Popular honey browser extensions are allegedly stealing the creator's earnings, deceiving users, and claiming investigation videos.

Honey, a popular browser extension owned by PayPal, is embroiled in a new major issue. According to a recently developed investigation video, the extension aimed at saving users' money is intentionally missing out on important discounts and redirecting affiliate funds from creators.

The video claims that Honey is robbing users and creators of the best trading opportunities and income through HoneyScan.

PayPal Honey may not have been installed or used during this season's shopping, but it is probably a browser extension you've heard of. Available on many platforms like Chrome and Safari, its popularity has risen due to these reasons.

Honey promises to provide the best discounts and coupons for any product purchased online. Just one click—however, that's where the big debate centers around.

Documented in multiple-year investigation videos, Honey appears to have two major problems:

1. Not providing the best discounts intentionally—which is an essential element of promotions for users.
2. Removing affiliate links and stealing creators' income

YouTuber MegaLag explains how Honey access guides users to find the best discounts, but in reality, it saves money by also replacing those affiliate links with its own, thus robbing creators of important affiliate income. Here is the full video:

PayPal has not yet provided an official response regarding the Honey Access Score

While PayPal has not made a formal statement yet, many details revealed by MegaLag are difficult to deny.

Especially because PayPal confirmed that in at least one case, MegaLag showed that the extension worked as intended.

Unfortunately, it seems that browser extensions promising such cheapness and numerous benefits have once again proven old habits: if something is real, it's not true.

What do you think about the Honey controversy? Please share your thoughts in the comments section.

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