Manual referral tracker
A free spreadsheet for tracking referrals by hand, create codes, log referrals as they arrive, and keep everything in one central sheet.
Get the tracker
- A sheet for creating and assigning referral codes
- A log for recording referrals as they come in, including offline ones
- One central place to see every referrer and referral
- Instructions for setting it up and keeping it current
No form, no email. The file downloads straight from this page.
Download the spreadsheetExcel spreadsheet (.xlsx)
How the tracker works
Download the spreadsheet
One click, no form. The tracker downloads straight from this page as an Excel file.
Assign a code to each person
Give each referrer a unique code to share when they send someone your way.
Log each referral as it arrives
Record which code brought in each referral so you can track and reward your top referrers.
When manual tracking makes sense
A spreadsheet works fine at low referral volume and costs nothing. It lives on your computer or in Google Drive, and you control every cell. The trade-off is that someone has to remember to log every referral, and referrers can't see their own status without asking you.
When volume grows or rewards need to go out on schedule, that is the moment where referral software starts paying for itself. It logs referrals automatically, shows referrers their progress, and handles reward payouts without manual work.
Frequently asked questions
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Two free trackers, one for offline referrals and one for online links. Pick the one that fits how referrals come in.
Referral code generator
Create unique referral codes in one click. Presets for refer-a-friend, branded, and voucher codes, with copy and CSV download.
Referral fee calculator
Work out a flat or percentage referral fee and check program ROI. Live results, no signup.
When referrals start coming in regularly
Referral Rock logs referrals automatically and shows referrers their status in real time. When a spreadsheet gets outgrown, software takes over. Book a demo to see how it works.