WP Engine
WP Engine runs a current Everflow-managed hosting affiliate program. The current first-party page publishes one-time plan-specific payouts and a long 180-day attribution window.
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| Factor | WP Engine | Kinsta |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Active | Active |
| Category | Web Hosting | Managed WordPress Hosting |
| Model | sale | one-time-plus-lifetime-recurring |
| Commission | WP Engine hosting: $100 on Lite plan purchases; for other qualifying hosting plans, $200 minimum or the first month’s equivalent payment, whichever is higher. | $50–$500 one-time bonus on qualifying Managed WordPress referrals plus 10% monthly recurring commission for the lifetime of the referred customer |
| Cookie / attribution | 180 days | 60 days |
| Recurring duration | One-time commission on each qualifying new purchase; not renewal recurring. | Managed WordPress referrals earn 10% monthly recurring commission for the lifetime of the referred customer while the qualifying plan remains active. |
| Payout timing | Paid on or around the 20th of the month after a qualifying referral reaches 62 days of age and remains in good standing. | Once approved commission balance exceeds $50, Kinsta automatically includes it in the next PayPal payment round, normally between the 15th and 20th of each month. Managed WordPress one-time bonuses have a two-month qualification period. |
| Minimum payout | No WP Engine-specific minimum is stated on the reviewed public affiliate page. | More than $50 in approved commissions for PayPal payout; $500 minimum applies when transferring affiliate earnings to MyKinsta hosting credit. |
| Paid search / PPC | Direct linking from ads and unapproved brand/trademark use are restricted; use the current Everflow campaign rules before paid search. | Kinsta’s detailed promotion rules should be checked before paid search; the reviewed FAQ emphasizes content/site quality rather than publishing a complete PPC keyword table. |
| Geography | Program availability/payment options depend on the Everflow affiliate account and supported markets. | Global-facing program for eligible publishers/businesses, subject to legal availability and PayPal support. |
| Approval | Affiliate application and Everflow account; approval required | Free registration; open to non-customers, subject to program approval and terms |
| Approval difficulty | Moderate — apply through Everflow and receive tracking links after approval. | Selective — manual website review; Kinsta says decisions are normally sent within three business days. Existing Kinsta customers are automatically approved. |
| Verified / reviewed | 2026-09-08 | 2026-09-08 |
| Best fit | WordPress publishers, agencies, developers and hosting-comparison sites targeting managed WordPress buyers. | WordPress publishers, developers, agencies and hosting-comparison sites with managed-hosting intent. |
Kinsta
Kinsta’s current hosting affiliate program combines a plan-dependent one-time Managed WordPress bonus with 10% lifetime monthly recurring commission. Its public 2026 materials also state a 60-day conversion window.
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