Chrome extension steals your affiliate

  • sergi69

    (@sergi69)


    12 months ago

    I recently wrote to the premium version support team about the bad practice VillaTheme started using. They added their affiliate link to the Chrome extension, stealing commissions from those of us who use this plugin, both in the free and pro versions.

    This is the response they give to all the users who complain about it. They say they don’t charge anything for the Chrome extension, and of course, they already take our customers’ affiliate money.

    I find it shameful that a company like VillaTheme has to engage in these practices. I always buy plugins from that brand, but they just lost a customer, and I hope they lose many more due to their bad practice.

    So, I advise you to remove this plugin from your website and the WooCommerce AliExpress Dropshipping Extension as soon as possible, or your affiliate profits will be stolen.

    Respuesta del autor

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re truly sorry to hear about your disappointment, and we completely understand your frustration.

    Using the affiliate link in the Chrome extension does not incur any additional costs or fees; it costs you nothing. The extension is completely free, and this affiliate setup is simply a way for you to support the ongoing development and maintenance of the tool. That said, using the Chrome extension is optional. You can continue to process orders manually or use API-based sync (available to paying users) without using the extension.

    We understand this change may not suit everyone, but we’ve tried to be transparent by showing a clear notice and asking for consent before proceeding. If you feel strongly about it, we respect your decision and you’re always welcome to reach out to CodeCanyon for clarification as well.

    • This topic was modified 12 months ago by sergi69.
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  • angelagrey

    (@angelagrey)

    12 months ago

    Since you’re using the premium plugin, the affiliate system isn’t relevant to your experience with the paid features. If you’re using the free plugin, the affiliate link doesn’t impact you because it doesn’t apply when you import or sync products, as you already know. Additionally, using the affiliate link doesn’t cost you anything extra.

    Affiliate programs like AliExpress’ have clear terms about using their links. And our affiliate links are clearly disclosed and we’re not engaging in fraudulent activity (e.g., spamming links, misleading users), therefore, we are technically operating within the bounds of their policies.

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