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Google Changes Chrome Extension Policy After YouTuber Calls Honey a 'Scam'

Google has changed its affiliate link policy after allegations from YouTuber MegaLag that Honey was abusing the program.
The updated policy prohibits extensions from altering shopping-related cookies without user consent or continuously injecting affiliate links without user action.
MegaLag claimed that Honey 'is essentially stealing those sales from creators' and called it a 'scam.'
The new policies state that affiliate links must provide clear user benefits and require user action to insert any links or cookies.

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Google Changes Chrome Extension Policy After YouTuber Calls Honey a 'Scam'

Google updates its policy after YouTuber MegaLag details a scheme under which the PayPal-owned Honey swapped creators' affiliate links for its own.

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Google cracks down on Chrome extensions following Honey scandal

Late last year, a YouTube video uncovering the shady affiliate tactics of PayPal's coupon Chrome extension, Honey, went viral.The 23-minute video by YouTube creator MegaLag received more than 17 million views and spurred lawsuits against PayPal from YouTubers like Legal Eagle and GamersNexus.As a result of the Honey expose, Google has now changed its Chrome extension policies concerning affiliate ads and marketing.What is Honey?First, as a refre…

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Mashable: Google cracks down on Chrome extensions following Honey scandal

Mashable: Google cracks down on Chrome extensions following Honey scandal. “Late last year, a YouTube video uncovering the shady affiliate tactics of PayPal’s coupon Chrome extension, Honey, went viral. The 23-minute video by YouTube creator MegaLag received more than 17 million views and spurred lawsuits against PayPal from YouTubers like Legal Eagle and GamersNexus. As a result of the Honey expose, Google has now changed its Chrome extension p…

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Google tightens Chrome extension policies after Honey affiliate link controversy

Google has recently announced a major update to its Chrome Web Store policies, tightening the rules around how browser extensions use affiliate links. This change follows growing concerns over deceptive monetisation practices, particularly after it was revealed that the PayPal-owned Honey extension was allegedly replacing users’ affiliate links with its own. Under the new policy, Chrome extensions can only include affiliate links if they provide…

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Google cracks down on Chrome extensions following Honey scandal #Ecommerce #EcommerceBusiness #EcommerceStore

Late last year, a YouTube video uncovering the shady affiliate tactics of PayPal’s coupon Chrome extension, Honey, went viral. The 23-minute video by YouTube creator MegaLag received more than 17 million views and spurred lawsuits against PayPal from YouTubers like Legal Eagle and GamersNexus. As a result of the Honey expose, Google has now changed its Chrome extension policies concerning affiliate ads and marketing. What is Honey? First, as a r…

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No Coupon? No Commission. Google Cracks Down On Coupon Browser Extensions

If a compromise can’t be reached via an industry-wide proposal, or through the court system, maybe an edict from the powerful owner of the world’s largest web browser will do it. Google has introduced a new policy for browser extensions that appears to be aimed directly at the current business models of several coupon code finders, which are currently being challenged in court by dozens of online influencers. The new Chrome Web Store rules state…

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