Kobo Books
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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.
Join Kobo’s global affiliate program and earn industry-leading commissions and above average EPC. Affiliates earn up to 5% commission on eBooks, audiobooks, devices and 10% on accessories; benefit from creative assets, API access, global tracking, mass media support, and a high-growth industry with above-average EPCs.
Overview
- Network / Platform
- RRakuten Advertising
- Company
Rakuten Kobo Inc.
- Validated
- 10/22/2024
- 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 (Standard Commission on Ebooks, Audiobooks, and Devices), 10.0% one-time (Standard Commission on Accessories). Select the plan that aligns with your promotional strategy.
Standard Commission on Ebooks, Audiobooks, and Devices
Earn 5% commission on eBooks, audiobooks, and devices.
One-time
5%
Percentage
Standard Commission on Accessories
Earn 10% commission on accessories.
One-time
10%
Percentage
Tracking
Attribution model | Last-click |
Tracking method | Cookies |
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
- Banner ads, coupon codes, text links, regional product/data feeds, API access, ongoing creative packs, onboarding guides
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 | Yes |
Trademark Bidding | No |
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS | Program is global; available in all countries where Kobo sells. Affiliates can select regional programs for currency reporting, but links track globally. Exclusions may include countries under sanction or restricted by Rakuten. |
COUPON SITE ALLOWED | Yes |
TRAFFIC MINIMUMS | None specified; quality review with no strict traffic minimums |
- Approval process
- Manual approval that usually takes 1-3 business days. Website required — Must have a website, relevant content, and comply with network terms; spam/illegal content prohibited.
- Other restrictions
- Prohibited content includes illegal products, offensive materials, hate speech, pornography, incentives for illegal activity. No fake/misleading claims.
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
- Payment is issued once minimum threshold is reached, via Rakuten's preferred method. Funds held until next payment cycle if not met.; Schedule: Net 30
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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