Installation
Afflyr installs like any standard WordPress plugin.
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
- Click Choose File and select the
afflyr.zip file you downloaded after purchase.
- Click Install Now, then Activate Plugin.
- You'll be redirected to the Afflyr setup wizard automatically.
License Activation
Your license key was emailed to you after purchase. It unlocks your plan tier and enables automatic plugin updates.
- In your WordPress admin, go to Afflyr → Settings → License.
- Paste your license key into the field and click Activate.
- A green checkmark confirms your license is active.
- Pro users will see Pro features unlock immediately.
Setup Wizard
The setup wizard runs automatically on first activation. It takes under 5 minutes and has no upsells.
- Connect WooCommerce — Afflyr detects WooCommerce automatically and links to your store.
- Set commission rate — Choose a global default (flat % or fixed $). You can override this per product later.
- Configure payout method — Connect PayPal or Stripe, or choose manual payout logging.
- Affiliate approval mode — Auto-approve new affiliates or require manual review.
- Done — Your affiliate program is live. Afflyr creates a registration page automatically.
Managing Affiliates
All affiliate management lives under Afflyr → Affiliates in your WordPress admin.
- Approve / reject pending affiliates from the queue.
- Edit an affiliate's commission rate, status, or referral slug.
- Bulk convert existing WordPress users to affiliates via the bulk action menu.
- Generate coupons and assign them to an affiliate in one click.
Commission Settings
Go to Afflyr → Settings → Commissions to configure your rates.
- Global rate — Default for all affiliates. Set as a percentage (e.g., 20%) or fixed amount (e.g., $10).
- Per-product override — Edit any WooCommerce product and set a custom Afflyr commission rate.
- Per-affiliate override — Set a unique rate for a specific affiliate in their profile.
- Excluded products — Add products that should never generate commission.
Processing Payouts
Go to Afflyr → Payouts to manage all affiliate payments.
- PayPal mass payout — Select affiliates, click Pay, and PayPal handles the rest.
- Stripe payout — Send via Stripe directly from the dashboard.
- Mark as Paid — For Venmo, bank transfer, check, or any other method. Add an optional note (e.g. "Paid via Venmo 2026-03-31"). The affiliate's balance updates immediately.
- Store credit — Issue store credit directly to the affiliate's WooCommerce account.