TunnelBear Affiliate Program
Network: Impact
At a Glance
Program Health
About TunnelBear Affiliate Program
TunnelBear is a consumer-friendly VPN now owned by McAfee, known for its playful bear-themed branding and extreme simplicity that appeals to VPN beginners. Their affiliate program pays 100% of the first payment on new subscriptions through Impact. TunnelBear's free tier (500MB/month) creates a natural funnel that warms up users before they upgrade to paid plans. The cute branding and user-friendly interface make TunnelBear especially popular among non-technical audiences, families, and people new to VPNs — an underserved niche in VPN affiliate marketing where most content targets power users.
This program is listed in VPN & Security. It is managed through the Impact network. The commission model is percentage.
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Pros
- 100% first payment commission
- Free tier creates upgrade funnel
- Extremely beginner-friendly
- McAfee backing adds credibility
- Great for non-technical audiences
Cons
- 30-day cookie
- No recurring commissions
- Smaller server network than competitors
- Free tier may reduce paid conversions
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does TunnelBear pay affiliates?
TunnelBear pays 100% of the first payment when a referred user subscribes to a paid plan through their Impact affiliate program.
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