In plain English: how affiliate links on UtilityApps work, how we mark them, and our commitment to editorial independence.
Last updated May 23, 2026
UtilityAppsparticipates in affiliate programs run by third-party merchants and affiliate networks. This disclosure explains, in line with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's Endorsement Guides and equivalent rules in the UK, EU, Canada and Australia, exactly how it works.
An affiliate link is a regular hyperlink that includes a unique identifier so the destination merchant or network can attribute a referral to us. When you click an affiliate link and complete a qualifying action — a sign-up, a purchase or an account opening — the merchant pays us a small commission. The price you pay is not affected.
rel=“sponsored noopener” so search engines and assistive technology can identify them.We only recommend products and services we have either used personally or vetted carefully. No merchant pays for placement, and no review or recommendation can be purchased. We sometimes review products that did notbecome affiliate partners; that's by design.
Where we earn affiliate commissions on competing products, we disclose the relationship on every page so you can weigh our recommendation accordingly. Our editorial process ranks usefulness above commission rate; the two are sometimes correlated, often not.
UtilityApps is free to use and free to keep using — no signup, no premium tier, no usage caps. Affiliate revenue and tasteful display advertising are how we cover the cost of running the Service and shipping new tools. If you find a tool useful and decide to try a related paid product through one of our links, you support the Service at no extra cost. Thank you.
You are never required to use our links. If you prefer to sign up or purchase directly, simply search for the merchant of your choice. The price you pay will be the same. We publish this disclosure to make sure your choice is informed.
Questions about how our affiliate relationships work or a concern about a specific recommendation? Email hello@utilityapps.site or use our contact form.