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Affiliates Manager vs Affiliates (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Affiliates Manager

Affiliates Manager

4.1(61)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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VS
Affiliates

Affiliates

4.5(138)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Affiliates

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Affiliates has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 138 reviews) while Affiliates Manager leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Affiliates Manager has accumulated 1.0M+ total downloads while Affiliates has 432K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Affiliates Manager
►
Affiliates4.5/5
Total Reviews
61Affiliates Manager
►
Affiliates138
Active Installs
9.0K+Affiliates Manager
◄
Affiliates2.0K+
Total Downloads
1.0M+Affiliates Manager
◄
Affiliates432K+
Support Resolution
N/AAffiliates Manager
Affiliates100%
Last Updated
2 months agoAffiliates Manager
◄
Affiliates2 months ago
First Released
2014Affiliates Manager
Affiliates2011
Age
12 yearsAffiliates Manager
Affiliates15 years
WP Requires
3.5+Affiliates Manager
Affiliates6.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Affiliates Manager
Affiliates7.4+
Business Model
FreeAffiliates Manager
AffiliatesFree
Latest Version
2.9.49Affiliates Manager
Affiliates5.4.1

Rating Breakdown

Affiliates Manager

4.1/5(61 reviews)
5
70%
4
7%
3
2%
2
5%
1
16%

Affiliates

4.5/5(138 reviews)
5
81%
4
7%
3
1%
2
2%
1
9%

Recent Reviews

Affiliates Manager Reviews

by imrankhattak

you solved my issue

its working fine but plz add more features to this plugin

by dhovorka

It’s not holding what it promisses

Well, well, well. First, you need to purchase to find out that the complete system is relying on cookies. What a shame, this is not practical, once a user is deleting his browser, referral sales are n

by Marc

Dev refuse to fix bugs, finding excuses instead

I have tried for more than 3 years to have them fix a bug. The plugin is not loading jquery and css when language is other than default. Instead lof looking at how to help a paying customer, they say

Affiliates Reviews

by lpazdzioch

Just installed the plugin

Just installed and walking throught the process. Very new at this and it takes time to learn.

by Philos

Installed

Checked the settings. Played around with the features. Let me just say, the plugin is still activated. That means…

by nbwpp

Works well with my WooCommerce installation.

Needed a solution for an affiliate program on my site and stumbled on this. It works well with my WooCommerce installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Affiliates Manager or Affiliates more popular?
Affiliates Manager has 9.0K+ active installations while Affiliates has 2.0K+. Affiliates Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Affiliates Manager or Affiliates?
Affiliates Manager has a 4.1/5 rating from 61 reviews, while Affiliates has a 4.5/5 rating from 138 reviews.
Are Affiliates Manager and Affiliates free?
Affiliates Manager is free and Affiliates is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Affiliates Manager or Affiliates?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Affiliates Manager was last updated 2 months ago and Affiliates was last updated 2 months ago.

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