Honey Extension: A Closer Look

Honey, a popular browser extension, helps you find discounts while shopping online and offers reward points for purchases. But a recent YouTube video raised concerns about how Honey operates. The video, created by Jono from MegaLag, suggests that Honey might not always provide the best deals, and it could be changing who gets credit, and money, from your purchases. We checked it out and found some truth to these claims.

When you use Honey, it can change the affiliate cookie on your browser. This means that if you make a purchase after using Honey, the company or creator you intended to support might not get the commission. Instead, Honey's parent company, PayPal, could get the money. This is because Honey doesn't always make it clear that using the extension can redirect the affiliate commission. Moreover, Honey might not always find the best discounts for you. Even though it claims to scour the web for the best deals, it doesn't always live up to this promise. Businesses that partner with Honey can add or remove coupons from the platform, and Honey itself doesn't guarantee that you'll always get the best deal.

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