# AffiliateWP – Force Pending Referrals

> AffiliateWP has 500+ active installs and 175 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** AffiliateWP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Force all referrals to a "pending" status.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 15,905
- **Downloads (30 days):** 175 (+42.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** May 8, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Syed Balkhi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/smub/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/affiliatewp-force-pending-referrals/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [AffiliateWP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/affiliatewp/) | #11 | 22 |
| [force pending](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/force-pending/) | #1 | 1 |
| [manual referral approval](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/manual-referral-approval/) | #1 | 1 |
| [pending referrals](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pending-referrals/) | #1 | 1 |
| [referral status](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/referral-status/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| AffiliateWP | #34 | 99 |
| force pending | #3 | 378 |
| manual referral approval | #9 | 44 |
| pending referrals | #3 | 93 |
| referral status | #36 | 344 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 97.6%
- 1.0: 2.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AffiliateWP – Affiliate Area Tabs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatewp-affiliate-area-tabs/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 20, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 2 | [AffiliateWP – Order Details For Affiliates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatewp-order-details-for-affiliates/) | 2K+ | — | May 8, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [AffiliateWP – Affiliate Product Rates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatewp-affiliate-product-rates/) | 1K+ | 3/5 (2) | May 8, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [AffiliateWP – Affiliate QR Codes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatewp-affiliate-qr-codes/) | 1K+ | — | Jun 3, 2022 | 27/100 |
| 5 | [AffiliateWP – Affiliate Info](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatewp-affiliate-info/) | 1K+ | — | May 8, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 6 | [AffiliateWP – Leaderboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatewp-leaderboard/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 8, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 7 | [AffiliateWP – WooCommerce Redirect Affiliates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatewp-woocommerce-redirect-affiliates/) | 1K+ | — | May 8, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 8 | [AffiliateWP – Allowed Products](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatewp-allowed-products/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 8, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [AffiliateWP – External Referral Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatewp-external-referral-links/) | 700+ | 3/5 (2) | Aug 27, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [AffiliateWP Checkout Referrals](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatewp-checkout-referrals/) | 600+ | 3/5 (2) | Apr 23, 2025 | 37/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is AffiliateWP free?
Yes. AffiliateWP is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is AffiliateWP safe to use in 2026?
AffiliateWP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AffiliateWP?
AffiliateWP is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,905 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 175 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AffiliateWP work with WordPress 7.1?
AffiliateWP is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does AffiliateWP need?
AffiliateWP requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was AffiliateWP last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on May 8, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes AffiliateWP?
AffiliateWP is developed and maintained by Syed Balkhi.

### What are the best alternatives to AffiliateWP?
The most popular alternatives to AffiliateWP are AffiliateWP (3K+ installs), AffiliateWP (2K+ installs) and AffiliateWP (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatewp-force-pending-referrals/ · Generated 2026-10-12 11:35 UTC by PageForge