Is This Website an Affiliate?
Check if any website is monetized through affiliate links. We scan for tracking parameters, affiliate network connections, tracking scripts, and disclosure text.
What Makes a Site an Affiliate?
Affiliate websites earn commissions by referring visitors to other businesses. Here are the indicators we scan for.
Tracking Parameters
Affiliate links often contain tracking parameters like ?ref=, ?via=, ?aff=, ?affiliate_id=, or ?subid= to attribute conversions.
Network Domains
Links pointing to known affiliate networks like ShareASale, Impact, CJ Affiliate, Awin, or PartnerStack are strong indicators.
Tracking Scripts
Affiliate platforms embed JavaScript tracking pixels to monitor clicks and conversions. We detect scripts from all major networks.
Disclosure Text
FTC guidelines require affiliates to disclose their relationships. We scan for phrases like 'affiliate link', 'earn commissions', and 'sponsored'.
How It Works
Enter a URL
Paste any webpage URL — a blog post, review article, or product comparison page.
We Analyze the Page
Our tool fetches the page HTML and scans every link, script, and text element for affiliate indicators.
See the Verdict
Get a clear verdict — likely affiliate, possible, or no indicators — with a detailed breakdown of what we found.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an affiliate website?
An affiliate website is a site that earns money by promoting other companies' products or services. When visitors click affiliate links and make purchases, the website owner earns a commission. Common examples include product review blogs, comparison sites, and coupon directories.
How can you tell if a site uses affiliate links?
We scan the page for multiple indicators: tracking parameters in URLs (?ref=, ?via=, ?aff=), links to known affiliate network domains (ShareASale, Impact, CJ), affiliate tracking scripts embedded in the page, and disclosure text like 'affiliate link' or 'earn commissions'. The more indicators found, the more confident the result.
Why does it matter if a site is an affiliate?
If a site is an affiliate, it means they're actively monetizing their traffic through product recommendations. For brands, this is valuable intelligence — these sites are potential partners who could promote your product. For consumers, it adds context to product reviews and recommendations.
How accurate is this tool?
Our tool checks for the most common affiliate indicators and is highly accurate for sites that use standard affiliate networks and tracking methods. However, some affiliates use cloaked links, custom redirect systems, or server-side tracking that may not be visible in the page HTML. A 'no indicators found' result doesn't guarantee the site isn't an affiliate.
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