Get to know the Honey browser extension (2024)

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The Basics: Signing Up The Basics: How It Works The Basics: Your Favorite Stores PayPal Rewards Refer Honey to Friends Still need some help? FAQs References

The Basics: Signing Up The Basics: How It Works The Basics: Your Favorite Stores
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Refer Friends to Honey

PayPal Honey is a free browser extension that searches for some of the best deals on the internet. With one clickHoney automatically searches forand testsavailablecoupon codes at checkout on 30,000+ popular sites.If we find a working code, we thenapply theone with the biggest savings to your cart like magic. Ta-da! Honey can even search for better prices on Amazon. Who knew? Well, we did. And now so do you. Thanks to PayPal Rewards, you can earn points just for shopping on participating sites (even if there isn’t a coupon code available). We’re always adding new stores and features so stay tuned.

The Basics: Signing Up

Getting the best deals is easy with Honey. Just look for the "Join" button on the top right-hand corner of our site.

Then choose how you want to sign up. It’s as easy as 1-2-3.

Google
PayPal
Apple

Now, you’re ready to save. We’ve already found our members over a billion dollars in available savings.

You can install Honey here. Or click directly on one of the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Edge.

The Basics: How It Works

Now, the fun part - looking for savings! Once you’ve installed Honey, you’ll see a small “h” when you shop on thousands of your favorite sites.

On Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Edge, we’re on the top right corner.If the h is orange, Honey is supported on that shopping site. Any coupons we find for that site will be illuminated in green (and that's a lucky color).

Note: Using Chrome 83 or above and don't see Honey on your toolbar? It may be in the Chrome Extensions icon (puzzle piece icon) in the upper right corner of your toolbar. Check outthis guideto pin Honey to your toolbar for Chrome.

The Basics: Your Favorite Stores

One of the best things about Honey is that you don’t have to change a thing. Just shop like you normally do on your favorite sites.

Honey works on 40,000+ top stores like Macy’s, J. Crew, Lowe’s, Adidas, Stubhub, Ulta, Target, Sephora, GameStop, Nike, Target, and Pizza Hut. We even find deals on Amazon.

Whether you’re buying a new wardrobe, booking a long overdue trip, or simply ordering pizza, why miss a deal?

Our list of stores is always growing. Have a store you want us to add? Keep the suggestions coming here.

PayPal Rewards

PayPal Rewardsis our free rewards program that lets you earn PayPal Rewards points on your eligible purchases using Honey.

Refer Honey to Friends

Refer a friend to Honey and you both win. Just send your Honey Referral Link to your family and friends. Once they sign up through your link and make their first qualifying purchase, you can earn 500 points. 💰

Get the full details and your referral link here.

Still need some help?

Feel free to live chat us here between 9am-6pm PST, M-F, or reach out to us via email at yourfriends@joinhoney.com.

For full terms and conditions, check here.

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Get to know the Honey browser extension (2024)

FAQs

What happened to the Honey browser extension? ›

On January 6, 2020, it was acquired by PayPal for about $4 billion. Nearly immediately after PayPal acquired Honey, Amazon claimed to its users that the extension was a security risk that sold personal information.

Is the Honey browser extension legit? ›

The bottom line

PayPal Honey can be a valuable browser extension to use if you're someone who frequently shops online. Keep in mind that the amount of savings you can accrue really depends on how often you spend and where you shop online the most.

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How to use Honey browser extension? ›

The Basics: How It Works

Once you've installed Honey, you'll see a small “h” when you shop on thousands of your favorite sites. On Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Edge, we're on the top right corner. If the h is orange, Honey is supported on that shopping site.

Why isn't Honey looking for coupons? ›

If Honey isn't showing automatic coupons in Safari - Make sure Honey is enabled and has permission to read and change data on all websites. Once that's enabled, we can start looking for deals for you for the items you're buying.

Is Honey safe for browsers? ›

Is the Honey App Safe? Browser extensions like Honey are usually safe, but there is a potential for abuse. These extensions can include malware, and they are also capable of collecting your private data for various purposes. In the specific case of Honey, it appears to be totally safe.

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Why is the Honey extension not working? ›

You can also check if Honey is enabled. If Honey is disabled, you can re-enable it in the same section by toggling the button. If you know Honey is installed and enabled for your browser, but still don't see Honey on your toolbar - Chrome may have put it in the puzzle icon.

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What is the downside of Honey? ›

Like sugar, honey is high in carbs, can raise blood sugar levels, and is high in calories. Both honey and sugar add sweetness to meals and snacks. However, they have different tastes, textures, and nutritional profiles.

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What is the downside of the Honey app? ›

Online Only: Limited to online shopping and not in-store purchases. Browser Dependence: Mobile users cite frequent purchase tracking issues. Privacy Concerns: Requires access to browsing and purchasing data. Rewards Accumulation: It can take time to accumulate enough Honey Gold for redemption.

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Does Honey track your browsing? ›

Honey promises that it won't sell or share customers' data without their permission, but it does collect data about your device, your use of Honey and information on retail websites.

Does Honey collect my data? ›

No, Honey is not a scam. It's a legitimate online shopping tool that has been helping users save money since 2012. Although Honey does collect your shopping activity data, it is upfront about its practices and, most importantly, does not sell your data to third parties.

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Does Amazon support Honey? ›

Honey tracks price changes for items on Amazon for 30, 60, 90, or 120 days. When you view an item's price history, Honey will show you a detailed page that displays an item's price history on Amazon and any price changes we've seen on the site over the last 30, 60, 90, or 120 days. Not ready to buy yet?

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How do I get rid of Honey browser? ›

Chrome on Windows

Click on the three dots icon to the right of your toolbar.
Click More tools.
Click Extensions.
Click Remove under Honey.
Click Remove again.

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Is it safe to use Honey coupons? ›

Is it safe to use Honey as a coupon extension on Chrome? Yes, Honey is a free browser extension that tracks your internet activity to offer coupons and deals. It's part of the PayPal family and works well on 40,000+ stores such as Macy's, J. Crew, Lowe's, Adidas, Stubhub, Target, Sephora, GameStop, Nike, and Amazon.

How does Honey make money? ›

When a user makes a purchase through Honey, the company earns a commission from the merchant. This commission is a percentage of the purchase price and is paid to Honey by the merchant as a way of thanking the company for sending the customer their way. Advertising: Honey also makes money through advertising.

Is Honey extension down? ›

User reports indicate no current problems at Honey.

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Where is my Honey extension? ›

Just follow these quick steps to make the Honey button visible on your browser:

Click on the Extensions icon (it looks like a puzzle piece) in the upper right-hand corner of your toolbar.
Click the pin button to "pin" the Honey extension to the toolbar.
Voila!

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