Shutterstock Affiliate Program
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Shutterstock lists a 20%–30% commission via 2 networks (Impact, Webgains), above the Entertainment median of 6%. It earns an Affiliate Graph Score of 78/100.
- Commission
- 20%–30%
- Networks
- 2
- Score
- 78/100
- Brand size
- Very large
Brand size: top 5% of tracked brands by estimated revenue. A relative tier, not a dollar figure. How it's derived.
About Shutterstock
Shutterstock is a global provider of high-quality licensed photographs, videos, and music for creative professionals and businesses. The company offers a vast digital library accessible via its online platform, enabling users to find and license visual and audio content for various projects. Founded in 2003, Shutterstock has grown to become a leading stock content provider, serving customers worldwide with a user-friendly interface and extensive licensing options. It also supports contributors who upload and sell their content through the platform. The company operates on a subscription and on-demand licensing model, catering to creative agencies, media companies, and individual creators. Shutterstock continuously invests in technology, including AI-driven search and content management systems, to enhance user experience and content discoverability. Its headquarters is located in New York City, and it is publicly traded under the ticker symbol SSTK. The platform emphasizes a broad content selection, ease of access, and licensing transparency, making it a preferred resource for digital content needs across multiple industries.
Commission terms
Affiliates earn a 30% commission on PremiumBeat purchases and 20% on Shutterstock rebills and initial purchases, with a 30-day referral period. The program excludes bidding on trademarks, using Shutterstock URLs in paid search, cloaking, and promoting non-commissionable or restricted items. Violations can lead to termination and forfeiture of commissions.
Summarized from network program data. Confirm current terms on the network.
Networks
Score breakdown
| Commission vs. category median | 40 / 40 |
| Network coverage | 10 / 15 |
| Active status | 15 / 15 |
| Cookie window | 0 / 15 |
| Data completeness | 12.5 / 15 |