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Google Updates Chrome Extension Policies to Ban Honey's Affiliate Link Injection Without User Action

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 04:40 PM

Google has updated its Chrome extension policies to prohibit the injection of affiliate links without user action or benefit, a move prompted by allegations that the Honey extension, owned by PayPal, was misappropriating affiliate revenue from other publishers. This policy revision aims to enhance transparency regarding how extensions utilize affiliate links. The changes come in the wake of a scandal where Honey was accused of hijacking traffic and revenue, leading to a broader scrutiny of affiliate practices in Chrome extensions. The new rules are intended to protect users and ensure that any affiliate link usage is clearly communicated and beneficial to them.

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