Affiliate Link Marker for WordPress

I’ve been running a blog with affiliate links for years, and honestly, I was tired of manually adding nofollow tags and remembering to slap on the disclosure at the end. That’s when I found Affiliate Link Marker for WordPress. It’s not flashy, but it does exactly what it says-marks your links, adds the right rel attributes, and drops in a disclosure without any fuss.

The good stuff

What really clicked was how it auto-detects common affiliate domains like Amazon, ShareASale, and eBay. I didn’t have to set up anything-just install it and boom, links get flagged. I even tested it with a random affiliate link from a lesser-known network, and it caught it too. The plugin checks for URL patterns, so if you’re using custom tracking URLs, you can add those yourself in the settings. And the disclosure? You can tweak it to match your tone. I changed mine to “This post contains affiliate links-I may earn a small commission if you buy through them.” Simple, clear, and just enough.

Also, if you’re running a network site (like a multi-blog setup), the Network Admin feature is a lifesaver. You can manage all affiliate domains and disclosures from one place instead of editing each site individually. That alone saved me hours.

The not-so-good

It’s not perfect. There’s no visual indicator in the editor that a link has been marked-so if you’re skimming through a long post, you might miss it unless you check the HTML. And while it adds nofollow and sponsored attributes, it doesn’t give you granular control over which ones apply where. If you want to exclude certain links from being marked, you’d need to do that manually or via code. Also, the plugin hasn’t been updated in a few years. Not a dealbreaker, but something to keep in mind if you’re paranoid about security.

Bottom line

If you’re running a WordPress site with affiliate links and want a simple way to stay compliant, this plugin works. It’s lightweight, straightforward, and gets the job done without overcomplicating things. It’s free, and since it’s built for real-world use, it’s definitely worth trying. If you’re already using WordPress for affiliate content, don’t waste time reinventing the wheel-Affiliate Link Marker for WordPress for Wordpress is a solid choice. Just don’t expect bells and whistles. It’s not fancy, but it’s reliable.