Honey Accused Of Sketchy User Data Practices As More Chrome Users Uninstall
Honey extension faces backlash over hidden data collection and harming small businesses. Chrome users uninstall in droves.
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Honey Accused Of Sketchy User Data Practices As More Chrome Users Uninstall
Honey Extension Accused of Secretly Tracking User Data For months, users have asked: Is the Honey browser extension safe? A newly released exposé suggests the answer may be a resounding “no.” The PayPal-owned shopping tool—once praised for automatically applying coupon codes—is now under fire for allegedly harvesting extensive user data and undermining small businesses. With millions of Chrome users already uninstalling the extension, a viral video by MegaLag has reignited concerns about Honey’s transparency, trustworthiness, and long-term impact on both shoppers and creators. Credit: Google From Shopping Helper to Privacy Nightmare Honey launched in 2012 as a free browser extension promising to find and apply the best online discounts automatically. After PayPal acquired it in 2020 for $4 billion, adoption soared—peaking at over 25 million Chrome users. But cracks began to show in late 2024, when creators accused Honey of hijacking affiliate links, effectively stealing commissions from i…
