The extension is compatible with multiple browsers, including Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox, Opera, and Brave. It has a 4.7-star rating on the Chrome Web Store.

Now, Google's updated its rules around Chrome extensions, seemingly in a bid to prevent similar behavior from other add-ons. The issues raised about Honey come down to two key allegations.

Honey was founded in 2012 by entrepreneurs Ryan Hudson and George Ruan as a free web browser extension, which automatically applies online coupons and discount codes on eCommerce websites.

Honey, now owned by PayPal, is one of the most popular coupon extensions for saving money online. The company is also frequently listed as one of the best Chrome extensions available.

Google has updated its policies for Chrome extensions following a controversy over the Honey extension. The extension, from PayPal, has been accused by creators of misappropriating affiliate links ...

Google Chrome has banned certain practices used by shopping-related extensions in the wake of the Honey influencer controversy. In a policy update, Chrome has barred extensions from inserting ...

RetailMeNot Deal Finder Like Honey, RetailMeNot Deal Finder is an extension that automatically finds and applies coupon codes to your online purchases in order to save you money.

Google Chrome policy update restricts shady affiliate extensions, like Honey We’re not sure exactly when this footnote was added, but it wasn’t in place around a month ago.