Fanatical
Earn commissions promoting digital game keys, bundles, deals via CJ for websites/blogs or Tapfiliate for YouTube/Twitch/Discord/Mixer; Free to join, access banners/links/feeds, global, high conversion on discounts; Two channels: traditional for sites, alternative for video/streamers
Overview
Commission & Conversion Tracking
How Fanatical calculates commissions and tracks conversions.
- Commission plans
- Multiple commission options available: 2.0% one-time (Base Commission), 12.0% one-time (Enhanced Commission). Select the plan that aligns with your promotional strategy.
Tracking
Attribution model | Not specified (standard last-click via CJ/Tapfiliate cookies) |
Tracking method | Cookies (CJ/Tapfiliate); Deep linking, tracking links |
Cookie duration | 30 days |
Promotional Tools and Resources
Materials and resources provided to support your promotion efforts
BANNERS | Yes |
TEXT LINKS | Yes |
SUPPORTS DEEP LINKING | Yes |
- More info about marketing materials
- Banners, text links, product data feeds, API, game artwork, logos, brand guidelines, affiliate exclusive deals/codes, advanced promo previews
Program Rules, Approval and Restrictions
Guidelines and limitations you need to follow when promoting Fanatical
SOCIAL MEDIA ALLOWED | Yes |
EMAIL MARKETING ALLOWED | |
PPC ALLOWED | |
Trademark Bidding | |
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS | None (global, multiple currencies: USD, GBP, EUR, CAD, AUD) |
COUPON SITE ALLOWED | Yes |
TRAFFIC MINIMUMS | None specified (channels of all sizes welcome with good fit) |
- Approval process
- Manual approval that usually takes Not specified. No website required — For CJ: websites/blogs/price comparison/news/reviews sites; For Tapfiliate: YouTube/Twitch/Discord/Mixer owners with good content fit; No minimum traffic/activity; Apply via links
- Other restrictions
- Good fit between content and store offering required; Full creative control but promote authentically; No minimum activity
Payouts and Payment Methods
How earnings are paid out and which methods are supported
Payment frequency | Net30 |
Payout currency | USD |
Minimum threshold | $50 |
- More payout info
- Net 30 or Net 60 depending on network; Tapfiliate payments generated at beginning of every month via PayPal once £30 threshold met; CJ queries to CJ support; Schedule: Beginning of every month (Tapfiliate); Monthly Net 30/Net 60 (CJ)
Payout methods
Fanatical overview
- Company
Focus Multimedia Ltd
- Pricing model
- Buy once / Paid
- App types
SUPPORTED PLATFORMS
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Offers digital bundles and a storefront with pay-what-you-want pricing for games, books, and software, featuring DRM-free options, cross-platform support, indie publishing, monthly subscriptions, charity donations, and distribution via download or keys.
Buy a bundle of games, you decide the price, and support charity in the process.