | 5 |
| Cookie window | 180 days | 60 days | 6 |
Medians across published Web Hosting programs that disclose each term. Undisclosed terms are left out, not counted as zero.
Program change history
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Sources and verification
- Official
Frequently asked questions
How much does WP Engine pay per referral?
$100 for a Lite plan. Every other plan pays at least $200, or the full first month's payment if that is higher. It is a one-time commission per new hosting plan.
How long is the WP Engine affiliate cookie?
180 days, with cross-domain tracking across WP Engine pages.
Does WP Engine pay commission on upgrades?
No. Commissions are earned only on new hosting plan sign-ups; upgrades and add-ons do not qualify, and a commission is voided if the customer cancels.
When does WP Engine pay affiliates?
On or around the 20th of the month after the referral reaches 62 days of age, provided the account is still in good standing.
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