🏆 The #1 Thing People Buy Through Affiliate Links
(Drumroll please… 🥁)
It’s not a blender.
It’s not a miracle pillow.
And it’s definitely not a protein powder that tastes like drywall.
👉 It’s software and digital subscriptions.
Yes.
Invisible products.
No boxes. No trucks. No returns.
Yet somehow… they make affiliates the most money. 😏
🤔 Why software keeps winning the affiliate Olympics
Because people LOVE:
-
Solving problems
-
Saving time
-
Making money
-
Feeling smart
-
And clicking links that promise all of the above
Software does this while wearing sweatpants and sipping coffee.
🥇 The Usual Suspects (Top Offenders)
These guys show up at the top of affiliate earnings every… single… year:
-
Web hosting & website tools
“I want a website.”
Clicks affiliate link.
Boom. Commission. -
Online business & marketing platforms
Website builders, email tools, funnels, and yes…
👉 Platforms that teach people how to make money online. -
Finance & investing apps
Because nothing motivates clicking like the words
“passive income” and “early retirement.” -
VPNs & cybersecurity tools
Fear sells. Privacy sells. “Hackers” really sell. 🕶️ -
Online courses & memberships
Learn fast. Upgrade life. Feel productive without leaving the couch.
🥈 Honorable Mention: Physical Products
Sure, people buy tons of stuff on Amazon:
-
Gadgets
-
Kitchen toys
-
Fitness gear
But affiliates earn about enough commission to buy…
another gadget. 😬
No recurring income.
No leverage.
Just more reviews to write.
🎯 The Punchline (and the truth)
The real affiliate winners promote:
Digital subscriptions that help people make money, save time, or fix a headache.
That’s why platforms like Wealthy Affiliate work:
-
Software ✔️
-
Education ✔️
-
Recurring commissions ✔️
-
People actively looking for the solution ✔️
In other words:
You’re not selling a “program.”
You’re selling clarity, leverage, and a way out of confusion—with no shipping label required.
