# RefPress – Affiliates Manager Plugin

> RefPress has <10 active installs and 43 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** RefPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**WordPress Affiliate Plugin. The most powerful affiliates plugin to start Affiliate Marketing Program and spread your business.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,282
- **Downloads (30 days):** 43 (+2.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 23, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 7.1.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** themeqx (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/themeqx/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/refpress/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [affiliate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/affiliate/) | >100 | 384 |
| [affiliate marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/affiliate-marketing/) | #72 | 92 |
| [affiliates manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/affiliates-manager/) | #6 | 6 |
| [growth marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/growth-marketing/) | #4 | 4 |
| [referral](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/referral/) | #52 | 70 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| affiliate | >100 | 1,874 |
| affiliate marketing | >100 | 540 |
| affiliates manager | >100 | 367 |
| growth marketing | >100 | 374 |
| referral | >100 | 855 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-ads/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,463) | Oct 14, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Pochipp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pochipp/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Sep 18, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [Meks Easy Ads Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-easy-ads-widget/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (14) | Jul 25, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [Affiliate Program Suite — SliceWP Affiliates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slicewp/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (111) | Oct 7, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Meks ThemeForest Smart Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-themeforest-smart-widget/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 23, 2024 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [AffiliateX – Amazon Affiliate Plugin, Product Boxes, Comparison Tables & Affiliate Link Tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliatex/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (35) | Oct 6, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [Affiliates Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/affiliates-manager/) | 8K+ | 4.1/5 (61) | Oct 13, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 8 | [Easy Affiliate Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-affiliate-links/) | 6K+ | 4.2/5 (34) | Aug 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Travelpayouts: All Travel Brands in One Place](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/travelpayouts/) | 6K+ | 4.4/5 (17) | Oct 15, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 10 | [YITH WooCommerce Affiliates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yith-woocommerce-affiliates/) | 6K+ | 4.2/5 (19) | Oct 7, 2026 | 70/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is RefPress safe to use in 2026?
RefPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use RefPress?
RefPress is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,282 times since it launched in May 2021. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.

### Does RefPress work with WordPress 7.1?
RefPress is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does RefPress need?
RefPress requires PHP 7.1.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was RefPress last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 23, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes RefPress?
RefPress is developed and maintained by themeqx.

### What are the best alternatives to RefPress?
The most popular alternatives to RefPress are Advanced Ads (100K+ installs), Pochipp (20K+ installs) and Meks Easy Ads Widget (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/refpress/ · Generated 2026-10-21 01:12 UTC by PageForge