Affiliate Tracking for Recurly Subscriptions
Recurly specializes in subscription management and revenue optimization. Trackli connects to Recurly's push notifications to track every new subscriber, renewal, and upgrade back to the affiliate who referred them, giving you a complete picture of partner-driven revenue.
How to Set Up Recurly Affiliate Tracking
Get up and running in minutes with these simple steps.
Generate Recurly API Credentials
Create a Recurly API key with read permissions for subscriptions, invoices, and accounts. Enter these credentials in your Trackli dashboard.
Configure Push Notifications
Add Trackli's endpoint URL in Recurly's push notification settings. We process new_subscription, renewed_subscription, and successful_payment notifications.
Build Commission Tiers
Set up tiered commission structures based on plan value, number of referrals, or customer LTV. Reward your best-performing affiliates with escalating rates.
Embed Tracking Snippets
Add a lightweight JavaScript snippet to your pricing and checkout pages. This captures the referral source and passes it through to Recurly's custom fields.
Launch Your Affiliate Program
Invite affiliates via email, provide them with marketing materials, and start tracking referral-driven subscriptions in real time.
How It Works
From referral link to commission payout — fully automated with Recurly.
Trackli vs Traditional Affiliate Tracking
See how Trackli compares to manual or legacy affiliate solutions.
| Feature | Trackli | Traditional |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription Analytics | Revenue per affiliate, churn rate by referral source | Basic click and conversion counts only |
| Revenue Recovery Attribution | Tracks revenue recovered through Recurly's dunning management | Cannot attribute recovered revenue to affiliates |
| Gift Subscription Tracking | Tracks gift subscriptions and attributes to referrer | Gift purchases not supported in attribution |
| Add-On Revenue | Includes add-on purchases in commission calculations | Only tracks base subscription amount |
| Account Hierarchy | Supports parent/child account structures in Recurly | Flat account tracking only |
| Real-Time Reporting | Live dashboard with push-notification-driven updates | Batch reporting with 24-48 hour delays |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Trackli support Recurly's add-on billing?
How does Trackli handle Recurly's dunning process?
Can I set different commission rates per Recurly plan?
Does Trackli work with Recurly.js hosted payment pages?
Can I track gift subscriptions referred by affiliates?
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Learn moreReady to launch your affiliate program?
Start tracking affiliate referrals in minutes. No complex setup, no enterprise pricing.