PayPal Honey controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Affiliate-network and extension-code dispute
Further allegations concerned code intended to evade detection by affiliate networks. PayPal said it disabled the identified code, while Rakuten Advertising removed Honey from its network.
2025
Private-code and data-collection allegations
Additional reporting alleged that Honey scraped or distributed private promotional codes and collected personalized information beyond ordinary shopping activity. The allegations were disputed and contributed to continuing scrutiny.
2024
Affiliate-link attribution controversy
MegaLag alleged that Honey could overwrite affiliate links at checkout and claim transaction credit even when it did not provide a discount. PayPal said Honey followed industry practices, including last-click attribution.
2020
Questioned advertising claims
The Better Business Bureau examined a Honey advertisement that claimed the service could find every working online coupon and apply the best one. Honey said it was discontinuing the wording, and the inquiry was closed.
2019
Amazon security and privacy allegations
Amazon warned users that Honey was a security risk and alleged that the extension sold personal information. Honey disputed the warning's characterization, and later reporting questioned whether competitive considerations influenced Amazon's position.