AffiliateWP
Force all referrals to a "pending" status.
The facts
- Active installs
- 500+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 8 May 2025
- Added
- Aug 2014
- Requires WP
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- WP 6.8.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Downloads
- 15,694
Our analysis
AI-assistedAffiliateWP – Force Pending Referrals is a WordPress plugin that requires the AffiliateWP plugin to function. Once activated, it changes the status of all referrals created by AffiliateWP to 'pending'. This can be useful for users who want to manage their referrals more closely before finalising them.
This plugin is suitable for those who are already using AffiliateWP and need additional control over referral statuses. It is aimed at website owners who run affiliate programs and want to ensure that all referrals are reviewed before being approved.
Best for: Website owners using AffiliateWP who want to manage referral statuses.
What it does well
- ✓Requires AffiliateWP to function
- ✓Changes all referrals to 'pending' status
- ✓Free to download from WordPress.org
- ✓Active installs of 500
Where it falls short
- •Requires the AffiliateWP plugin to be useful
- •Limited information on features and performance
Verdict
This plugin offers a specific function for managing referral statuses within the AffiliateWP system. It may be useful for those looking for more control over their affiliate referrals.
From the developer
Syed Balkhi's own description of AffiliateWP, lightly tidied.
This plugin requires AffiliateWPIt will NOT function without it.
Once activated, all referrals created by AffiliateWP will be forced to a status of “pending”.
What is AffiliateWP?
AffiliateWP provides a complete affiliate management system for your WordPress website that seamlessly integrates with all major WordPress e-commerce and membership platforms. It aims to provide everything you need in a simple, clean, easy to use system that you will love to use.