Trackli
Use Case|Gumroad

Affiliate Tracking for Gumroad Creators

Gumroad is the go-to platform for creators selling digital products, courses, and memberships. Trackli helps you build an affiliate army that promotes your products, while automatically tracking sales and calculating commissions so you can focus on creating.

How to Set Up Gumroad Affiliate Tracking

Get up and running in minutes with these simple steps.

1

Connect Gumroad via API

Link your Gumroad account using the application access token. Trackli reads your product catalog and sets up tracking for all your offerings.

2

Enable Gumroad Ping Notifications

Activate Gumroad's ping feature to send purchase notifications to Trackli. Each successful sale triggers commission calculation automatically.

3

Set Product-Level Commissions

Assign commission rates to individual products. A $10 ebook might have a 30% commission while a $500 course has a 15% rate.

4

Create Creator-Friendly Affiliate Pages

Build an affiliate program page that resonates with your audience. Provide product descriptions, images, and pre-written copy for affiliates.

5

Track and Pay Partners

Monitor affiliate-driven sales in real time. Set up automatic payouts via PayPal or bank transfer on a weekly or monthly schedule.

How It Works

From referral link to commission payout — fully automated with Gumroad.

Affiliate tracking flow diagram for Gumroad

Trackli vs Traditional Affiliate Tracking

See how Trackli compares to manual or legacy affiliate solutions.

FeatureTrackliTraditional
Digital Product FocusBuilt for ebooks, courses, templates, and digital goodsGeneric tracking not optimized for digital creators
Pay-What-You-Want SupportCalculates commission on actual amount paidCannot handle variable pricing models
Membership IntegrationTracks Gumroad membership subscriptions with recurring commissionsOne-time purchase tracking only
Creator AnalyticsRevenue by product, affiliate performance, and conversion funnelsBasic click and sale counts
Bundle TrackingAttributes bundle purchases correctly across productsCannot decompose bundle sales for commission
Refund Window AwarenessHolds commissions through Gumroad's refund windowPays commissions immediately, claws back after refunds

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Trackli work with Gumroad's pay-what-you-want pricing?
Yes. When a customer chooses their own price on a Gumroad product, Trackli calculates the affiliate commission based on the actual amount paid. This works correctly even when customers pay above or below your suggested price.
Can I track Gumroad membership subscriptions?
Yes. Trackli tracks both one-time Gumroad purchases and recurring membership payments. Affiliates earn commissions on each membership renewal for the duration you configure.
How does Trackli handle Gumroad's 30-day refund policy?
Trackli holds affiliate commissions in a pending state for a configurable period that aligns with Gumroad's refund window. If a refund is processed, the commission is automatically cancelled before any payout occurs.
Can affiliates promote specific products from my Gumroad store?
Yes. Each affiliate can get unique links to specific products. If they share a link to your course but the customer also buys your ebook in the same session, both purchases are attributed to that affiliate.
Is Trackli better than Gumroad's built-in affiliate feature?
Gumroad's built-in affiliate feature is basic and limited. Trackli offers a branded affiliate portal, advanced analytics, tiered commissions, automated payouts, and cookie-free tracking capabilities that go well beyond what Gumroad includes natively.

Ready to launch your affiliate program?

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