Commerce for them.Commissions for you.
Get paid to refer new merchants to Shopify. Join the program built for every type of commerce expert.
Creators
Share Shopify in your videos, podcasts, and social posts.
Course Makers
Include Shopify in your courses, webinars, and tutorials.
Content Publishers
Publish reviews, comparisons, and guides that link to Shopify.
Commerce Experts
Bring merchants to Shopify for builds, launches, and migrations.
App Partners
Recommend Shopify across your site, docs, and developer content.
Calculate your earnings
Referrals per month
Earn up to $150 USD per qualified referral.
Up to $9,000 USD
Calculations are estimates only. Commissions are paid for every signup to the Basic, Grow or Advanced paid plans. Commission amounts vary by referral location. View full payout rates and terms.
No commission caps. Ever.
Start earningFast track your success
Personal dashboard
Complete with custom referral links, in-depth analytics, payment tracking, and more.
Ready-to-go assets
Skip the design work with banners, logos, videos, and ads designed to convert.
Guides and resources
Access playbooks, articles, and newsletters to drive more referrals.
Reliable, easy payouts
Get paid on time by direct deposit or bank transfer in your choice of 80+ currencies.
Refer every type of seller
Commerce beginners
With intuitive AI and drag-and-drop tools, anyone can launch in minutes.
Inventory-free sellers
Dropshipping and print-on-demand options for a low-cost start.
Social sellers
Social media commerce integrations for those monetizing their following.
In-person sellers
Our flexible POS solutions are perfect for selling at events and pop-ups.
Shopify’s scale is your greatest selling point
Millions
of businesses trust Shopify
175+ countries
with Shopify businesses
15% higher
conversion than competitors
Start earning today
01
Apply to become a Shopify affiliate
02
Share your custom affiliate link
03
Collect commission on every qualified referral
Frequently asked questions
The Shopify Affiliate Program is free to join and enables you to monetize your audience and earn commission for every qualified Shopify merchant referral you send our way. As an affiliate, you can earn a commission when new merchants purchase a full-priced Shopify store plan through your unique affiliate referral link.
The Shopify Affiliate Program is open to anyone with an audience of merchants at any stage of their business journey. However, not every application is approved as we prioritize quality and relevance.
Ideal Shopify Affiliates typically:
- Own and manage an active website
- Have an established audience
- Create original content focused on commerce or entrepreneurship
- Have experience with Shopify or other commerce platforms
As a Shopify Affiliate, you can earn commission when new merchants sign up for a full priced Shopify store plan through your unique affiliate referral link. Your referrals are tracked throughout their sign-up process, and your commission is earned when your referred merchants purchase a full-price plan.
The Shopify Affiliate Program supports payment by direct deposit to your bank account or PayPal in most countries.
The Shopify Affiliate Program requires that you earn a minimum balance of $10 USD before withdrawals can be made. Affiliates can choose to be paid when their balance reaches a certain amount or on a bi-weekly basis. Please note that Shopify issues commissions to your balance only once a month on the 22nd of each month, for the prior month’s referrals. This is independent of your withdrawal settings.
We track all referrals for 30 days from the moment someone clicks your link. If your referral signs up for a free trial, we automatically track when that store becomes a Paid Trial & Full Price store for up to 400 days.
No, the Shopify Affiliate Program is completely free to join.
No! There is no cap on how much you can earn as a Shopify Affiliate making your earning potential limitless!
Yes, Shopify Merchants can join the Shopify Affiliate Program! Your personal experience using Shopify can provide valuable insights to your audience, and you can earn affiliate commissions by sharing your success story. Some of our best performing affiliates are Shopify Merchants!
You’ll be able to keep track of your affiliate performance and earned commissions all within your personal dashboard powered by Impact. You’ll have access to this once your application to join our program has been approved.
Applications to join our program are typically processed within 24 hours. We strive to review all applications as quickly as possible, but on some occasions, processing may take longer. You will receive a notification via email once your application has been approved.
We provide affiliates with a variety of promotional materials to help you effectively share Shopify with your audience. These materials include creative banners, text links, and ready-to-use content in our core languages to help you share Shopify. You can access these resources through your affiliate dashboard to enhance your marketing efforts and drive conversions.
There are several reasons why an application may be declined. Common factors include not meeting the eligibility criteria, such as lacking an active website or established audience, or if your content does not align with our brand.
For support and general inquiries you may have regarding your Shopify Affiliate partnership, you can reach out to our dedicated affiliate support team via email at affiliates@shopify.com.