Affiliate Program Shopify Apps – Analytics & Insights
(Updated October 2026) Track the top affiliate program Shopify apps with live rankings, market share, geography, and review data — updated weekly from the Shopify App Store. This keyword page shows where each app stands today and how its position has shifted over time.
Top Affiliate Program Shopify Apps Ranked Today
Top 10 affiliate program Shopify apps ranked by current App Store position, with market share and review counts. Updated weekly.
| App | Rank | Market Share | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
 UpPromote Affiliate Marketing | 1 | 75.09% 2.47 | 3,895 84 |
 Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy | 2 1 | 14.72% 5.38 | 1,114 35 |
 BixGrow Affiliate Marketing | 3 1 | 5.83% 2.61 | 1,338 25 |
 Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing | 4 | 2.49% 0.39 | 267 7 |
 Simple Affiliate | 5 | 0.78% 0.07 | 124 2 |
 Referral Candy & Affiliate | 6 1 | 0.32% 0.12 | 1,483 5 |
 Shopify Collabs | 7 1 | 0.43% 0.13 | 439 15 |
 Referral Program ‑ Shopjar | 8 2 | 0.16% 0.10 | 153 10 |
 GOAFFPRO ‑ Affiliate Marketing | 9 | 0.12% 0.00 | 954 6 |
 Shortly — Affiliate Marketing | 10 2 | 0.04% 0.07 | 177 1 |
Key Insights:
- UpPromote Affiliate Marketing commands 75.1% market share, 60.4pp ahead of Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy — a concentrated affiliate program category.
- In the last 30 days, 3 apps climbed and 3 dropped in ranking among the top 10 tracked affiliate program apps.
- UpPromote Affiliate Marketing added the most new reviews this month (+84) — strong adoption momentum.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends for Affiliate Program Shopify Apps
Monthly ranking and market share trends for the top 5 affiliate program Shopify apps over the past year — see how each app's App Store position and market share have shifted month by month.
Charts Data
| App | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 | Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UpPromote Affiliate Marketing | #1 | #1 | #1 | #1 | #1 | #1 |
| Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy | #3 | #3 | #3 | #3 | #3 | #21 |
| BixGrow Affiliate Marketing | #22 | #2 | #2 | #2 | #2 | #31 |
| Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing | #41 | #62 | #42 | #4 | #4 | #4 |
| Simple Affiliate | #51 | #41 | #51 | #5 | #5 | #5 |
Key Insights:
- UpPromote Affiliate Marketing's ranking held steady from #1 to #1 over the charted period.
- 3 of 5 top affiliate program apps improved their position; 1 declined — a mixed picture.
- UpPromote Affiliate Marketing's market share is 75.1% — losing -1.9pp since the start of the chart.
Affiliate Program Shopify Apps — Market Share by Country
Top 5 countries driving installs for affiliate program Shopify apps, with current market share and 30-day change versus the previous month.
| Country | Market Share | Change |
|---|---|---|
 United States | 43.7% | 2.23 |
 United Kingdom | 8.1% | 0.27 |
 Germany | 8.0% | 0.10 |
 Australia | 5.6% | 0.87 |
 Canada | 4.9% | 0.50 |
Key Insights:
- United States accounts for 43.7% of affiliate program app installs — the single largest market.
- Top 3 markets (United States, United Kingdom, Germany) collectively cover 59.7% of all tracked affiliate program installs — highly concentrated demand.
- Australia is the fastest-growing market this month (+0.9pp) — emerging demand worth watching.
Fastest to 1,000 Reviews — Affiliate Program Shopify Apps
Race-style view of how the top 5 affiliate program Shopify apps reached 1,000 reviews — months since launch on the X-axis, cumulative review count on the Y-axis.
Charts Data
| App | Months to Reach 1,000 Reviews | Current Review Count |
|---|---|---|
| BixGrow Affiliate Marketing | 46 | 1,323 |
| UpPromote Affiliate Marketing | 52 | 3,843 |
| Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy | 64 | 1,103 |
| Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing | Not yet reached | 269 |
| Simple Affiliate | Not yet reached | 124 |
Key Insights:
- BixGrow Affiliate Marketing reached 1,000 reviews fastest — in 46 months since launch.
- UpPromote Affiliate Marketing crossed 1,000 reviews in 52 months — 6 months behind BixGrow Affiliate Marketing.
- 2 of the top 5 affiliate program apps haven't yet crossed 1,000 reviews — Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing is closest at 269 cumulative.
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Top Affiliate Program Shopify Apps Ranked by Position
UpPromote Affiliate Marketing dominates affiliate program with 75.1% market share — a clear category leader Shopify merchants gravitate to first, 60.4pp ahead of Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy (14.7%). BixGrow Affiliate Marketing sits at #3 with 5.8% share, rounding out the top tier. Together, the top 3 apps absorb 95.6% of all affiliate program installs — a highly concentrated landscape with limited room for new entrants. Referral Program ‑ Shopjar is the standout mover this month, climbing 2 positions — a momentum signal worth tracking.
UpPromote Affiliate Marketing's 75.1% share looks dominant, but Shortly — Affiliate Marketing slipped 2 positions this month and the rest of the top 5 has reshuffled. Affiliate Program apps are settled at the top and contested below — for merchants whose needs aren't a perfect UpPromote Affiliate Marketing fit, the #2–#5 apps often surface better niche options.
Live Ranking and Market Share Trends Across Affiliate Program Shopify Apps
UpPromote Affiliate Marketing held #1 steadily from Oct 2025 to Oct 2026 — an entrenched leader in affiliate program that challengers haven't displaced. Across the top 5 plotted affiliate program apps, 3 improved their ranking while 1 declined — the category is moving upward overall. UpPromote Affiliate Marketing's share contracted -1.9pp from 77.0% (Oct 2025) to 75.1% (Oct 2026) — a meaningful narrowing of the leader's gap against other affiliate program apps over this window.
4 of 5 plotted affiliate program apps moved positions in this window — recent trajectory beats current rank as a signal when a category is reshuffling this actively.
Review Growth Velocity in Affiliate Program — Which Apps Grew Fastest
BixGrow Affiliate Marketing reached 1,000 reviews in 46 months since launch — the fastest ramp among the top 5 affiliate program apps tracked here. UpPromote Affiliate Marketing in 52 months, and Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy took 64 months to cross the same milestone, a 18-month spread between the fastest and slowest in the set.
2 apps on this chart haven't yet crossed 1,000 reviews: Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing at 269, Simple Affiliate at 124 cumulative reviews. Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing is closest to the milestone — its current count puts it roughly 27% of the way to 1,000.
The 18-month spread between BixGrow Affiliate Marketing and Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy reaching 1,000 reviews suggests a competitive affiliate program category — leaders pulled ahead by roughly a year, but no single app dominated launch-to-milestone speed. The ramp differences likely reflect both product quality and timing-of-launch rather than one clear category winner.
Top 5 Apps in Affiliate Program
- UpPromote Affiliate Marketing — Category leader for affiliate program with 75.1% market share and 4.9★.
- Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy — Climbed 1 position this month to rank #2 — 14.7% share, 5.0★.
- BixGrow Affiliate Marketing — Currently ranked #3 with 5.8% market share and 4.9★.
- Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing — Ranks #4 for affiliate program with 2.5% market share and 5.0★.
- Simple Affiliate — Ranks #5 for affiliate program with 0.8% market share and 4.9★.
Affiliate Program Shopify Apps — Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best affiliate program app on Shopify?
UpPromote Affiliate Marketing is the leading affiliate program app on Shopify, holding 75.1% of category market share with 3,895 reviews — a clear default for most merchants.
2. Which affiliate program app has the highest market share on Shopify?
UpPromote Affiliate Marketing holds the highest market share among affiliate program apps at 75.1% (-2.47pp vs 30 days ago). Market share here is estimated from each app's recent review velocity, with rank-weighted adjustment because positions in keyword search drive most installs.
3. How many affiliate program apps are tracked on Shopify?
ShopDigest tracks 96 affiliate program apps on the Shopify App Store. Rankings, market share, geography, and review data refresh weekly.
4. Which affiliate program app is growing the fastest on Shopify?
Referral Program ‑ Shopjar has shown the strongest ranking momentum, climbing 2 positions over the past 30 days. Use the Rankings tab to see full month-over-month trajectories.
5. Where are affiliate program apps most popular on Shopify?
United States has the highest concentration of affiliate program app installs at 43.7%, followed by United Kingdom at 8.1%. The Geography tab shows the full country-by-country breakdown.
6. How is market share calculated for affiliate program on Shopify keyword pages?
For keyword pages, market share is rank-weighted — apps at position #1 carry roughly 40× the weight of apps at position #22, and apps beyond #22 are excluded. This reflects the reality that Shopify keyword search traffic concentrates heavily at the top of results.
7. Which affiliate program app reached 1,000 reviews fastest on Shopify?
BixGrow Affiliate Marketing hit 1,000 reviews in 46 months since launch — the fastest review ramp among tracked affiliate program Shopify apps. See the Review Champions chart above for the full race.
