Skimlinks Editor tool

SL Editor extension.

Skimlinks Editor Tool: Essential Chrome Extension for Publishers

Skimlinks Editor tool is a comprehensive Chrome Extension specifically designed for publishers interested in commerce content. It provides an easy way to check affiliate schemes, view commission rates, and generate affiliate links without leaving the merchant's website. Additional features include average commission insights over a 90-day period, information about exclusive commission offers, link shortening for sharing on social media, and the ability to affiliate specific domain for relevant rates. Users need a Skimlinks account to utilise this extension.
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Extension stats

By: Skimlinks
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.58
(45)
Version: 8.6.3 (Last updated: 2024-11-12)
Creation date: 2020-07-02
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webNavigation
  • cookies
  • tabs
  • unlimitedStorage
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 1.52M

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Skimlinks Editor Toolbar

The Skimlinks Editor Toolbar is the easy to use Chrome Extension that any publisher who is writing commerce content must have installed.

NEW FEATURE - See Merchant Programs in Google Search Results You can now see if a merchant has an affiliate program with Skimlinks directly in your Google Search results. All you need to do is make sure you have the Editor Toolbar installed and open when you search for a product or merchant, and you’ll now see the Skimlinks logo next to the search result if they have a program available.

Other Features of the Skimlinks Editor Toolbar:

  • When a publisher is on the merchant's website, they’ll instantly be able to see if they provide commission rates, what they are and easily be able to create an affiliate link directly from the toolbar.
  • Easily see the average commission rate the merchant has paid over the last 90 days
  • The ability to see the full conditions relating to commission rates without leaving the page
  • Whether the merchant provides exclusive or higher than average commission rates
  • Shorten links to share on social networks or in email
  • If you manage multiple domains, the ability to select the domain you want to affiliate so that the relevant commission rates show
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use for quickly generating affiliate links
  • Ability to add custom parameters for attribution
  • Helpful for seeing payout percentages and affiliate status
  • Sleek design with clear information on rates
  • Has led to unexpected commissions
Cons
  • Inconsistent functionality; often fails to work
  • Issues with login and receiving error messages
  • Required to log in frequently
  • Not reliable on many sites
  • Skimlinks support responses are unhelpful
Most mentioned
  • Used to work great but has become unreliable
  • Problems with logging in and functionality
  • Love the new design and updates
User reviews
Works sometimes, other times not, For example this is not working https://www.lacoste.com
by Scott Robins, 2022-11-23

Used to work, now it doesn't. Skimlinks support asked me if I'd tried the Chrome extension in another browser as a fix, which is not only nonsensical but also unhelpful.
by Christine Sarkis, 2022-10-17

It's great to quickly create affiliate links on the go, and I love that you can now add custom parameters for attribution
by Alexander Colas, 2020-07-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Skimlinks Editor tool requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Skimlinks Editor tool is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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