BL External Links Button for Shopify App Store
By BACKLIP
BL External Links Button is the #19 ranked affiliate program app on Shopify, with a 5.0 average rating from 20 reviews, with a free plan available, as of July 9, 2026.
BL External Links Button is a Shopify App Store app by BACKLIP, launched October 2024. With a rating of 5.0★ from 20 reviews, it currently ranks #19 in the Affiliate program category.
AppRanks data: BL External Links Button ranks #19 in Affiliate program on Shopify App Store, placing it in the top 8% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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BL External Links Button is a category-leading Shopify app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Affiliate program category on Shopify App Store, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 20 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. The free tier lets you trial the entry feature set without committing a payment method. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical Shopify App Store listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Free tier available — no card required to evaluate
- +Published by BACKLIP — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (20) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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About BL External Links Button
How BL External Links Button works
Elevate your store by replacing your Add to Cart button with customizable external link buttons. These buttons allow you to guide customers to affiliate pages with enticing options like Buy on AliExpress or Buy on Amazon. Perfect for boosting your affiliate marketing strategy, these external links can be displayed on any page of your site. Seamlessly integrate with leading affiliate networks, including Rakuten, Avantlink, and LinkShare, as well as popular marketplaces like eBay and AliExpress.
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Key features
- Custom Link Buttons: Create product-specific external links.
- Boost Affiliate Sales: Link to Amazon, Rakuten, or any affiliate page.
- Flexible Link Management: Set up fixed links (like "Buy on eBay") or per-product
- Multi-Button Support: Add multiple link buttons to a single product.
- Easy No-Code Setup: Install and go live in 2 minutes with OS 2.0 blocks.
Standardized capabilities
Normalized capabilities detected for this app, comparable across the marketplace.
- Affiliate Link ManagementCreate and manage affiliate links to track referrals and commissions.
- Auto PositioningAutomatically position elements based on predefined rules for efficiency.
- BordersAdd borders to elements for improved visual separation and design.
- Bulk Link GenerationGenerate multiple links simultaneously for easier sharing and management.
- Checkout ProcessStreamline the checkout process to enhance customer experience and reduce cart abandonment.
- Collection Link ManagementManage links between different product collections for easy navigation.
- Collection Page ManagementOrganize and manage your collection pages for better product visibility.
- Color OptionsChoose from a variety of colors for design elements.
- Custom BackgroundsEnhance your store's appearance with personalized background images.
- Custom FontsUse and manage custom fonts to enhance your design.
- Custom Links and DiscountsCreate personalized links for discounts and promotions.
- Custom PagesBuild and manage custom pages to fit your store's requirements.
- Custom TextAdd and style custom text to your designs easily.
- Percentage and Volume DiscountsApply percentage and volume discounts to incentivize purchases.
- File Upload SupportEasily upload images and photos for your products.
- Free Development StoresAccess the app for free on all partner and development stores.
- Manual Position ControlControl the position of items manually in your store.
- Mobile Responsive DesignEnsure your site is mobile-friendly and adapts to all devices.
- Payment ProcessingProcess payments securely and efficiently to complete transactions.
- Product Page ManagementCreate and manage individual product pages to enhance customer experience.
- Sale Banners CreationCreate eye-catching sale banners to promote discounts and offers.
- Size InformationOffer detailed size information for products to assist customer decisions.
- Social Media ManagementManage and schedule posts across various social media platforms.
- StylingApply styles and themes to enhance the visual appeal of your designs.
- Test on Development StoresTest the app on development stores before launching it live.
- Unlimited Product OptionsOffer unlimited product options for customer customization.
Pricing plans
Free
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Annual2.41/month
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Most popular Monthly3.99/month
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Category rankings
As of Jul 9, 2026- Affiliate program#19of 249Top 8%
- Badge and icon#28of 318Top 9%
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Keyword rankings
BL External Links Button ranks for 9 keywords across Shopify App Store. Here are the top 3:
- Rank #22
- Rank #24
- Rank #16
Competitors & alternatives
BL External Links Buttondoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked affiliate program apps on Shopify:
Frequently asked questions
What is BL External Links Button?
BL External Links Button is an app for Shopify. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 20 merchant reviews, and it has been listed on the marketplace since 2024. It is listed under the Affiliate program category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by BACKLIP.
Is BL External Links Button free?
BL External Links Button offers a free plan that merchants can install on Shopify without entering payment details. Paid tiers Annual, Monthly unlock additional features for teams that outgrow the free plan. Pricing details on this page are mirrored from the live Shopify listing and refresh on each scrape cycle.
Who uses BL External Links Button?
BL External Links Button is actively installed across Shopify stores tracked by AppRanks. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Affiliate program category on Shopify.
Where does BL External Links Button rank on Shopify?
BL External Links Button currently sits at position #19 in the Affiliate program category on Shopify. That places it in the top 8% of 249 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.
What does BL External Links Button integrate with?
BL External Links Button lists 8 integrations on its Shopify marketplace page. The most prominent are Checkout, Shopify Admin, AliExpress, Amazon, eBay, LinkShare, plus 2 additional integrations listed on the marketplace page. Integration data is mirrored from the live Shopify listing on each refresh, so the set above tracks whatever the developer has currently published — it does not reflect deeper compatibility AppRanks has not been able to verify from public data.
What languages does BL External Links Button support?
BL External Links Button declares support for 9 languages on its Shopify marketplace listing: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), with 3 additional locales documented on the marketplace listing. Language coverage is the locale set the developer has explicitly translated the app interface into — a broader set typically maps to a developer with international merchant traction.