The 10 Best Referral Apps for Shopify

The top 10 apps merchants see when they search the Shopify App Store for referral, in the exact order the store ranks them. Only Shopify's organic ranking is shown, never sponsored ads.

Updated July 12, 2026 · Organic results only

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1

Referral Candy & Affiliate

★ 4.9 (1,451 reviews) · Free trial available

Refer a friend, referral & affiliate marketing, all in one app
Built for Shopify
2

UpPromote Affiliate Marketing

★ 4.9 (3,500 reviews) · Free to install

Drive referral sales loops with influencer & affiliate program
Built for Shopify
3

Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy

★ 5.0 (981 reviews) · Free plan available

Referral marketing with affiliate program & referral program
Built for Shopify
4

Referral Program ‑ Shopjar

★ 4.9 (123 reviews) · Free plan available

Grow referral sales via referral program & affiliate marketing
Built for Shopify
5

TrustWILL Loyalty & Referrals

★ 4.9 (772 reviews) · Free plan available

Loyalty Rewards Program: Loyalty Points, Referral & VIP Tiers
Built for Shopify
6

BLP Referral Program Affiliate

★ 4.8 (210 reviews) · Free plan available

Refer a friend with referral & affiliate campaigns and rewards
Built for Shopify
7

BON Loyalty Program & Rewards

★ 5.0 (1,818 reviews) · Free plan available

Customer loyalty points & rewards program, VIP tier, referrals
Built for Shopify
8

Appstle Loyalty Program Reward

★ 5.0 (1,217 reviews) · Free plan available

Customer loyalty points, rewards program, VIP tier & referrals
Built for Shopify
9

Casa Loyalty Rewards Program

★ 5.0 (348 reviews) · Free

Vip Tiers,Loyalty Program,Loyalty Points ,Gift Cards,Referrals
Built for Shopify
10

AfterShip Referral & Affiliate

★ 4.9 (962 reviews) · Free

Build brand trust and generate more revenue.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best Referral app for Shopify?

Based on the Shopify App Store's own organic ranking for "referral", Referral Candy & Affiliate currently holds the #1 spot, with a 4.9 star rating across 1,451 reviews. The best choice for your store still depends on your requirements, so compare the top results above.

How is this ranking determined?

We record the organic results merchants actually see when searching the Shopify App Store for "referral", refreshed daily. Sponsored ("Ad") placements are excluded, so positions reflect Shopify's real search ranking rather than paid promotion. Source: the Shopify App Store search results for "referral", you can verify the current ranking there yourself.

Which Referral apps are Built for Shopify?

9 of the top 10 referral apps hold the Built for Shopify badge: Referral Candy & Affiliate, UpPromote Affiliate Marketing, Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy, Referral Program ‑ Shopjar, TrustWILL Loyalty & Referrals and more.

What does the Built for Shopify badge mean?

Built for Shopify
Built for Shopify is the highest level of recognition Shopify awards an app. To earn the badge, an app must meet Shopify's standards for safety, performance, ease of use, and proven usefulness: it cannot slow down the admin, storefront, or checkout, must integrate seamlessly into the Shopify admin, and must demonstrate quality through installs, reviews, and ratings over time. When comparing similar apps, preferring ones with the badge is a safe default. Learn more about the Built for Shopify badge →

As of July 12, 2026, the top-ranked referral app on the Shopify App Store is Referral Candy & Affiliate, with a 4.9 star rating across 1,451 reviews. 9 of the top 10 carry the Built for Shopify badge, and the average rating is 4.9 stars across 11,382 reviews.

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