A video tech investigator detailed evidence and claims Honey systematically steals referral commissions from influencers—including those it pays to promote the app.

Honey, a browser extension and coupon site owned by PayPal Holdings Inc. since 2019, is being accused of deceptive practices that potentially harm both consumers and content creators. The accusations come from YouTube creator MegaLag,

Honey was founded in 2012 by entrepreneurs Ryan Hudson and George Ruan as a free web browser extension, which automatically applies online coupons and discount codes on eCommerce websites. In 2020, it was purchased by the online payment system PayPal for $4bn (£3.1bn) and in June 2022 it was renamed PayPal Honey.

A YouTuber claims that Honey intercepts money from affiliates and that it ignores better deals in favor of its own coupons.