Kobo Books
Has an affiliate program onRRakuten Advertising
Kobo Books is an application with a large library of eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and children's books, accessible on smartphones or tablets. The app includes a search system for finding books by author, title, topic, or genre.
Earn commissions by promoting Kobo eBooks, audiobooks, devices, and accessories via affiliate links on Rakuten Advertising. Benefits include new creative collateral monthly, regional data feeds, API access, dedicated management, global presence, high EPCs, secure tracking, and monthly payments.
Overview
- Network / Platform
- RRakuten Advertising
- Company
Rakuten Kobo Inc.
- Validated
- 2/9/2026
- Program information
- Learn more ↗
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Commission & Conversion Tracking
How Kobo Books calculates commissions and tracks conversions.
- Commission plans
- Multiple commission options available: 5.0% one-time (Ebooks and Audiobooks Commission), 10.0% one-time (Devices and Accessories Commission). Select the plan that aligns with your promotional strategy.
Ebooks and Audiobooks Commission
Flat rate commission on eBooks and audiobooks sales.
One-time
5%
Percentage
Devices and Accessories Commission
Flat rate commission on devices and accessories sales.
One-time
10%
Percentage
Tracking
Attribution model | Last-click |
Tracking method | Cookies, secure third-party tracking via Rakuten |
Cookie duration | 14 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, coupons, new creative collateral monthly, regional data feeds, API access
Program Rules, Approval and Restrictions
Guidelines and limitations you need to follow when promoting Kobo Books
SOCIAL MEDIA ALLOWED | Yes |
EMAIL MARKETING ALLOWED | Yes |
PPC ALLOWED | |
Trademark Bidding | |
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS | Programs for Canada, US, UK, Australia, France, Germany; links work across territories; other regions contact affiliates@kobo.com |
COUPON SITE ALLOWED |
- Approval process
- Manual approval that usually takes Shortly after application. Website required — Register at Rakuten Advertising, apply to Kobo program via dashboard, agree to terms; established site with relevant content preferred
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
- Monthly payments via Rakuten Advertising with secure third-party tracking and real-time reporting
Payout methods
PayPal
E-wallet
Direct Deposit
Banking
Check
Banking
Kobo Books overview
- Company
- Rakuten Kobo Inc.
- Pricing model
- Buy once / Freemium
- App types
SUPPORTED PLATFORMS
Web
Online
Desktop
Mac, Windows
Mobile
Android, iPhone
Tablet
Android Tablet, iPad
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