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Affiliate Amazon Shortcode

by onodev77

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Description

Affiliate Amazon Shortcode is a lightweight yet powerful WordPress plugin that allows you to display Amazon products directly in your posts, pages, or widgets using both the legacy Amazon Product Advertising API v5 and the new Amazon Creators API.

Easily integrate Amazon affiliate links, generate rich product boxes, and monetize your website without writing any code.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Amazon Creators API Migration

Amazon requires all affiliates to migrate from PA-API 5.0 to the new Creators API.

This plugin supports BOTH systems for a smooth transition:

  • Creators API (Recommended) – OAuth 2.0 authentication, future-proof
  • PA-API 5.0 (Legacy) – deprecated after Jan 31, 2026

Perfect for bloggers, affiliate marketers, niche sites, and comparison websites.

Features

  • ✅ Dual API support – Creators API + legacy PA-API 5.0
  • ✅ Smart automatic caching – reduces API calls and prevents throttling
  • ✅ Built-in anti-throttling protection (retry + backoff)
  • ✅ Display up to 9 products based on a keyword
  • ✅ Multiple marketplaces supported (amazon.it, amazon.com, amazon.de, etc.)
  • ✅ Auto fetch titles, images, prices, ratings
  • ✅ Customizable layout: columns, image size, fonts
  • ✅ Easy shortcode usage

PRO Features
– Up to 9 products per shortcode
– NEW: [number="x"] shortcode parameter (1–9)
– No watermark
– Extra templates (Card, List, Compact)
– Theme presets (Slate, Blue, Emerald, Amber, Rose, Violet, Indigo, Teal, Zinc)
– Priority updates & support

Usage

Basic shortcode:

[affiamsh_amazon keyword="your keyword"]

PRO only (override number of products):

[affiamsh_amazon keyword="your keyword" number="6"]

Notes:
– number works only in PRO
– range: 1–9
– ignored in FREE version

How to Get Creators API Credentials

  1. Login to Amazon Associates Central
  2. Tools Product Advertising API
  3. Manage Credentials
  4. Generate NEW Creators API credentials
  5. Copy Access Key + Secret Key into plugin

NOTE: Old PA-API credentials will NOT work with Creators API.

External Services

This plugin connects to:

Amazon Creators API
https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/creatorsapi

Amazon PA-API
https://webservices.amazon.com/paapi5/documentation/terms.html

Data sent:
– keywords
– credentials
– partner tag

All communications via HTTPS.

No data is sent to SoftwareApp.it.

License

GPLv2 or later.

  1. Upload plugin zip
  2. Activate plugin
  3. Go to Settings > Amazon API
  4. Enter credentials
  5. Select API version (Creators recommended)
  6. Add shortcode to posts/pages
  1. Usage shortcode example

    Usage shortcode example

  2. Settings page

    Settings page

  3. API version selector

    API version selector

  4. PRO layouts and themes

    PRO layouts and themes

Do I need to migrate to Creators API?

Yes. PA-API 5.0 will be deprecated in 2026.

Why are my products not showing?

Check:
– credentials
– partner tag
– marketplace
– eligibility status

Does the plugin cache results?

Yes. Smart caching reduces API calls and prevents throttling. Cache automatically refreshes when you update settings or edit posts.

What happens if I change credentials or partner tag?

Cache is automatically cleared and products update immediately.

How many products can I show?

Free: up to 3
PRO: up to 9 (or use [number="x"])

Can I customize layout?

Yes. Columns, image size, fonts, templates, and themes.

How to upgrade to PRO?

Settings Affiliate Amazon Shortcode Activate PRO

Fast setup and good output

By bench-mark (benchmark77) on October 17, 2025

I’ve tried several Amazon affiliate plugins over the years, but Affiliate Amazon Shortcode is by far the easiest and cleanest to use.

It does exactly what it promises — lets me display Amazon products beautifully in my posts with a simple shortcode. The layout is responsive, the customization options are perfect for most use cases, and the setup with API keys was smooth.

I especially love how lightweight and fast it is — no bloat, no unnecessary features. Just a solid plugin that works.

Simple and easy

By onodev77 on January 27, 2025

Simple and easy to add products in posts via shortcode

1.9

  • NEW: Smart caching system (transients)
  • NEW: Automatic cache invalidation on settings save and post update
  • NEW: Anti-throttling retry/backoff protection
  • NEW: PRO shortcode parameter number=”x” (1–9)
  • Improved reliability with Creators API
  • Reduced API calls dramatically
  • Performance improvements

1.8

  • BugFix

1.7

  • BugFix

1.6

  • BugFix

1.5

  • Added support for Amazon Creators API
  • Dual API support

1.0

  • Initial release
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