AffiliateWP Allow Own Referrals 1.2

AffiliateWP Allow Own Referrals is a WordPress plugin that changes a default AffiliateWP behavior: by preventing affiliates from earning commissions on their own purchases, AffiliateWP typically treats self-referrals as ineligible. This plugin enables affiliates to earn commissions on their own orders when customers use their affiliate links or coupon codes.

For WooCommerce and other AffiliateWP-supported checkout flows, it helps align incentives with affiliate efforts by turning self-attribution into commissionable actions. The result is clearer motivation for affiliates and more consistent referral tracking directly within your WordPress site.

Main Features

• Own referral commissions enabled — Allows affiliates to earn commission on purchases they make themselves.
• Works with affiliate links — Credits commissions when an affiliate uses their own AffiliateWP tracking link.
• Works with coupon codes — Supports commission earning when orders use an affiliate’s own coupon code.
• Seamless AffiliateWP integration — Designed specifically to extend AffiliateWP’s standard commission logic.
• Automatic behavior override — When installed and activated, it changes the “no own referrals” rule.
• Checkout flow compatibility — Keeps the purchase process running normally while applying commission eligibility.
• Clear referral incentives — Lets affiliates understand that self-attributed referrals can count toward earnings.

Benefits

• Higher motivation — Affiliates are more likely to stay active when their own sales can count.
• Better engagement — Encourages affiliates to share their links and use their own best-practice promotions.
• More consistent attribution — Link- and coupon-based self-referrals are treated the same way as other referrals.
• Improved transparency — Commission rules better reflect the incentives you want to promote within your program.
• Effort-to-reward alignment — Supports loyalty by rewarding affiliates for actions tied to their promotion efforts.

Who is it suitable for?

• AffiliateWP publishers who want self-referrals to be commissionable.
• WooCommerce stores using affiliate links and coupon code campaigns.
• Affiliate marketers who frequently purchase through their own tracking.
• Content sites running referral-based promotions with AffiliateWP.
• Agencies managing affiliate programs for multiple WordPress clients.
• Community or creator ecosystems where affiliates expect their own links to count.