Honey Extension Controversey Explained
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The Honey browser extension, a popular tool that has been promoted by several social media influencers, might be duping them, YouTuber MegaLag claimed in a video. He adds that the extension, which is owned by PayPal, promises users the best deals by applying discount codes automatically at checkout. But shows only selective ones.
MegaLag further revealed that Honey sometimes shows smaller, business-favored discounts instead of better ones. For example, if a store offers a 30% off code, Honey might only show a 5% discount, misleading consumers and costing them money. This practice occurs when Honey partners with businesses, allowing them to dictate which codes the extension promotes, even if other codes offer better savings.
Honey or PayPal are yet to comment on this accusation.
The YouTuber further added that Honey affects influencers. Many creators promote Honey and encourage their audiences to use it for savings. However, the browser extension allegedly reattributes sales made through affiliate links, meaning the credit for the sale goes to Honey, not the influencer. This denies the influencer any affiliate commission they should have earned for driving the sale.
Reacting to the accusations, several social media users slammed Honey. “If you’re using the ‘Honey’ browser extension, remove it. This is predatory & bad for the customer, the brand, and content creators promoting products,” one person said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
“Remember when Amazon claimed Honey browser extensions was a risk to your security, and everyone thought Amazon was lying? Now this video from MegaLag shows in detail how Honey is outright stealing commissions from YouTubers. Be careful with browser extensions that can manipulate your webpages and alter your cookies,” another person added.
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