Google reacts to questionable shopping Chrome extensions

Google updates Chrome extension rules to ban affiliate link injection without user action or benefit

New rules are essentially banning Honey from the browser, but not everyone agrees it should be up to Google to decide.

Google reacts to questionable shopping Chrome extensions

A new update to Google's Chrome Web Store policy should help protect shoppers from dubious affiliate marketing extensions.

Google Chrome policy update restricts shady affiliate extensions, like Honey

Google Chrome is implementing restrictions to how extensions can use affiliates following a scandal around the popular Honey extension.

Google reacts to questionable shopping Chrome extensions - TECHTELEGRAPH

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 without its users’ knowledge, and Google now specifies that similar extensions are not permitted on its Chrome Web Store. The issue regarding Honey came to light in December 2024, when YouTubers accused the extension of being a scam. The extension clai…

Chrome Cracks Down on Shady Extensions Like Honey

Google Chrome has had it with 'shady' extensions. A new policy crackdown is targeting affiliate extensions particularly, those accused of aggressive marketing and hidden data collection.Browser extensions started as helpful tools, offering everything from ad-blocking to coupon-finding. However, some extensions, especially shopping-focused one's like Honey, have faced criticism for questionable practices, such as injecting affiliate links without…