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Shutterstock Affiliate Program

Shutterstock publishes a new-customer affiliate structure with a 30-day cookie, monthly payouts and a low payout threshold.

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Who this program fits

Design, stock-media, photography and creator publishers.

Commercial terms at a glance

Payout timingMonthly; current page describes a 30-day action lock and later payout schedule
Minimum payout$10
GeographySubject to Impact/Shutterstock market eligibility
Approval difficultyModerate — Impact application

Only terms supported by the reviewed source are shown. Unpublished details are left out rather than estimated.

Where Shutterstock can fit

  • 20% base new-customer rate
  • Up to $300 per new customer
  • 30-day cookie and $10 minimum payout

Check these terms before you promote it

  • Focus is on new-customer qualifying purchases
  • 30-day action-lock/payout timing applies
  • Higher rates are not automatic
  • Eligible countries and traffic sources.
  • Whether paid search, email, coupon, trademark bidding or sub-affiliates are restricted.
  • What event actually creates a payable commission and when it can be reversed.

Before you apply

  1. Open the current program page using the button on this page.
  2. Confirm the publisher type and countries currently accepted.
  3. Read the current qualifying event, attribution rules and promotion restrictions.
  4. Apply with a clear description of your site, audience and how the product fits your content.

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