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Honey
Automatically find and apply coupon codes
As of 30 August 2026, Honey is free to use. Honey is a browser extension that automatically finds and applies coupon codes at checkout on over 30,000 shopping sites. Softwr lists it under Browser Extensions. Honey is made by PayPal (Honey Science LLC), launched in 2012, available on Browser extension.
Overview
What Honey does
Honey is a browser extension that automatically finds and applies coupon codes at checkout on over 30,000 shopping sites. It also offers a rewards program called Honey Gold and tracks price history to help you buy at the best time.
What people use it for
- Testing coupon codes automatically at checkout across 30,000 sites
- Notifying shoppers of price drops on saved items
- Comparing Amazon sellers including shipping and Prime costs
- Supporting shopping across Chrome, Safari, and Firefox browsers
- Discovering deals at checkout moments without manual searching
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Honey.
- Browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data
- Limited to 30,000+ retailer sites; not all retailers supported
Cross-shopped
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Capabilities
Features
Automatic coupon codes
Price history
Honey Gold rewards
Price drop alerts
Chrome support
Available on chrome
Firefox support
Available on firefox
Edge support
Available on edge
Safari support
Available on safari
Opera support
Available on opera
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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Is Honey free to use?
Yes, Honey's browser extension is completely free to use with no subscription fees. Users can earn rewards through purchases on participating sites and redeem points for gift cards.
SourceWhat browsers does Honey support?
Honey is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Edge browsers on desktop. iOS users can enable the extension for mobile Safari through the PayPal mobile app, but Android does not currently support the mobile extension.
SourceHow does Honey search for coupon codes?
Honey automatically searches for and tests available coupon codes at checkout on 30,000+ popular sites. If a working code is found, Honey applies the one with the biggest savings to your cart.
SourceCan I track price drops with Honey?
Yes, Honey's Droplist feature allows you to add items and receive notifications about price drops, helping you find the best time to purchase.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Honey
- Company
- PayPal (Honey Science LLC)
- Based in
- Los Angeles, California
- Founders
- Ryan Hudson, George Ruan
Timeline
Honey over time
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