Referral Moderation Add-on for AffiliateWP
AffiliateWP - Force Pending Referrals
AffiliateWP Force Pending Referrals ensures all affiliate referrals are set to pending status for manual review. Prevents automatic approval and gives administrators full control over referral payouts.
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What is AffiliateWP - Force Pending Referrals?
AffiliateWP Force Pending Referrals v1.2 is a WordPress plugin that forces all AffiliateWP referrals to pending status for manual administrator review. It prevents automatic referral approval, provides fraud protection, and requires no configuration beyond activation, making it suitable for affiliate program managers who need full control over referral payouts. Available at PluginTheme.net with instant download and GPL license.
Key Features
Forced Pending
All referrals automatically set to pending regardless of source
Manual Review
Review each referral before approving affiliate payment
Fraud Protection
Prevents automatic approval that could be exploited
Zero Config
Works immediately after activation with no settings needed
Universal Coverage
Applies to all integrations and payment gateways
Admin Control
Full control over referral approval and payout process
Who is this for?
Pros
- Forced Pending Status: All referrals automatically set to pending for manual review
- Fraud Prevention: Prevents automatic referral approval that could be exploited by bad actors
- Zero Configuration: Works immediately after activation with no settings to configure
- Universal Coverage: Applies to all referrals regardless of payment gateway or integration
Cons
- •Adds manual workload as every referral requires administrator review
- •No selective filtering to auto-approve referrals from trusted affiliates
Product Description
AffiliateWP Force Pending Referrals is a simple but essential add-on that forces all referrals to a pending status regardless of the payment gateway or integration used. This gives store administrators complete control over referral approvals and prevents any referral from being automatically marked as paid or unpaid.
Key Features
- Forced Pending Status: All referrals are automatically set to pending regardless of the source
- Manual Review: Administrators can review each referral before approving payment
- Fraud Prevention: Prevents automatic referral approval that could be exploited
- Simple Activation: Works immediately once activated with no configuration required
Why Use This Add-on?
By default, some AffiliateWP integrations may automatically set referrals to unpaid status, which can lead to payouts without proper verification. This add-on ensures every referral goes through a pending review stage, giving you time to verify the legitimacy of each referral before processing payment.
Use Cases
- Stores with high-value products where referral fraud is a concern
- Affiliate programs that require manual order verification
- Businesses with strict financial approval processes
- Programs with new affiliates that need initial monitoring
Our Verdict
PluginTheme Team
Expert Reviewer
We tested Force Pending Referrals on an AffiliateWP installation with WooCommerce integration. After activation, all new referrals correctly switched to pending status instead of unpaid. The admin could then manually review and approve each referral individually.
