In a recent video, YouTuber MegaLag raised concerns about the Honey browser extension, a widely used tool promoted by various social media influencers. He suggested that the extension, which is owned by PayPal, may not be delivering on its promise to provide users with the best deals by automatically applying discount codes at checkout.
Instead, it appears to offer only a limited selection of discounts. MegaLag pointed out that Honey sometimes highlights smaller, business-preferred discounts rather than more advantageous options. For instance, if a retailer has a 30% off code available, Honey may instead display just a 5% discount, potentially misleading consumers and resulting in lost savings.
This issue arises from partnerships between Honey and businesses, which can influence which codes are showcased, even when more beneficial codes exist.
A prominent YouTuber has raised concerns about the impact of the Honey browser extension on influencers. Many content creators endorse Honey, urging their viewers to utilize it for financial savings. However, claims have emerged that Honey reattributions sales generated via affiliate links, directing the credit for those transactions to Honey instead of the creators.
As a result, influencers are reportedly missing out on rightful commissions for the sales they help generate. In response to these allegations, numerous social media users have criticized Honey. One user on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, urged others to uninstall the extension, calling it “predatory and harmful” to consumers, brands, and the content creators promoting products.
Another user recalled a past warning from Amazon about the potential security risks of the Honey extension, suggesting that at the time, many dismissed Amazon’s concerns.
They pointed to a recent video by MegaLag that allegedly confirms Honey is siphoning commissions from YouTubers. The user cautioned others to be wary of browser extensions that could manipulate web pages and change cookie data.
