Effective Date: June 12, 2026 | Last Updated: June 24, 2026
NetworkCheckr is reader-supported. Some of the links on this site are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. This page explains exactly how that works and the promises we make to keep our content honest.
What Affiliate Links Are
An affiliate link is a special tracking link. When you click it and then buy something, the merchant knows the referral came from NetworkCheckr and pays us a small commission. The price you pay is exactly the same as it would be without the link.
This is a common way for independent websites to fund their work. It lets us keep our networking tools and guides free to use, without locking them behind a paywall or a login.
How NetworkCheckr Makes Money
We want to be completely transparent about how this site is funded. NetworkCheckr earns money in one way:
- Affiliate commissions — when you buy a product or service through one of our affiliate links, we may earn a commission.
We do not charge for our tools, we do not sell your data, and we do not run a third-party display advertising network on this site.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
NetworkCheckr participates in the following affiliate programs. This list may grow over time, and we will keep this page current as it does.
Amazon Associates
NetworkCheckr is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
VPN Providers
We participate in the affiliate programs of VPN providers, including NordVPN and Surfshark, through the Impact partner network. When we recommend a VPN in a guide or comparison, the link may be an affiliate link, and we may earn a commission if you subscribe.
Web Hosting
We participate in the affiliate program of WPX Hosting and other hosting providers. When we recommend a host in a buyer’s guide, the link may be an affiliate link, and we may earn a commission if you sign up.
Why This Site Is Free
Affiliate commissions are what keep NetworkCheckr free. They pay for hosting, software, research time, and the work of building and maintaining the tools you use here.
Without this support, we would have to charge for access or shut the site down. Affiliate links let everyone use NetworkCheckr at no cost, while readers who choose to buy through our links help fund the next guide and the next tool.
Our Editorial Standards
This is the most important part of this page. Affiliate links never change what we write. We hold ourselves to clear standards:
- We recommend products on merit. We suggest tools and services we believe are genuinely good, based on research and hands-on knowledge — not based on which program pays the most.
- We are honest about downsides. When a product has weaknesses, we say so. A recommendation is only useful if it is truthful.
- We include non-affiliate options. When the best choice for you is something we earn nothing from, we still recommend it. Free and open-source tools appear throughout our guides.
- We disclose clearly. Where affiliate links appear, we label them so you always know when a link may earn us a commission.
Money Does Not Influence Content
Our reviews, comparisons, and recommendations reflect our honest assessment. A company cannot pay us to be featured, to receive a better review, or to be ranked above a competitor. The presence of an affiliate link does not mean a product is “sponsored” — it means we have an affiliate relationship with the merchant if you choose to buy.
FTC Disclosure Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the United States Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
We disclose our affiliate relationships so you can make informed decisions. When you see an affiliate link on NetworkCheckr, you should assume we may earn a commission if you click it and make a purchase. This applies across our guides, comparisons, and tool pages wherever such links appear.
Questions About This Disclosure
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we fund this site, we are happy to answer them:
Thank you for supporting NetworkCheckr. Every purchase made through our links helps keep the tools free for everyone.