AffiliateWP - Affiliate Area Tabs vs AffiliateWP - REST API Extended
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| Feature | AffiliateWP - Affiliate Area Tabs v1.4.4 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 5.0/5 Visit Details | AffiliateWP - REST API Extended v1.2.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Paid Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 3,000+ | — |
| Last updated | October 22, 2026 | — |
| Editions | AffiliateWP - Affiliate Area Tabs | AffiliateWP - REST API Extended ($) |
| Pros | Adds custom tabs to the affiliate area without code; Tabs can be reordered from the AffiliateWP settings; Uses the standard AffiliateWP settings screen | Create, edit and delete endpoints for most AffiliateWP objects; Lets external systems automate affiliate administration; Uses the standard AffiliateWP REST API structure |
| Cons | Requires the AffiliateWP core plugin; Tab content is limited to pages on the same site | Requires the AffiliateWP core plugin and a licence for updates; Write access over REST needs careful API key management |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Custom tabs in the affiliate area, Tab order set in the admin tab row, Settings tab inside AffiliateWP, Filter to add tabs from other add-ons | Create, edit and delete affiliates over REST ($), Create, edit and delete referrals over REST ($), Create, edit and delete payouts over REST ($), Write endpoints for creatives, visits and customers ($), Settings tab inside AffiliateWP ($) |
| Integrations | ||
| Plugins | AffiliateWP | AffiliateWP ($) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2 | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | — |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | — |
| Phones home | No | No |