# WP Referral Code

> WP Referral Code has 500+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 11 reviews and 157 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Referral Code shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**WP Referral Code is a WordPress plugin that helps you generate a unique referral code for each of your users, enabling you to start your own version of referral marketing. Upon user registration, the plugin captures the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 18,075
- **Downloads (30 days):** 157 (+23.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 11 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.12
- **Last updated:** Dec 25, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.8+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** shalior (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shalior/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-referral-code/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [affiliate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/affiliate/) | #38 | 385 |
| [affiliate marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/affiliate-marketing/) | #12 | 92 |
| [refer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/refer/) | #1 | 6 |
| [referral](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/referral/) | #5 | 71 |
| [referral marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/referral-marketing/) | #1 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| affiliate | >100 | 1,878 |
| affiliate marketing | >100 | 543 |
| refer | >100 | 2,085 |
| referral | #40 | 867 |
| referral marketing | #27 | 286 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## 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 | 90/100 |
| 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 23, 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 WP Referral Code free?
Yes. WP Referral Code is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Referral Code safe to use in 2026?
WP Referral Code shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Referral Code?
WP Referral Code is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 18,075 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 157 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Referral Code work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Referral Code is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Referral Code need?
WP Referral Code requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Referral Code last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.12, was released on December 25, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes WP Referral Code?
WP Referral Code is developed and maintained by shalior.

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


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