Affiliate Disclosure — why our income never changes what gets ranked first.
- We may earn a commission when you use a Hottop5 link or code — you never pay more because of it.
- Commission rate is never a ranking factor — see our Editorial Policy for how that’s enforced.
- Sponsored placements, when they exist, are clearly labeled and kept separate from ranked lists.
The short version
Hottop5 is a participant in various affiliate marketing programs. When you click a link or use a coupon code on this site and go on to make a purchase, we may earn a commission from the retailer or software company — at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or go to the store directly.
How this affects our rankings — it doesn’t
We rank every Top 5 list on usefulness first: price and savings, but also real-world factors like plan flexibility, refund terms, trial length, and how reliably a store’s codes actually work. A higher commission has never moved a product up a list, and we don’t accept payment in exchange for a ranking position. See our full Editorial Policy for how that separation is enforced.
Which programs we work with
Hottop5 participates in affiliate and partner programs run directly by software companies and retailers, as well as third-party affiliate networks that connect us with a wider range of stores. The specific network or program behind any single link can change over time as store relationships change; the commission structure never influences which stores or products we choose to cover.
Sponsored content
On the rare occasion a piece of content is sponsored or a store has paid for visibility (for example, a featured placement clearly separate from a ranked list), it will be clearly labeled as “Sponsored” or “Partner” in the content itself. Our ranked Top 5 lists are never sponsored placements.
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the FTC’s guidance on affiliate marketing and endorsements. Questions about a specific link? Contact us and we’ll clarify.