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If you mean an affiliate/referral plugin that pays affiliates recurring commissions when a customer renews a subscription, there are several good WordPress options. The best choice depends on whether you use WooCommerce, MemberPress, Easy Digital Downloads, SureCart, etc.

1. AffiliateWP + Recurring Referrals add-on

Best overall for WooCommerce + established affiliate programs

• Supports recurring commissions from subscription renewals
• Works well with:
  • WooCommerce Subscriptions
  • MemberPress
  • Easy Digital Downloads Recurring Payments
• Lets you set recurring commission rates separately from initial sale commissions
• Good affiliate dashboards and reporting

Good fit if you want a professional affiliate program similar to SaaS referral programs. plugintheme.net

2. SliceWP + Recurring Commissions add-on

Best if you want a simpler WordPress-native setup

Features:

• Recurring commissions on subscription renewals
• Product-specific recurring rates
• Limits on how many renewal commissions an affiliate receives
• Integrations with WooCommerce Subscriptions, Easy Digital Downloads, MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, and others slicewp.com

This is a strong option for membership sites and smaller subscription businesses.

3. Siren Affiliates

Best if you want more flexible partner programs

Supports:

• WooCommerce Subscriptions recurring commissions
• Multiple affiliate programs
• Tiered commissions
• Coupon-code attribution
• Referral/partner programs beyond just affiliate links wordpress.org

4. Rekomi

Best for WooCommerce stores wanting a more managed affiliate system

Highlights:

• WooCommerce Subscriptions renewal commissions
• Automatic tracking
• Coupon-based attribution
• Affiliate payouts and reporting features wordpress.org

5. SureCart affiliate features

Best if you are not using WooCommerce

SureCart includes affiliate functionality with recurring commissions for subscription renewals, which can simplify the stack if you are already using SureCart for billing. surecart.com

My shortlist by use case

A couple of things to verify before choosing:

• Does it credit renewal payments, not just the first purchase?
• Can you set a different commission rate for renewals?
• Can you cap commissions (e.g., first 12 months only)?
• Does it handle cancellations, refunds, upgrades, and downgrades correctly?

If you tell me your stack (WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, SureCart, EDD, etc.) and whether you want affiliate commissions or sales reps/partners, I can narrow it down.

Yes. If you mean affiliate commissions that continue on each subscription renewal, there are several good WordPress options.

My top picks

• affiliatewp.com — Probably my first choice for a serious affiliate program. Its Recurring Referrals add-on supports commissions on every renewal, custom recurring rates, recurring limits, and per-product/per-affiliate rates. It integrates with WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, EDD, and others. AffiliateWP AffiliateWP
• slicewp.com — A particularly nice option if you want something simpler and more WordPress-native. Its Recurring Commissions add-on lets you set different rates for the initial purchase and renewals, including percentage or fixed commissions and a limit on the number of recurring payments. SliceWP SliceWP
• woocommerce.com — Worth considering if your store is heavily WooCommerce-focused. It supports commission rules specifically for subscription parent orders and renewals, plus fairly sophisticated commission conditions. WooCommerce
• solidaffiliate.com — Another WooCommerce-focused choice with subscription renewal rates, lifetime commissions, revenue sharing, and built-in PayPal payouts. Solid Affiliate

What I'd choose

If you're using WooCommerce + WooCommerce Subscriptions, I'd narrow it to:

AffiliateWP → best for a mature, highly configurable affiliate program
SliceWP → best if you want a cleaner/simpler setup
Affiliate for WooCommerce → best if you want everything tightly integrated into WooCommerce

One important distinction: "recurring commissions" can mean either commission on every subscription renewal or lifetime commissions on any future purchase by the customer. Those are different features, and the plugins handle them differently.

If you tell me which subscription system you're using (WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, SureCart, EDD, etc.) and roughly how you want the commission to work (e.g. "20% on signup + 10% every month forever"), I can narrow it down to the best 1–2 options.

Yes. If you're using WordPress + WooCommerce, there are a few good options that specifically handle commissions on subscription renewals.

My top picks

1. woocommerce.com — best overall

• Works with WooCommerce Subscriptions.
• Supports commissions on both the initial subscription order and recurring renewals.
• You can use different rates for the initial payment vs. renewals.
• Supports product-specific, affiliate-specific, percentage, and flat commissions.
• Current WooCommerce Marketplace price is $179/year. WooCommerce WooCommerce
• slicewp.com — best if you want a simpler WordPress-native affiliate system

• Has a dedicated Recurring Commissions add-on.
• You can set recurring commission rates independently from the initial commission.
• You can specify how many renewals should generate commissions—or continue commissions for the lifetime of the subscription.
• Supports WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, Restrict Content Pro, and several other subscription platforms. SliceWP SliceWP
• One important caveat: for WooCommerce, its subscription integration specifically requires the official WooCommerce Subscriptions extension. SliceWP
• woocommerce.com — budget-friendly option

• Supports WooCommerce Subscriptions and lets you control whether commissions are paid on renewal orders.
• Listed at $79/year currently.
• Good candidate if you don't need as sophisticated a commission system as Affiliate for WooCommerce. WooCommerce

What I'd choose

If your setup is:

WordPress → WooCommerce → WooCommerce Subscriptions → affiliate program

I'd shortlist Affiliate for WooCommerce vs. SliceWP.

One particularly useful feature in Affiliate for WooCommerce is that you can create rules like “20% on the initial subscription, then 10% on the next 12 renewals”, which is exactly the sort of setup many SaaS/subscription affiliate programs need. WooCommerce

If you tell me what you're selling (e.g. SaaS, memberships, physical subscriptions) and what subscription plugin/payment system you're using, I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 options and compare their pricing and recurring-commission capabilities.

Yes. If you're using WordPress + WooCommerce + WooCommerce Subscriptions, there are several good options that explicitly support commissions on subscription renewals.

My top picks

1. Affiliate for WooCommerce — probably my first choice

Affiliate for WooCommerce

• Native WooCommerce integration
• Supports commissions on both the initial subscription order and renewals
• Lets you create commission plans with different rates for the parent order vs. renewals
• Supports product/category-specific rates, lifetime commissions, tiers, coupons, etc.
• Current listed price is $179/year. woocommerce.com

2. SliceWP + Recurring Commissions — excellent if you want flexibility

SliceWP Recurring Commissions

• Specifically designed for recurring affiliate commissions
• Different rate for renewals vs. initial purchase
• Can limit commissions to a specific number of renewals
• Supports WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, Easy Digital Downloads, Paid Memberships Pro, SureCart, etc.
• Recurring Commissions requires a Pro or Pro Plus SliceWP license. slicewp.comwoocommerce.com

3. Siren Affiliates — worth looking at if you want a newer WooCommerce-focused option

Siren Affiliates on WordPress.org

• Supports WooCommerce Subscriptions
• Creates commissions on subscription renewals
• Supports different commission structures, product-based commissions, coupons, tiers, and multi-level programs. wordpress.org

4. Tapfiliate — better if you're open to a SaaS rather than keeping everything inside WordPress

Tapfiliate WooCommerce integration

• Handles recurring commissions automatically
• Supports WooCommerce Subscriptions
• Also handles refunds/disputes and lifetime commissions
• Good choice if you expect a larger affiliate program or need external integrations. tapfiliate.com

What I'd choose

One particularly useful feature to look for is different commission rates for the initial sale and renewals. For example, you might pay 30% on the first subscription payment and 10% on every renewal, or only pay recurring commission for the first 6/12 renewals. Affiliate for WooCommerce and SliceWP can handle this kind of setup. slicewp.comwoocommerce.com

If you tell me which subscription plugin you're using (WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, SureCart, Paid Memberships Pro, etc.) and roughly how you want the commission to work, I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 options.

Yes. If you're using WordPress + WooCommerce, there are several good options that can pay affiliates a commission on every subscription renewal, not just the initial purchase.

My top picks

1. SliceWP — my pick for most sites

SliceWP supports recurring commissions through its Recurring Commissions add-on. You can set a different rate for renewals, choose percentage or fixed commissions, and limit how many renewals generate commissions. It specifically integrates with the official WooCommerce Subscriptions extension. slicewp.com

For example:

• Initial subscription: 30% commission
• Each renewal: 10% commission
• Recurring commissions: first 12 renewals only

That's a particularly useful setup if you want to avoid paying commissions indefinitely.

2. AffiliateWP — best for a more sophisticated affiliate program

AffiliateWP has a Recurring Referrals add-on. It supports percentage or flat renewal commissions, recurring commission limits, affiliate-specific rates, and product-specific recurring rates. WooCommerce Subscriptions is supported. affiliatewp.com

I'd lean toward this if you expect a larger affiliate program or need more advanced affiliate-management functionality.

3. Solid Affiliate — worth considering if you're heavily WooCommerce-focused

Solid Affiliate has WooCommerce Subscriptions integration built in, so you don't need a separate recurring-commission add-on. It can automatically create referrals for subscription renewals and lets you specify a separate renewal commission rate. docs.solidaffiliate.com

What I'd choose

If your setup is WooCommerce + WooCommerce Subscriptions, I'd rank them:

🥇 SliceWP — easiest balance of features and flexibility
🥈 Solid Affiliate — particularly attractive if you want fewer add-ons
🥉 AffiliateWP — strongest choice if you're building a more elaborate affiliate program

One important distinction: "recurring commissions" can mean two different things. Some plugins pay the affiliate on every renewal of the subscription they originally referred, while others have a broader lifetime commission system that pays them on future purchases by that customer. SliceWP, for example, supports both concepts separately. slicewp.com

If you tell me what subscription plugin you're using (WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, SureCart, Paid Memberships Pro, etc.) and whether you want commission forever vs. X renewals, I can narrow it down to the best 1–2 options.

Yes. If you're using WooCommerce + WooCommerce Subscriptions, there are several solid WordPress options that explicitly support recurring affiliate commissions.

My top picks

1. Affiliate for WooCommerce — my first choice

It has direct support for WooCommerce Subscriptions and lets you distinguish commissions on the initial subscription order vs. renewals. For example, you can do 20% on the initial purchase and 10% on subsequent renewals. woocommerce.comwoocommerce.comdocs.solidaffiliate.comslicewp.com

It also supports lifetime commissions, tiered commissions, product/category-specific rules, and different commission plans. woocommerce.comwoocommerce.comdocs.solidaffiliate.comslicewp.com

Affiliate for WooCommerce

2. Solid Affiliate

A particularly good choice if you want something relatively straightforward. Its WooCommerce Subscriptions integration is built in—no separate add-on is required—and it can automatically generate referrals for subscription renewals. docs.solidaffiliate.com

It also lets you set a separate commission rate for renewals, e.g. 25% on the initial purchase and 10% on renewals. solidaffiliate.com

Solid Affiliate

3. SliceWP

Worth considering if you want more granular affiliate controls. Its recurring commission functionality can reward an affiliate on future subscription payments, and you can either continue commissions indefinitely or limit them to a specified number of renewals. slicewp.com

SliceWP

What I'd choose

If your setup is WordPress → WooCommerce → WooCommerce Subscriptions, I'd shortlist:

Affiliate for WooCommerce → best overall
Solid Affiliate → easiest/cleanest
SliceWP → best if you need more affiliate-program flexibility

One important distinction: make sure you want recurring commissions tied to subscription renewals, rather than merely "lifetime commissions." Those are related but not identical features.

If you tell me what subscription plugin you're using (WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, SureCart, etc.) and whether you want commission on every renewal or only X renewals, I can narrow it down to the best 1–2 options.

Yes. If you're using WordPress + WooCommerce, there are several good options that support commissions on subscription renewals.

My top picks

1. Affiliate for WooCommerce — best all-around
   • Works with WooCommerce Subscriptions.
   • Can pay commissions on both the initial subscription order and renewal payments.
   • You can make the renewal commission different from the initial commission—for example, 20% on signup + 10% on every renewal.
   • Commission plans can be based on products, affiliates, categories, duration, etc. woocommerce.com

I'd choose this if you want a fairly sophisticated affiliate program without piecing together lots of add-ons.

2. SliceWP — best for simplicity
   • Has a dedicated Recurring Commissions add-on.
   • Supports WooCommerce + the official WooCommerce Subscriptions extension.
   • Lets you specify percentage or fixed recurring commissions.
   • You can limit commissions—for example, pay affiliates for only the first 12 months of a subscription.
   • You can also set different recurring rates per product/subscription. slicewp.com

I'd choose this if you want a clean, WordPress-native affiliate experience.

3. AffiliateWP — best for a mature affiliate ecosystem
   • Its Recurring Referrals add-on handles recurring/subscription payments.
   • Supports different initial vs. recurring rates.
   • Allows recurring commission limits and per-product/per-affiliate recurring rates.
   • For WooCommerce, it specifically supports Simple Subscription and Variable Subscription products from WooCommerce Subscriptions. affiliatewp.com

One important compatibility point

If your subscription system is WooCommerce Subscriptions, all three are worth considering. If you're using something else—MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, SureCart, EDD, etc.—the choice changes because recurring-commission support varies by integration. For example, SliceWP explicitly supports several membership/subscription platforms beyond WooCommerce. slicewp.com

If you tell me what you're using for subscriptions (e.g. WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, SureCart) and roughly what you want to pay affiliates (e.g. 20% every month indefinitely), I can narrow it down to the best 1–2 plugins and compare their pricing/features.

Yes. If you're using WordPress + WooCommerce, there are several good options that specifically support recurring commissions on subscription renewals.

My top picks

1. Solid Affiliate — my first choice for WooCommerce

Solid Affiliate has recurring subscription commissions built directly into the plugin. You can, for example, pay 25% on the initial subscription and 10% on every renewal. It also supports different rates by affiliate/product and lifetime commissions. solidaffiliate.comdocs.solidaffiliate.com

Solid Affiliate official site

2. AffiliateWP — best if you need advanced affiliate rules

AffiliateWP has a Recurring Referrals add-on that generates commissions on every subscription renewal. You can use percentage or flat-rate recurring commissions, limit the number of recurring payments that generate commissions, and set rates at the affiliate/product level. affiliatewp.com

One important caveat: for WooCommerce, its recurring-referral documentation specifically supports WooCommerce Subscriptions rather than arbitrary third-party subscription extensions. affiliatewp.com

AffiliateWP official site

3. SliceWP — good middle ground

SliceWP offers recurring commission rates in its Pro tier, specifically allowing affiliates to earn commissions whenever a subscription renews. It also supports product-specific commission rates and several membership/subscription platforms. slicewp.com

SliceWP official site

What I'd choose

If your setup is WooCommerce + WooCommerce Subscriptions, I'd lean:

Solid Affiliate → AffiliateWP → SliceWP

Solid Affiliate is particularly attractive because the subscription integration and recurring-referral functionality are included rather than requiring a separate recurring-referrals add-on. docs.solidaffiliate.com

If you tell me which subscription plugin you're using (WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, SureCart, etc.) and whether you need lifetime recurring commissions or just commissions for X renewals, I can narrow it down to the best 1–2 options.

If you mean affiliate/referral commissions that continue paying on subscription renewals (not just recurring billing for your customers), these are the WordPress plugins I’d look at:

My picks by scenario:

• WooCommerce + WooCommerce Subscriptions: AffiliateWP or SliceWP are usually the safest choices.
• Membership site (MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, etc.): SliceWP is worth considering because of its membership integrations. slicewp.com
• SaaS-like subscriptions: SureCart or a more dedicated affiliate platform may fit better. surecart.com
• Need multi-tier affiliates, overrides, or complex partner programs: look beyond basic WordPress plugins toward more enterprise affiliate systems. www.idevaffiliate.com

A couple of things to verify before buying:

1. Does it pay commissions on renewal payments automatically, not just the first sale?
2. Can you set a commission lifetime limit (e.g., first 12 months only)?
3. Does it handle refunds, failed renewals, upgrades/downgrades, and cancellations?
4. Does it integrate with your exact subscription plugin?

If you tell me your stack (WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, SureCart, Easy Digital Downloads, etc.) and whether you need affiliate commissions or sales-team commissions, I can narrow it down to 2–3 options.

Yes. If you’re running WordPress + WooCommerce Subscriptions, there are a few good options, but I’d narrow it to these:

1. SliceWP — my first choice for simplicity

SliceWP has a dedicated Recurring Commissions add-on that can pay affiliates on subscription renewals, not just the initial purchase. You can set:

• A different commission rate for the initial payment vs. renewals
• Percentage or fixed recurring commissions
• A recurrence limit (e.g. commissions for only the first 12 months)
• Different recurring rates by product/subscription
• Sitewide or per-affiliate rules

For WooCommerce, it specifically supports the official WooCommerce Subscriptions extension. slicewp.com

SliceWP Recurring Commissions

2. AffiliateWP — best if you want a more advanced affiliate system

AffiliateWP has a Recurring Referrals add-on that automatically creates referrals when subscription renewal payments occur. It also supports recurring rates, limits, per-affiliate settings, and per-product recurring rates. affiliatewp.com

It supports WooCommerce + WooCommerce Subscriptions, along with a fairly broad range of membership/subscription platforms. affiliatewp.com

AffiliateWP Recurring Referrals documentation

3. Affiliate for WooCommerce — worth considering if you're heavily WooCommerce-focused

WooCommerce's own Affiliate for WooCommerce supports commissions on subscription renewal orders. Its newer commission-plan system handles whether commissions apply to parent and renewal orders. woocommerce.com

My quick recommendation:

One important distinction: "lifetime commissions" and "recurring commissions" aren't necessarily the same thing. If you want 20% on the initial subscription + 10% on every renewal for as long as the customer remains subscribed, make sure the plugin's recurring-referral functionality supports that exact model.

If you tell me what subscription plugin you're using (WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, SureCart, etc.) and whether you want commission forever or for a limited number of renewals, I can recommend the best fit and compare the pricing/features.

If you mean affiliate/referral commissions that continue paying out when a customer renews a subscription, you’ll want an affiliate plugin that integrates with your subscription system (usually WooCommerce Subscriptions). A few good options:

Best overall (WooCommerce stores)

StoreApps Affiliate for WooCommerce

• Strong WooCommerce-native option.
• Supports commissions on subscription parent orders and renewals when used with WooCommerce Subscriptions. woocommerce.com
• Good if you want influencer/affiliate management, tiered commissions, lifetime commissions, and reporting inside WordPress. woocommerce.com

Best if you want a dedicated affiliate platform

SliceWP

• Has a recurring commissions add-on.
• Lets you define renewal commission rates, recurrence limits, and product-specific recurring rules.
• Integrates with WooCommerce Subscriptions and several membership plugins. slicewp.com

Good lightweight WooCommerce option

Siren Affiliates

• Built around WooCommerce affiliate programs.
• Supports WooCommerce Subscriptions recurring commissions, including renewals and adjustments. wordpress.org

If you prefer a SaaS affiliate tracker

Tapfiliate

• Works with WooCommerce and WooCommerce Subscriptions.
• Handles recurring commissions, refunds, coupon tracking, and lifetime commissions. tapfiliate.com

A typical stack would be:

• Selling subscriptions: WooCommerce Subscriptions (or another subscription plugin)
• Managing affiliates: Affiliate for WooCommerce / SliceWP / Siren
• Payment processing: Stripe or PayPal recurring billing

My shortlist:

1. Affiliate for WooCommerce → best if you want everything inside WooCommerce.
2. SliceWP → best if affiliate features are the core of the business.
3. Tapfiliate → best for a larger partner/influencer program.

One key question: are your subscriptions running on WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, Easy Digital Downloads, or something else? The best plugin choice depends heavily on that.

Yes. If you mean affiliate/partner commissions that continue on every renewal of a subscription, there are several good WordPress/WooCommerce options.

My top picks

1. SliceWP + Recurring Commissions — probably my first choice
   • Supports recurring commissions on subscription renewals.
   • Lets you set different recurring rates by product/subscription.
   • Supports percentage or fixed commissions.
   • Works with WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, and several others. slicewp.com
   • The important caveat: for WooCommerce, its subscription integration specifically requires the official WooCommerce Subscriptions extension. slicewp.com
   • SliceWP official site

2. Siren Affiliates — worth considering if you're WooCommerce-only
   • Supports WooCommerce Subscriptions and recurring commissions.
   • It tracks initial payments, renewals, plan changes, and refunds, which is particularly useful for subscription businesses. wordpress.org
   • Siren Affiliates on WordPress.org

3. Affiliate and Referral Program for WooCommerce — good if you want everything inside WooCommerce
   • Supports recurring commissions, automated payouts, product-based rules, coupon attribution, and other affiliate functionality.
   • Currently listed at $79/year on WooCommerce.com. woocommerce.com
   • WooCommerce extension page

What I'd choose

If your setup is:

WordPress + WooCommerce + WooCommerce Subscriptions → affiliates earn 20% of every monthly renewal

I'd lean toward SliceWP + its Recurring Commissions add-on. It's specifically designed for this use case and gives you fairly granular control over how long recurring commissions continue. slicewp.com

If you tell me what you're using for subscriptions (WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, SureCart, Paid Memberships Pro, etc.) and whether you want commissions forever or only for X months/renewals, I can narrow it down to the best 2–3 options and compare their pricing/features.

Yes. If you're using WordPress + WooCommerce and want affiliates to keep earning when a referred customer renews their subscription, there are a few strong options.

My top picks

1. SliceWP — best overall for simplicity
   • Supports recurring commissions on subscription renewals.
   • Lets you set a separate commission rate for renewals.
   • You can set a recurrence limit (e.g. pay commissions for 12 renewals, or indefinitely).
   • Supports product-specific recurring commission rates.
   • For WooCommerce, its recurring-commission feature requires the official WooCommerce Subscriptions extension. slicewp.com

2. Solid Affiliate — best if you're WooCommerce-only
   • Built specifically around WooCommerce.
   • Supports subscription-renewal commissions.
   • Also has lifetime commissions, custom rates, revenue sharing, and automated PayPal payouts.
   • A nice choice if you want the affiliate system to feel native to WooCommerce rather than pieced together from lots of add-ons. solidaffiliate.com

3. AffiliateWP — best for a more sophisticated affiliate program
   • Supports both lifetime and recurring commissions.
   • Has more advanced affiliate-management features and integrations.
   • I'd lean toward this if you're expecting a larger affiliate program or need more elaborate commission structures. affiliatewp.com

What I'd choose

One important distinction: make sure you mean recurring affiliate commissions rather than simply recurring subscription billing. You want the affiliate plugin to recognize each successful subscription renewal and create another commission—not just track the initial subscription purchase.

If you tell me what you're using for subscriptions (WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, SureCart, etc.), plus roughly how much you want to spend, I can narrow this down to the best 1–2 plugins and compare their pricing/features.

Yes. If you're using WordPress + WooCommerce, there are a couple of strong options for recurring affiliate commissions on subscription renewals.

My top picks

1. AffiliateWP — best overall
   • Its Recurring Referrals addon creates a commission every time a referred subscription renews.
   • Works specifically with WooCommerce Subscriptions.
   • Supports percentage or fixed recurring commissions.
   • You can set recurring rates globally, per affiliate, or per subscription product, and optionally limit how many renewals generate commissions. affiliatewp.com
   • The recurring-referral functionality requires the Pro license. affiliatewp.com

2. SliceWP — good alternative
   • Its Pro plans support recurring commission rates, meaning affiliates continue earning when a subscription renews. slicewp.com
   • It also has product-level commission rates and supports WooCommerce and several membership/subscription integrations. slicewp.com
   • I'd consider it if you want a somewhat simpler affiliate-management experience.

What I'd choose

If your setup is:

WooCommerce → WooCommerce Subscriptions → affiliates get X% of every renewal

I'd start with AffiliateWP + Recurring Referrals. It has the clearest, most mature support for exactly this setup.

One important distinction: if you're not using WooCommerce Subscriptions—for example, you're using MemberPress, Easy Digital Downloads, Stripe, or another subscription plugin—the best choice can change. AffiliateWP's recurring system supports several of those too. affiliatewp.com

If you tell me what subscription plugin/payment system you're using and whether you want lifetime recurring commissions or commissions for only X renewals, I can narrow it down to the best 2–3 options.

Yes. If by recurring commissions you mean an affiliate gets paid again whenever the customer’s subscription renews, there are a few good WordPress/WooCommerce options.

My top picks

1. Affiliate for WooCommerce — best overall
   • Native WooCommerce integration.
   • Explicitly supports commissions on the parent subscription order and renewals.
   • Can do percentage or flat commissions, product-specific rules, tiers, lifetime commissions, etc.
   • Current listed price is $179/year. woocommerce.com

2. Siren Affiliates — good if you want a free/open-source option
   • Integrates with WooCommerce Subscriptions.
   • Specifically supports creating a new commission when a subscription renews.
   • Also tracks initial payments, renewals, plan changes, and refunds. wordpress.org

3. WC Affiliate — worth considering for a lower-cost WooCommerce setup
   • Free core plugin.
   • Supports product-specific commissions and recently added recurring commission handling for subscription products.
   • It's specifically built around WooCommerce rather than being a general WordPress affiliate system. wordpress.org

One important distinction

You'll generally need two pieces if you're selling WooCommerce subscriptions:

WooCommerce + subscription plugin → affiliate plugin → recurring commissions

For the subscription side, the official WooCommerce Subscriptions supports automatic recurring billing and subscription renewals. woocommerce.com

If you're already using WooCommerce Subscriptions, I'd lean toward Affiliate for WooCommerce or Siren.

If you tell me what you're using for subscriptions (WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, SureCart, Stripe, etc.) and whether you need lifetime commissions vs. a fixed number of renewals, I can narrow it down to the best 1–2 options.

Yes. If you mean affiliate/referral commissions that continue on every renewal of a subscription, there are a few good WordPress/WooCommerce options.

My top pick: Affiliate for WooCommerce

Affiliate for WooCommerce is probably the cleanest fit if you're already using WooCommerce.

• Supports WooCommerce Subscriptions directly. woocommerce.comwoocommerce.com
• Can pay affiliates on initial subscription orders and/or renewal orders.
• Commission plans can set different rates for subscription products/categories.
• You can even configure something like 15% recurring commission for the first 6 renewals. woocommerce.comwoocommerce.com
• Commission can be percentage-based or a fixed amount. woocommerce.comwoocommerce.com
• It has affiliate tracking, payouts, leaderboards, and reporting in the WordPress admin. woocommerce.com

Recommended stack

If you're building a WooCommerce store, I'd consider:

WooCommerce + WooCommerce Subscriptions + Affiliate for WooCommerce

WooCommerce Subscriptions handles the actual recurring billing, while Affiliate for WooCommerce handles the affiliate commissions. WooCommerce confirms that Subscriptions supports recurring products/services and automatic recurring payments. woocommerce.com

One important distinction

If by "recurring commissions" you mean:

Customer subscribes for $49/month → affiliate gets 20% every month for as long as the customer remains subscribed

Yes, Affiliate for WooCommerce can do that. You can also limit the number of renewal commissions rather than making them lifetime. woocommerce.comwoocommerce.com

If you tell me what you're selling (digital product, SaaS, membership, physical product, etc.) and whether you're using WooCommerce already, I can narrow this down to the 2–3 best plugins and compare their pricing, recurring-commission rules, and payment/payout options.

Yes. If you're using WordPress + WooCommerce, there are several solid options that explicitly support commissions on subscription renewals.

My top picks

1. Solid Affiliate — best overall for WooCommerce
   • Native WooCommerce Subscriptions integration.
   • Automatically creates commissions when a referred subscription renews.
   • Lets you use a different commission rate for renewals than for the initial purchase—for example, 25% on signup + 10% on every renewal. docs.solidaffiliate.com
   • Also supports lifetime commissions and product-specific rates.
   • I'd pick this if you want something relatively straightforward.

2. AffiliateWP — best for more advanced affiliate programs
   • Its Recurring Referrals addon handles commissions on every subscription renewal.
   • Supports percentage or flat recurring commissions.
   • You can set recurring rates globally, per affiliate, or per subscription product.
   • Supports WooCommerce + WooCommerce Subscriptions, along with several membership/subscription platforms. affiliatewp.com
   • The catch: recurring referrals requires the Professional license, so it's more expensive/complex.

3. Affiliate for WooCommerce — good if you want everything inside WooCommerce
   • Particularly interesting if your store is heavily WooCommerce-centric.
   • Supports commission rules such as 25% on the initial subscription order and 10% on up to 9 renewals. woocommerce.com
   • Good choice if you want commission rules to be tightly integrated with your WooCommerce products.

4. Affiliate and Referral Program for WooCommerce — budget-oriented WooCommerce option
   • Explicitly supports recurring and lifetime commissions.
   • Currently listed at $79/year on WooCommerce Marketplace. woocommerce.com
   • Worth considering if you don't need the larger ecosystem of AffiliateWP.

What I'd choose

One important distinction: make sure you mean recurring commissions rather than lifetime commissions. Recurring means the affiliate gets paid when the customer's subscription renews; lifetime usually means the affiliate can also receive commissions on future unrelated purchases by that customer.

If you tell me what you're using for subscriptions (WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, Stripe, etc.) and roughly how you want the commission to work (e.g. “20% of every monthly payment forever”), I can narrow this down to the best 1–2 plugins for your setup. 

If you're using WooCommerce Subscriptions (or another subscription plugin) and want affiliates to earn commissions on every renewal, here are the strongest options:

My recommendations

For most WooCommerce stores

• AffiliateWP if you want a well-established solution with a large user base and many integrations.

For advanced commission rules

• Affiliate for WooCommerce (StoreApps) is hard to beat. It supports things like:
  • Different commission for the first payment vs. renewals
  • Stop commissions after a certain number of renewals
  • Product-specific recurring commissions
  • Lifetime customer attribution
  • Multi-tier commissions (if needed) woocommerce.com

For a newer, modern interface

• Siren Affiliates has been gaining traction and includes recurring subscription commissions without requiring extra add-ons. wordpress.org

A few questions that affect the recommendation

• Are you using WooCommerce Subscriptions, or another subscription plugin like Sublium, WP Swings, or YITH?
• Are you looking for:
  • recurring commissions for all renewals forever,
  • a fixed number of renewals (e.g. first 12 months),
  • or lifetime customer attribution where affiliates earn on any future purchase?

If you tell me your current subscription plugin and approximate budget, I can narrow it down to the best fit.

If you mean you’re running a WordPress store and want affiliates/partners to keep earning when a customer renews a subscription, you’ll want an affiliate plugin that supports recurring commissions (not just recurring payments). A few good options:

AffiliateWP

• One of the most established WordPress affiliate systems.
• Works well with WooCommerce-based stores and has recurring commission support through its add-ons.
• Good choice if you want a polished affiliate dashboard, tracking, payouts, and integrations.

Siren Affiliates

• Built for WooCommerce partner programs and supports recurring commissions from subscription renewals. wordpress.org
• Useful if you need more flexible partner structures (revenue share, tiers, bonuses, etc.). wordpress.org

AffiliatePress

• Has a dedicated recurring commissions add-on.
• Lets you set renewal commission rates separately from the initial sale and define limits or unlimited recurring payouts. www.affiliatepressplugin.com

Affiliate and Referral Program for WooCommerce

• A WooCommerce-native option with recurring commissions, referral tracking, and commission rules. woocommerce.com
• Worth considering if your whole store already runs on WooCommerce.

A common setup is:

• WooCommerce Subscriptions (handles the customer billing/renewals)
• + an affiliate plugin with recurring commission support (handles partner payouts)

Before choosing, check these details:

1. Does it support your subscription system? (WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, etc.)
2. Does it pay commissions on every renewal or only the first subscription purchase?
3. Can you handle refunds, cancellations, upgrades/downgrades?
4. Does it support PayPal/Stripe/manual payouts?

If you tell me your subscription setup (WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, Easy Digital Downloads, Stripe-only, etc.) and whether you need affiliate marketing or multi-level/reseller commissions, I can narrow it down.

If you're selling subscription products (typically with WooCommerce Subscriptions) and want affiliates to earn on every renewal, there are a few plugins that stand out.

1. AffiliateWP ⭐ My top recommendation

Best if you want a mature, well-supported affiliate system.

Pros:

• Supports recurring commissions for subscription renewals (via its recurring/lifetime capabilities depending on your setup).
• Tight WooCommerce integration.
• Flexible commission rules.
• Excellent reporting and payout management.
• Large ecosystem of add-ons. pluginsforwp.com

Good for: Businesses expecting to scale.

2. SliceWP

Probably the easiest modern affiliate plugin.

Features:

• Recurring commissions for subscription renewals.
• Separate commission rates for the initial purchase vs renewals.
• Limit recurring commissions by number of billing cycles or lifetime.
• Works with WooCommerce Subscriptions and several membership plugins. slicewp.com

Good for: Small to medium WooCommerce stores.

3. Siren Affiliates

A newer affiliate platform that's designed around WooCommerce.

Notable features:

• Native recurring commissions.
• Tracks renewals, upgrades, downgrades, and refunds.
• Product-specific commission rules.
• Coupon attribution built in. wordpress.org

Good for: New stores that want modern features without lots of add-ons.

4. Affiliate and Referral Program for WooCommerce

Officially sold through WooCommerce Marketplace.

Features include:

• Recurring commissions.
• Lifetime commissions.
• Coupon attribution.
• Performance tiers.
• Runs directly inside WooCommerce. woocommerce.com

Which I'd choose

A couple of questions that could narrow it down:

• Are you using WooCommerce Subscriptions, SureCart, MemberPress, or another subscription plugin?
• Do you want affiliates to earn:
  • for every renewal forever,
  • for a fixed number of renewals (e.g. 12 months),
  • or only while the subscription remains active?

That will determine which plugin is the best fit, since not all of them offer the same level of control over recurring commission rules.

If you mean affiliate/referral commissions that keep paying when a customer renews a subscription, you’ll want an affiliate plugin that specifically supports subscription renewal commissions (not just recurring payments for your own products).

Here are some good WordPress/WooCommerce options:

My shortlist by scenario:

• WooCommerce + WooCommerce Subscriptions:

→ Affiliate for WooCommerce is probably the easiest all-in-one choice because subscription renewals are a built-in commission rule. woocommerce.com

• Membership site (MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, etc.):

→ AffiliateWP is often the safer choice because it has broad integrations and a mature affiliate ecosystem.

• Digital products / SaaS-like subscriptions:

→ Look for lifetime customer attribution + recurring commissions, not just renewal tracking. This ensures the affiliate keeps getting credit if the customer renews later.

Also make sure your stack supports:

1. Subscription renewal tracking (not only first purchase commission)
2. Failed payment handling (avoid paying commissions on failed renewals)
3. Refund reversals
4. Lifetime customer attribution (optional but valuable for SaaS/memberships)

If you tell me what you’re using for subscriptions (WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro, Easy Digital Downloads, Stripe-only, etc.) and whether the commission is for affiliates, sales reps, or a multi-level partner program, I can narrow it down.

If you're using WooCommerce Subscriptions (or a compatible subscription plugin), there are a few affiliate plugins that handle recurring commissions well. Here are the strongest options:

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Best if you're already all-in on WooCommerce.

Pros:

• Supports commissions on initial orders and subscription renewals
• Highly flexible commission rules (products, categories, affiliates, tiers, etc.)
• Lifetime commissions
• Multi-tier affiliate programs
• Native WooCommerce integration

This is one of the most feature-rich options if you need recurring payouts tied to subscription renewals. woocommerce.com

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A newer plugin that's becoming popular.

Pros:

• Built-in recurring commissions for subscription renewals
• Lifetime commissions
• Coupon attribution
• Milestone bonuses
• Native WooCommerce dashboard

If you want a modern interface and both affiliate + referral features in one plugin, this is worth considering. woocommerce.com

3. AffiliateWP (with the Recurring Referrals add-on)

Still one of the most established affiliate platforms.

Pros:

• Mature ecosystem
• Reliable tracking
• Excellent developer support
• Recurring commissions via the Recurring Referrals add-on

Cons:

• More expensive because recurring commissions require a higher-tier license.

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If you're already using Affiliates Manager.

Pros

• Awards commissions on subscription renewals
• Lightweight

Cons

• Much more basic than AffiliateWP or Affiliate for WooCommerce. wordpress.org

If you're using WooCommerce Subscriptions

These combinations work well:

My recommendation by use case

• Most features: Affiliate for WooCommerce
• Best established ecosystem: AffiliateWP
• Best value: Affiliate and Referral Program for WooCommerce
• Budget/basic: Affiliates Manager

One question that will help narrow it down: Which subscription plugin are you using? For example:

• WooCommerce Subscriptions
• Sublium
• YITH Subscriptions
• SUMO Subscriptions
• Another plugin

Compatibility with recurring commissions depends on the subscription plugin, so I can recommend the best match once I know your stack.