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ClickBank

ClickBank

E-commerce Platforms & Digital Marketplacesclickbank.com

Established reputation with 25+ years of operation

Last updated Jun 23, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Founded
1998
HQ
Boise, Idaho, United States
Connections
15

At a glance

Employees
201-500
Funding
bootstrap
13integrations2competitors

About

ClickBank is recognized as one of the oldest and most established digital product marketplaces, particularly dominant in the information product and affiliate marketing sectors. The platform has maintained a strong market position by focusing specifically on digital goods and building a specialized ecosystem that caters to both product creators and performance marketers. While facing increased competition from modern e-commerce platforms, ClickBank retains significant market share in niches such as health, fitness, self-help, and online education.

ClickBank is a leading digital marketplace and e-commerce platform that specializes in connecting product creators with affiliate marketers to facilitate the distribution and sale of digital products. Established as one of the pioneering platforms in the digital product space, ClickBank has built a robust ecosystem that enables entrepreneurs, content creators, and information product vendors to reach global audiences through a vast network of affiliate partners. The platform handles all aspects of the transaction process, including payment processing, order fulfillment, and affiliate commission management. The company operates a two-sided marketplace model, serving both product vendors who wish to sell digital goods such as e-books, online courses, software, and membership programs, as well as affiliate marketers seeking monetization opportunities. ClickBank's platform processes transactions in multiple currencies and provides comprehensive analytics, reporting tools, and marketing resources to optimize sales performance. With decades of experience in the digital marketplace industry, ClickBank has established itself as a trusted intermediary, managing billions of dollars in transactions and maintaining relationships with vendors and affiliates across more than 190 countries worldwide.

Business model

Two-sided marketplace (B2B2C) - connecting vendors with affiliates and end consumers

Target market

Digital product creators, information marketers, affiliate marketers, online entrepreneurs, and content creators across health, fitness, business, education, and personal development niches

What they offer

  • Vendor Marketplace

    Platform for digital product creators to list and sell their products with built-in payment processing and distribution

  • Affiliate Network

    Comprehensive affiliate marketing network connecting thousands of affiliates with product vendors for commission-based promotion

  • Payment Processing

    Integrated payment gateway supporting multiple currencies, payment methods, and automated commission distribution

  • Analytics Dashboard

    Real-time reporting and analytics tools for tracking sales, conversions, affiliate performance, and revenue metrics

  • HopLink Technology

    Proprietary affiliate tracking system that ensures accurate commission attribution and fraud prevention

  • Vendor API

    Developer API for integrating ClickBank functionality into external applications and automating workflows

  • Customer Support System

    Built-in customer service tools for managing refunds, chargebacks, and customer inquiries

  • Marketing Tools

    Suite of promotional resources including banner ads, email templates, and promotional materials for affiliates

  • Gravity Metric

    Proprietary performance indicator showing product popularity and affiliate success rates

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