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Ghost is a modern CMS designed for newsletter creators and independent publishers. Features include membership subscriptions, email newsletters, built-in analytics, and integrated payment processing. Creators can build paid subscriber bases and launch newsletters directly from Ghost.
Modern publishing platform combining membership, newsletters, and email automation for content creators.
Ghost pays 30% recurring commission on all referred customer payments for 12 months (or lifetime if customer remains subscribed), through a program you apply to directly. Referred customer signs up via affiliate link, starts Ghost membership subscription (paid plan), and maintains active subscription. 90-day attribution window allows commission for signups converting within window. The referred customer gets access to ghost publishing platform with full features. Verified 22 Aug 2026 from Ghost's own published material.
Your commission
30% recurring commission on all referred customer payments for 12 months (or lifetime if customer remains subscribed)
Affiliate earns 30% of monthly subscription amount for all customers referred via their affiliate link. Commission continues monthly as long as referred customer maintains active Ghost subscription.
Customer incentive
Access to Ghost publishing platform with full features
Referred customer gains access to Ghost CMS for creating memberships and newsletters. No direct referral incentive discount offered; value is in platform access.
Paid whenReferred customer signs up via affiliate link, starts Ghost membership subscription (paid plan), and maintains active subscription. 90-day attribution window allows commission for signups converting within window.
Must you be a customerYes—applicant must have active Ghost publication and verified audience (10,000+ minimum)
DurationRecurring monthly for entire customer subscription duration (12 months minimum, lifetime potential)
Commission generatedWhen referred customer signs up with affiliate link and activates paid membership subscription
Payment scheduleMonthly via Wise.com or bank transfer; paid after customer's billing cycle (5-10 days post-charge)
Cash-out minimum$30 USD minimum threshold for withdrawal
Payout railsDirect deposit to bank account or Wise.com transfer (varies by region)
Attribution window90-day cookie window: signup and subscription initiation must occur within 90 days of link click
Important
Program has strict eligibility requirements: referrer must have active Ghost publication with 10,000+ audience and achieve 5+ referrals within 3-month periods or face auto-suspension. 30% commission only applies while customer maintains subscription; cancellation stops affiliate earnings. 90-day attribution window is moderate but not generous. Requires application and approval process with audience vetting; not open to all.
Eligibility threshold of 10,000+ audience limits accessibility for smaller creators. Auto-suspension policy for inactive accounts (no conversions in review period) means ongoing effort required. Lifetime commission potential only if customer never cancels. Monthly payout requirement means low-earners may accumulate unused credits. Program selective about who qualifies; tier-based approach with renewal requirements.
The full terms
Everything Ghost publishes about how the commission is earned and paid. A term shown as not researched is one Ghost does not publish, not one that does not apply.
How it pays
Route inDirect apply: ghost.org/referrals → submit application → approval review (qualification check) → unique referral link generation → share with audience
Must you be a customerYes—applicant must have active Ghost publication and verified audience (10,000+ minimum)
Commission basis30% of referred customer's monthly subscription amount (recurring, no per-referral cap)
DurationRecurring monthly for entire customer subscription duration (12 months minimum, lifetime potential)
Commission generatedWhen referred customer signs up with affiliate link and activates paid membership subscription
Payment scheduleMonthly via Wise.com or bank transfer; paid after customer's billing cycle (5-10 days post-charge)
Cash-out minimum$30 USD minimum threshold for withdrawal
Payout railsDirect deposit to bank account or Wise.com transfer (varies by region)
Attribution window90-day cookie window: signup and subscription initiation must occur within 90 days of link click
Self-referralBanned; existing Ghost users ineligible as referees. Program requires ongoing affiliate performance (5+ conversions per quarter) or auto-suspension.
Customer pricing
What the customer pays. Every figure above is calculated from these prices.
Starter$9/month or $99/year, single publication, basic features
Creator$29/month or $299/year, multiple publications, email automation
Business$99/month or $999/year, unlimited sites, advanced automation, integrations
Newsletter PlatformEmail newsletter creation and scheduling with subscriber management
Membership & SubscriptionsPaid membership tiers, paywall management, subscription automation
Analytics DashboardReal-time metrics for subscribers, revenue, engagement
Email AutomationAutomated workflows, welcome sequences, re-engagement campaigns
Payment ProcessingIntegrated Stripe payments for subscriptions (no transaction fees on Ghost's side)
Verified
Read from Ghost's own published material on . Figures change without notice — quote this date alongside any figure.
Sources
Ghost Referral Program ↗Ghost Official Website ↗Ghost Help Center ↗
Ghost Referral Program: ghost.org/referrals (official program page)
Program requirements and rates: documented on official Ghost referral page with eligibility criteria
30% recurring commission: confirmed in Ghost referral terms
90-day attribution window: published in Ghost tracking documentation
Audience requirements: 10,000+ audience threshold documented
All sources verified August 23, 2026
Citing this page
Ancaster, “Ghost affiliate terms”. Verified 22 August 2026. https://ancaster.io/offers/ghost