Store template · Built for Shopify stores
Viral Loops for Shopify
Viral Loops for Shopify is a referral program template for Shopify stores: invited friends get a discount code when they sign up, and your customer gets another once that friend places their first order.
- Best for
- Shopify stores
- Who gets rewarded
- The friend and the customer
- A referral counts when
- The friend places an order
- Plan
- All plans, or the Shopify app
A gift from Maya
20% off your first order
Jay placed an order. Your 20% coupon on its way
Campaigns run on Viral Loops for Shopify
How does Viral Loops for Shopify work?
Your customers share a link, their friends shop with a coupon, and every order earns the next one.
- 1
Customers get referral links
Everyone gets a link automatically, or joins on the referral page in your store.
- 2
They refer friends to your store
Friends get a coupon for their first order when they sign up.
- 3
Every order earns a coupon
When the friend orders, your customer gets a unique code by email, and milestones can add more.
Who is Viral Loops for Shopify for?
An ongoing store referral program
The friend gets a discount on their first order, and the customer gets a coupon when that order goes through.
Run by
Coupons plus milestone rewards
On top of the coupons, free products and bigger discounts at 3, 5 or 10 referrals.
Run by
- Restoration Essence
Skincare and wellness
Natural brands reward both sides with a percentage off, so the friend tries it and the customer restocks.
Run by
What rewards can you offer with Viral Loops for Shopify?
Codes are unique, single-use and created in your Shopify store, so there is nothing to copy by hand.
| When | Reward | Who gets it |
|---|---|---|
| A friend signs up | A discount for their first order | The friend |
| The friend orders | A discount code, by email | The customer |
| A milestone is reached | A bigger reward you choose | The customer |
Discount coupons are the Shopify template’s own reward. Referrers can also win at milestones for friends who subscribe.
Results from Viral Loops customers
Customer story · Milestone Referral
Growth Tribe went from idea to an online growth marketing summit in one month, with an ambassador program.A third of all registrations came from referrals
Customer story · Milestone Referral
JoeyWears built the email list for its Kickstarter launch with a milestone referral prelaunch.Every sign‑up brought 1.4 sign‑ups
Customer story · Tempting Giveaway
Mustard built a new audience for Camp Bestival Shropshire with a referral giveaway before the ticket pre-sale.30% more sign‑ups from referrals
Customer story · Milestone Referral
Prentus, a career platform, launched with a waiting list that unlocked rewards as people referred friends.20% referral rate
Customer story · Newsletter Referral
the DONUT, a daily news newsletter, was one of the first to run the Newsletter Referral, rewarding its readers.From zero to tens of thousands of subscribers
Customer story · Startup Prelaunchultimate.money, a DeFi wallet, opened its private beta with a referral waitlist people climbed by inviting friends.200,000 people in the first four weeks
What’s included in Viral Loops for Shopify?
Four steps in the Viral Loops Shopify app. Zapier, webhooks and the API connect anything not listed.
All integrationsWidgets
- Floating widget
- Embedded widget
Pages
- Referral page in your store, created on install
Emails
- Welcome email with the friend’s coupon
- Successful referral email
- Milestone emails
Works with
ShopifyStore
MetaAds
Google AnalyticsAnalytics
MixpanelAnalytics
SegmentData
Zapier500+ more apps
FAQ
Viral Loops for Shopify FAQ
How are discount codes created?
Automatically, in your Shopify store. Each code is unique and can be used once.
Does the friend need to sign up before buying?
No. A purchase through the referral link counts as a referral even if the friend never filled in the widget.
Where do customers see their referrals and coupons?
On the referral page the app creates in your store. They join, invite friends, and see friends who subscribed, friends who ordered and the coupons they won.
How much does it cost?
The template is on every Viral Loops plan. Through the Shopify App Store, the app is $49 a month for your first 1,000 participants and $20 for every 2,000 more, with a 14-day trial.
Start with Viral Loops for Shopify.
Plans start at $35 a month, billed annually. Try it free for 14 days, or talk to our team.