HostGator
HostGator maintains a hosting affiliate program with a performance-based CPA structure rather than one flat public rate for every affiliate.
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| Factor | HostGator | Hostinger |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Active | Active |
| Category | Web Hosting | Web Hosting |
| Model | sale | sale |
| Commission | Starting around $65 CPA with higher payouts based on performance under the current public program | Up to 40% on qualifying standard hosting purchases under the current agreement; selected Hostinger Horizons offers can publish higher special rates such as up to 60% |
| Cookie / attribution | Verify current affiliate terms | Up to 30 days under the current agreement; a later qualifying affiliate click can overwrite attribution. |
| Recurring duration | Not published in the reviewed source | Commission generally applies to the qualifying initial eligible purchase; renewals and upgrades are not commissionable unless a specific campaign says otherwise. |
| Payout timing | Not published in the reviewed source | Approved payout requests are released according to Hostinger’s current affiliate process, with the agreement stating payouts are generally released by the 20th after a valid request and review. |
| Minimum payout | Not published in the reviewed source | At least 3 approved conversions; $100 minimum for PayPal and $500 minimum for wire transfer under the current agreement. |
| Paid search / PPC | Verify current HostGator trademark and paid-search terms before bidding | The current agreement broadly restricts PPC/impression-based affiliate promotion and specifically prohibits Hostinger trademark bidding/direct linking without authorization; use paid media only where the current agreement expressly permits it. |
| Geography | Not published in the reviewed source | Program availability and payment methods can vary by country; the governing Hostinger entity and localized agreement apply to the affiliate account. |
| Approval | Affiliate application | Affiliate application and compliance with current agreement |
| Approval difficulty | Moderate — affiliate application | Moderate — application and ongoing compliance review apply. |
| Verified / reviewed | 2026-09-08 | 2026-09-08 |
| Best fit | Beginner-hosting, WordPress and small-business publishers. | Hosting, WordPress, website-building and online-business publishers. |
Hostinger
Hostinger’s current affiliate agreement publishes an attribution cookie of up to 30 days and commissions up to 40% on defined eligible products and purchase terms. The exact plan and term matter, so the profile avoids treating 40% as universal.
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