Affiliate Amazon Shortcode is an Amazon affiliate plugin for WordPress that displays Amazon products in posts and pages using simple shortcodes. It supports Amazon Creators API v3 , automatically detects the appropriate v3.1 / v3.2 / v3.3 OAuth endpoint, supports Amazon marketplaces worldwide, and h
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 5.0 and PHP 7.2.
SourceWordPress plugins · Nov 7, 2026
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Aboutthistool.
Affiliate Amazon Shortcode is an Amazon affiliate plugin for WordPress that displays Amazon products in posts and pages using simple shortcodes.
It supports Amazon Creators API v3 , automatically detects the appropriate v3.1 / v3.2 / v3.3 OAuth endpoint, supports Amazon marketplaces worldwide, and helps diagnose common Credential, Partner Tag and Marketplace configuration errors.
Existing installations can keep saved legacy API profiles for backward compatibility. New configurations should use Amazon Creators API v3 .
Product page, screenshots, documentation and PRO purchase: https://www.softwareapp.it/affiliate-amazon-shortcode/
Main features
Amazon Creators API v3 with automatic OAuth region detection
Separate API profiles so existing legacy configurations can remain available during migration
Amazon marketplaces worldwide with independent Marketplace and Partner Tag configuration
Guided API connection test with clear fixes for InvalidAssociate, InvalidPartnerTag, eligibility and OAuth errors
API Test automatically saves the values currently entered before testing
Smart caching and retry/backoff protection to reduce API calls
Product title, image, price and savings data when returned by Amazon
Automatic product-box language based on the WordPress site language
Manual language override globally or per shortcode
Responsive product grids with a configurable global number of columns
Existing Card/List layout and custom-style compatibility
FREE version supports up to 3 products and up to 3 global grid columns
PRO features
Up to 9 products per shortcode and up to 4 grid columns
Premium templates: Compact, Modern Card, Editorial Minimal, Recommended Highlight, Deal Box and Comparison Table
Product feature highlights when available from Amazon
Configurable Product Highlights word limit to keep boxes compact
Theme presets and fully custom colors
Custom CTA button text and optional badge
Per-shortcode overrides for product count, template, theme, columns, CTA, badge, language and highlights length
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Learn more or purchase PRO: https://www.softwareapp.it/affiliate-amazon-shortcode/
Shortcodes
Basic usage
[affiamsh_amazon keyword="wireless headphones"]
The base shortcode automatically uses the global display settings saved in the plugin admin, including Number of Products , Number of Columns , image size, font size, Box Language and the selected PRO display options when PRO is active.
For example, if the global settings are Number of Products = 3 and Number of Columns = 3 , this shortcode:
[affiamsh_amazon keyword="robot vacuum"]
shows 3 products in a 3-column grid on normal desktop widths when using a grid-based layout.
The layout is responsive: multi-column grids automatically reduce the number of columns on narrower screens.
Important: the legacy list layout intentionally displays products as a vertical list, and the comparison layout uses its own responsive comparison table. The global Number of Columns setting and columns="x" override do not apply to those two layouts.
ar language=”auto” follows the WordPress site language.
Complete shortcode attribute reference
Available in FREE and PRO
keyword="..." — Amazon product search keyword.
language="..." — Overrides the product-box language for this shortcode. Supported values are listed above.
PRO only
number="1-9" — Number of products to display. Overrides the global Number of Products setting for this shortcode.
template="..." — Overrides the global template for this shortcode.
theme="..." — Overrides the global color theme for this shortcode.
columns="1-4" — Overrides the global Number of Columns setting for grid-based layouts.
button="..." — Custom CTA button text in layouts that display a CTA button.
badge="..." — Optional custom badge text on product-box layouts.
highlight_words="0-200" — Maximum total number of words displayed in Product Highlights for each product. Use 0 for no word limit. item_count is not a shortcode attribute. To control the number of products use number="x" in PRO or the global Number of Products setting.
Template values
Available template values:
card — standard card grid
list — legacy vertical list; column settings do not apply
compact — compact product cards
modern — modern card layout
minimal — editorial minimal layout
highlight — recommended/highlight layout
deal — deal-focused layout
comparison — comparison table; column settings do not apply
Theme values
Available theme values:
slate
blue
emerald
amber
rose
violet
indigo
teal
zinc
custom
The custom theme uses the custom colors configured in the PRO display settings.
highlight_words controls only the length of Product Highlights. Product Highlights must first be enabled in the **Display (PRO)** settings.
When Amazon returns feature data, highlights are displayed in these layouts:
modern
highlight
deal
comparison
The highlight_words value is a total word budget per product. Use highlight_words="0" for no word limit.
CTA button and badge
The button attribute customizes the CTA label in layouts that display a CTA button, including Modern, Editorial Minimal, Recommended Highlight, Deal and Comparison.
The badge attribute adds custom badge text to product-box layouts. The Comparison layout uses its own comparison/top-pick presentation.
Comparison shortcode
PRO also provides a dedicated comparison shortcode:
Shortcodes without override attributes continue using the global settings.
Amazon Creators API setup
New Creators API v3 credentials normally look like:
Credential ID: amzn1.application-oa2-client...
Credential Secret: amzn1.oa2-cs.v1...
You do not need to select v3.1, v3.2 or v3.3 manually. The plugin tries the appropriate Amazon OAuth endpoints, detects the credential region and caches the working endpoint.
The credential region and product marketplace are separate concepts. A valid credential can authenticate globally, but the Partner Tag must be valid for the selected Marketplace .
External Services
This plugin connects directly to Amazon services in order to retrieve product data.
Amazon Creators API / Login with Amazon https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/creatorsapi
For Creators API, the Credential ID and Credential Secret are sent to the appropriate Amazon OAuth endpoint to obtain an access token. Product requests send the access token, selected Marketplace, Partner Tag and requested product/search information to Amazon.
Legacy Amazon Product Advertising service (existing installations only) https://webservices.amazon.com/paapi5/documentation/
Legacy credentials and product request information are sent directly to Amazon only when an existing installation explicitly selects that legacy profile.
All API communications use HTTPS. The plugin does not send Amazon credentials or product-request data to SoftwareApp.it.
See it in action
Screenshots & previews.
Amazon API configuration and guided connection testProduct display, global column and language settingsPremium Layout GalleryDisplay PRO templates, themes and shortcode values
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Gettingstarted.
01Upload and activate the plugin.
02Open Affiliate Amazon Shortcode in the WordPress admin.
03Select Creators API v3 (Recommended) .
04Paste your Amazon Credential ID and Credential Secret.
05Select the target Amazon Marketplace and enter the Partner Tag / Tracking ID registered for that marketplace.
06Click Test API Connection . The current values are saved automatically before the test.
07Configure the default Number of Products, Number of Columns and other display settings.
08Add [affiamsh_amazon keyword="your keyword"] to a post or page.
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Frequently asked questions.
Which API should I use?
Use Creators API v3 for all new configurations. Legacy profiles are retained only so existing installations can continue working while they migrate.
What does InvalidAssociate mean?
Your OAuth credential is valid, but the Partner Tag is not linked to the selected Amazon Marketplace. Select the correct marketplace or use a Tracking ID registered for that marketplace.
What does AssociateNotEligible mean?
Amazon accepted authentication but the Associates account currently does not meet Creators API eligibility requirements. The plugin displays the Amazon reason and a guided explanation in the API test.
Do I have to save before testing the API?
No. Test API Connection saves the values currently entered and then performs the test.
How many products can I show?
FREE supports up to 3 products. PRO supports up to 9 and allows number="x" per shortcode.
How do columns work?
The global Number of Columns setting is inherited by the basic shortcode. FREE supports up to 3 global grid columns and PRO supports up to 4. PRO can also override the global value for one shortcode with columns="1" through columns="4" .
The list and comparison templates use dedicated layouts and therefore ignore the grid column setting.
Why are my products displayed one below another?
First check the selected template. The legacy list template is intentionally vertical. For a multi-column product grid use Card, Compact, Modern, Minimal, Highlight or Deal and set Number of Columns to 2, 3 or 4 as available for your license.
Version 3.6 also strengthens the frontend grid rules so WordPress theme CSS cannot easily override the saved Number of Columns setting.
Can I keep my existing product box design?
Yes. Existing Card/List layouts, themes and saved custom styling remain compatible. Premium templates are opt-in and do not automatically replace existing boxes.
Can product box labels be translated automatically?
Yes. Automatic mode follows the site language. You can also choose a global Box Language or use language="it" , language="de" , etc. in one shortcode.
Can I shorten product feature bullets?
Yes in PRO. Enable Product Highlights and set a word limit globally, or use highlight_words="25" for one shortcode.
Where can I see screenshots or purchase PRO?
Visit the official product page: https://www.softwareapp.it/affiliate-amazon-shortcode/
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