The benchmark for loyalty
and referral programs
The real numbers behind loyalty and referral programs, measured on the ecommerce brands powered by Loyoly.
Data updated on October 19, 2026
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Definition
Participation rate
The participation rate measures the proportion of orders that include a reward earned through the program. This is the benchmark indicator for assessing your customers' actual adoption of the loyalty program. A good rate reflects a clear perception of the programme's value: your members understand the benefits, use them and naturally integrate them into their post-purchase journey.
Formula
Orders with reward usedTotal order volume
×100By industry
Participation rate by sector
Sector valueChange vs previous month
Smoke & Vape
22.6%
Beauty & Fitness
7.0%+1.3 ptsvs June 2026
Kids & Family
4.4%
Health & Supplements
4.1%+0.10 ptsvs June 2026
Food & Beverages
3.9%-1.9 ptsvs June 2026
Apparel & Accessories
3.7%-1.1 ptsvs June 2026
Home & Decoration
3.7%-1.0 ptsvs June 2026
Sports
3.4%
Distribution
Where do programs stand?
Distribution of programs · Smoke & Vape
Each bar = share of programs
Average22.6%
- Below median
- Median → Top 10%
- Top 10%
- Median 26.0%
- Top 10% 30.5%
- Best-in-class 32.2%
Median26.0%
Top 10%30.5%
Best-in-class32.2%
0.0%8.4%16.9%25.3%33.7%
Participation rate