Making $3K/Month with Free Affiliate Program for Selling Software Keys
A Reddit user alexmanasiev writes how he earns about $3,000/month from a free affiliate program for software keys, mostly on autopilot.
He’s tried plenty of side hustles, but most needed constant attention or paid very little. This one, however, works with just six to ten hours a week and keeps earning once the content is live.
The program? GGKEYS—a free-to-join affiliate program for digital software keys and games (Windows, Office, games, gift cards). It offers 20% commission per sale, lifetime tagging for repeat buyers, simple tracking, and reliable payouts. That lifetime customer tagging means if someone buys once, you keep earning from their future purchases.
The $200-a-Month Guide Strategy
His biggest win came from buying one Office 2021 key and turning the whole process (download, install, activate) into a short, helpful guide with screenshots. He posted it on his blog and in communities that allow it.
That single guide brought 50–60 sales every month. With an average order of $22 and 20% commission, that’s roughly $220–$260 from one piece of content. Multiply that by a few guides, and you can see how the numbers add up.
Driving Traffic the Smart Way
He doesn’t rely on one channel. Instead, he answers questions on Reddit, Quora, and niche forums, topics like how to activate Office 2021 legally or finding a cheap Windows 11 Pro key with invoice.
The same guide is repurposed into Medium posts and quick YouTube Shorts. Same info, different platforms—meeting people where they are.
Reality Check and Scaling Up
This isn’t “set it and forget it.” You still have to deliver value and respect platform rules. He warns against spamming and reminds beginners to expect seasonal sales ups and downs. The smart move? Start building a second or third traffic stream as soon as you get results.
Final Thoughts
I like this approach because it’s low-cost, beginner-friendly, and based on solving real problems. People want legit software keys, quick activation, and an invoice. If you’ve been looking for a passive income affiliate program for software, this might be worth exploring.
