Note: Refer to impact.com for Chrome Extension V2 Overview for information on how to download and use the new version.
impact.com has a deep linking web extension for Google Chrome which allows you to create tracking links on the fly for joined brand programs that have opted-in to allow for deep linking. Check to see if they allow for deep linking.
Generate tracking links to a partnered brand's product page
Join new brand programs
Add custom reporting parameters to your links
Copy links to your clipboard or share directly to Facebook and Twitter/X
Note: impact.com's web extension is a lightweight and convenient option for generating links on the fly. As such, it has limitations and will not offer the full functionality of the dashboard link generator.
Before you can use impact.com's deep linking extension, you'll need to set up a few things.
You'll need API access enabled for your account. To enable API access, do the following:
On the left navigation bar, select
[Menu] → Settings → API Access.Alternatively, for Creator accounts, in the upper-right corner, select
[User profile] → Settings → API Access.
Select Enable API Access Now.
Locate the Chrome extension:
Select Add to Chrome.
Accept any permission prompts.
Pin the extension for ease of access. You can pin the extension by doing the following:
In the header bar of your browser, select
[Extensions].Next to Impact Deeplinking, select
[Pin].
Select the pinned extension and enter your impact.com partner account Username and Password.
Once you've set up the extension, you can begin generating tracking links on the fly.
Open the website or landing page of a brand with which you're partnered.
A
[Check] will appear on the extension's icon if the website domain matches one on the impact.com platform to which you have permission to deep link.See the Extension status reference to learn what each status symbol means.
Select the extension icon and in the pop-up that appears, select Generate Tracking Link.
You can copy or share the generated link using the options below the Link field.
Optionally, select Show advanced settings to append any desired Sub IDs, a Shared ID, or a Promotional Property to the link.
See Add Reporting Information to Your Links for more information.
1 of 5 status symbols may overlay the extension icon when you're browsing, giving information about when it's possible to generate tracking links.
Status symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| The website domain matches that of a program on the impact.com platform to which you have permission to deep link. |
| You cannot generate an impact.com tracking link that deep links to this web page. |
| The extension may still be loading or may require you to sign in. |
| The website domain matches that of a program on the impact.com platform that you can apply to join. |
| The username or password with which you tried to sign in is invalid. |
If you're browsing a website and want to know whether the brand in question has a program you can join on impact.com, look out for the 
[Clock] symbol on the extension icon. If it appears, you can apply to join the program by following these steps.
Select the extension icon and in the pop-up that appears:
Use the
[Drop-down arrow] to view available Performance programs associated with the website domain.View the payout terms of your selected program.
Select Apply.
If you're having trouble with impact.com's extension, contact support.
