Description
The AutomateWoo Refer A Friend add-on creates a referral program within WooCommerce, generating unique affiliate links for each customer and issuing automatic rewards (coupons, store credits) when a referral results in a confirmed purchase. Designed for those who want to turn their customer base into an organic acquisition channel, the module integrates with AutomateWoo workflows, allowing you to customize invitation emails, reward eligibility rules, and referral code expiration dates.
Key Features of AutomateWoo Refer A Friend
- Unique links for each customer
Creates a custom URL that tracks referrals in the friend’s browser via a cookie. - Configurable rewards
Issues percentage coupons, fixed-amount coupons, or store credit after the referred customer completes a purchase. - My Referrals dashboard
Adds a tab to the WooCommerce My Account area with statuses, clicks, and earnings. - Social sharing
Displays buttons for Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and email on the post-purchase page. - AutomateWoo workflows
Triggers automations when a referral is registered, a reward is issued, or a code expires.
Benefits of AutomateWoo Refer A Friend
- Low-CAC acquisition
Turns satisfied customers into promoters without paid media costs. - Higher average order value
Referral coupons encourage new purchases from both the referrer and the friend. - Customer base engagement
Keeps customers returning to the dashboard to track accumulated rewards. - Anti-fraud controls
Rules prevent self-referrals and block rewards for canceled or refunded orders.
Who Is AutomateWoo Refer A Friend Recommended For?
- Those who sell products with high repeat purchase rates (cosmetics, supplements, subscriptions) and want to encourage word of mouth.
- Those who already use AutomateWoo in a WooCommerce store and are looking for a new referral-based acquisition channel.
- Those who need to set up a lightweight affiliate program without relying on paid external platforms.
How to Download AutomateWoo Refer A Friend
AutomateWoo Refer A Friend is available for download here at Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it under Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file, and activate it so that the settings submenu appears within AutomateWoo in the dashboard. The file is complete and ready for immediate installation.
More than just standalone coupons, the component connects each reward to an automated cycle that sends confirmations, reminders, and thank-you messages without manual intervention. It works well for fashion, beauty, supplement, and digital product catalogs, where referrals between friends directly influence purchasing decisions and keep acquisition costs under control throughout the funnel.
Frequently asked questions
Is WooCommerce AutomateWoo Refer A Friend GPL-licensed?
Yes. WooCommerce AutomateWoo Refer A Friend is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use WooCommerce AutomateWoo Refer A Friend on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install WooCommerce AutomateWoo Refer A Friend on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does WooCommerce AutomateWoo Refer A Friend cost at Ultrapack?
WooCommerce AutomateWoo Refer A Friend costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does WooCommerce AutomateWoo Refer A Friend include updates?
Yes. The current version of WooCommerce AutomateWoo Refer A Friend is 2.13.3, published at Ultrapack on Oct 2, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is WooCommerce AutomateWoo Refer A Friend scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of WooCommerce AutomateWoo Refer A Friend goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin WooCommerce AutomateWoo Refer A Friend?
Requires WordPress 7.0 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.1.
What changed in this version
Version 2.13.3 2026-09-29
- Dev - Referral approval is serialised with an advisory lock and a compare-and-set status write; new filters `automatewoo/referrals/is_referral_valid_for_approval` and `automatewoo/referrals/eligibility_lock_timeout`.
- Dev - Update js-yaml build dependency to resolve Dependabot alerts.
- Fix - Re-validate referral eligibility when the order is paid or the referral is approved manually, so a customer can only ever have one approved referral.
- Fix - Referrals for unpaid orders no longer count towards the advocate referral limit, and windowed limits are evaluated in the window the referral was created in.
- Fix - Security improvements.
- Tweak - A referral that is not approved on payment is rejected with the reason recorded as an order note.
- Update - Referral coupons and referral links are no longer accepted while "Enable referrals" is unchecked, and the Refer A Friend settings page shows a notice when referrals are disabled.
Version 2.13.2 2026-09-08
- Declare compatibility with WooCommerce 11.1.0.
- Dev - Pin GitHub Actions and their nested dependencies to immutable commit SHAs.
- Fix - Security improvements.
- Update GitHub Action references.
Version 2.13.1 2026-08-25
- Dev - Add woocommerce.com deploy status check to the release PR checklist.
- Fix - Restrict the `heading_level` attribute of the `[automatewoo_referrals_share_widget]` shortcode to valid heading tags (h1-h6), falling back to h3 for anything else.
- Tweak - WordPress 7.1 compatibility.
- Update - Require WordPress 7.0+.
Version 2.13.0 2026-08-05
- Dev - Run the PHP coding standards job when dependencies change.
- Dev - Update WPCS to 3.4.1 to pick up the fix for GHSA-3pwp-g2mj-5p3v.
- Fix - Restrict the `heading_level` attribute of the `[automatewoo_referrals_share_widget]` shortcode to valid heading tags (h1-h6), falling back to h3 for anything else.
- Fix - Npm audit vulnerabilities.
- Fix - Refer a Friend email share form now keeps accessible, persistent validation messages on screen instead of transient native browser tooltips (WCAG 2.2.1 Timing Adjustable).
- Update - Bump the minimum required WooCommerce version to 10.9 and the compatibility version to 11.0.
Version 2.12.1 2026-07-21
- Fix - Add visible, programmatically associated labels to the referral email-invite form fields.
- Fix - Improve the "Shop Now" button focus outline in referral emails.
- Fix - Increase the "Or" share divider text contrast to meet WCAG AAA.
- Fix - Increase the WhatsApp share button colour contrast to meet WCAG AAA.
- Fix - Promote the Refer a Friend share widget heading to h2 for correct heading order on the order-received page.
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
automatewoo-referrals.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
automatewoo-referrals.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 7.0 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 7.1.
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