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Simple affiliate link injector chrome extension. It inserts the affiliate ID into the Amazon URLs.

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💜 Referral Link Inserter

IDE: VS Code Style: XO Linter License: MIT

This Chrome extension inserts your affiliate tag when you visit Amazon.

🛠 Installation

To install the extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/referral-link-inserter/obaecligagaohlaficpfdplmgfpehcbo

Alternatively, you can:

  • Download the latest relase
  • Unzip the zip folder referral-link-inserter.zip.
  • Navigate to chrome://extensions in your browser
  • Click "Load unpacked extension" and select the unzipped folder

💰 Features

The extension will automatically insert your affiliate ID into Amazon search and product pages.
You'll start earning commissions on your referrals.

⚙️ Configuration

The extension options page allows you to configure your affiliate IDs for each supported site.

To open the options page:

  • Right-click on the extension icon and select "Options"

    or

  • Navigate to chrome://extensions and click "Options"

🚫 Limitations

This extension may not be suitable for everyone due to several limitations associated with the Amazon Affiliate Program and other factors:

  • Personal and Shared Orders: Commissions are not provided for personal orders or orders made through one's own affiliate link. Additionally, commissions are not earned on orders placed through affiliate links that have been shared with friends or publicly distributed outside of personal websites or social media channels managed by the affiliate.
  • Geographical Restrictions: Residents of certain states or countries where the Amazon Affiliate Program is not supported cannot earn commissions.
  • Browser Compatibility: The extension is currently only available for Google Chrome, limiting users of other browsers such as Firefox, Safari, or Edge.
  • Product Eligibility: Not all products on Amazon are eligible for affiliate commissions, with some categories or specific products excluded from the program.
  • Ad Blockers: The functionality of the extension can be compromised by ad blockers, which may interfere with the insertion and tracking of affiliate links.
  • Returned or Cancelled Orders: Commissions can be revoked if the customer returns or cancels the order, affecting potential earnings.

Users should review the Amazon Affiliate Program’s terms and conditions to fully understand these limitations and ensure compliance.

💡 TODO

  • Add unit tests
  • Add Firefox support

🤝 Contributing

Pull requests are welcome! Feel free to open issues for any bugs or ideas.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see LICENSE.md for details.