About Honey
Honey was founded in 2012. Once you install the browser extension, it automatically scans the internet for all the deals it can find on the item you’re looking at. The browser extension collects virtual coupons customers can use at checkout to save money. In 2019, PayPal purchased the company for $4 billion.
By Cynthia Bowman
About Honey
How It Works
Mobile App
Security
Alternatives
Who It’s Best For
How To Get Started
Final Take
Discounts Found
5.0
Ease of Installation
5.0
Stores Available
4.0
Savings
4.0
Pros
- Compatible with Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera and Edge
- Automatic coupon code search
- Get notified when items you’re watching drop in price
- Save money at checkout
Cons
- Not available for all retailers
- Limited customer service
How Honey Works
To get started, you’ll need to sign up at Honey’s website by clicking on “Log in” in the upper right corner and then selecting “Join Honey.” You can join using:
- PayPal
- Apple
- Email address
Next, download the web browser extension. Honey is compatible with the following:
- Chrome
- Edge
- Firefox
- Opera
- Safari
Once you’ve set it up, Honey works behind the scenes when you’re surfing the web to find you coupons and deals on the item you’re looking at. The Honey extension will appear on your browser’s bar near the URL you’re at. On Safari, you’ll find a cursive “h” to the left of the web address. When Honey uncovers coupons for the item you’re interested in, you’ll see a number next to the icon, referring to the number of coupons available for the item.
Once you’re ready to check out, Honey will provide you with a list of coupons available. No more having to copy and paste coupon codes — the browser extension will automatically apply them at checkout. And you’ll see how much you saved once the coupons are applied.
Here’s a look at some of Honey’s best features:
Coupon Codes
Honey offers coupon codes for over 30,000 websites. Some of the most popular sites that are compatible with Honey include:
Honey allows for coupon crowdsourcing for supported websites. Besides the automatic tool, users can also add coupon codes Honey may have missed. When new coupons are manually added, they’re saved to the Honey database to help others get a great deal, too.
Honey Credits and Rewards
Watch List and Price Drop Alerts
If there’s an item you have your eye on and there are no good coupons available, you can add it to your Droplist and sign up for a price drop alert. You can add unlimited items to your Droplist to monitor for a period of 30, 60, 90 or 120 days. Once a coupon is available or the item goes on sale, Honey will notify you by email.
- AT&T
- eBay
- Groupon
- Macy’s
- Overstock
- Walmart
Once you have 1,000 Gold points, you can redeem them for a $10 gift card, which can be used at:
You can also qualify for exclusive offers through Honey Gold to get great deals you may not typically have access to. You’ll see an “Exclusive Offer” window pop up for an item if it’s available.
Honey Referrals
Have a wide network of friends? You can earn more Honey credits when you refer others to sign up. When Gold posts to your friend’s account, you’ll both receive a 500 Honey Gold referral bonus.
Does Honey Work on Mobile?
The mobile app is available in the U.S., Canada, Australia, France, India, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands and the U.K. at this time.
Honey app reviews from users are generally positive:
- Google Play: Users rate it with 3.8 stars out of 5.
- App Store: Users give Honey a 4 out of 5.
Is Honey Secure?
Honey is secure because it doesn’t store any critical personal information from you. Honey will use your web surfing to find relevant coupons, but it stops there. Honey does not collect your credit card numbers or billing information.
Alternatives to Honey
Honey is a great tool to find the best online deals, but it isn’t the only way to save money shopping online. There are other alternatives to Honey worth checking out:
- RetailMeNot: Finds you coupons through the website or app that you can cut and paste at checkout
- Piggy: A browser extension that automatically adds coupon codes and discounts during checkout at participating online retailers
Who Is Honey Best For?
Honey is best for frequent online shoppers with an available computer or laptop. The browser extension can find a plethora of coupons shoppers may not necessarily know about or have the time to find themselves.
How To Get Started With Honey
Honey is free and doesn’t require you to do much other than set it up and let it automatically scour the web for coupons and deals on what you’re looking at. Follow these steps to get started and see how Honey works:
- Download the Honey browser extension.
- Sign up for an account using Google, Facebook, Apple, PayPal or an email address.
- Start watching the Honey icon next to the address of the website you’re visiting to see what kind of coupons and deals Honey finds.
- Add the item to your shopping cart and let Honey automatically apply coupon codes and discounts.
- Watch your total drop in price.
Should You Download Honey?
If you regularly shop online, you should definitely download Honey and let it get to work at saving you some cash. It’s free and safe — Honey doesn’t save your personal information such as credit card numbers or billing details.
How much does Honey cost?
Honey is free. There’s no commitment required to sign up — download the app and start browsing your favorite online retail stores to see what deals Honey finds.
How does Honey make money?
According to its website, Honey earns money by receiving commissions from merchants it partners with. Every time you save by using a coupon Honey found, Honey makes a little money.
Honey is free. There’s no commitment required to sign up — download the app and start browsing your favorite online retail stores to see what deals Honey finds.
According to its website, Honey earns money by receiving commissions from merchants it partners with. Every time you save by using a coupon Honey found, Honey makes a little money.
