Google changes Chrome extension policies

Google cracks down on Chrome extensions following Honey scandal
As a result of the Honey expose, Google has now changed its Chrome extension policies concerning affiliate ads and marketing.
Google reacts to questionable shopping Chrome extensions
A new update to Google's Chrome Web Store policy should help protect shoppers from dubious affiliate marketing extensions.
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Google changes Chrome extension policies following the Honey link scandal
Honey was accused of shadily swapping out affiliate links, and now Google has new rules for extensions targeting exactly that.
Google Chrome just updated its rules to stop future Honey scandals: here's what's changed
In an apparent reaction to the infamous Honey scandal that rocked the internet at the start of the year, Google has altered the rules around Chrome extensions to block the tactics the Honey extension is believed to have used.
How This Chrome Policy Change Will Affect Your Shopping Extensions
Google Chrome has banned certain practices used by shopping-related extensions in the wake of the Honey influencer controversy. In a policy update, Chrome has barred extensions from inserting affiliate links in every shopping site,
Google Chrome updates extension policy to limit deceptive affiliate practices
Google Chrome announced a policy update, restricting how browser extensions can engage with affiliate codes.Google announced an update on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, that changes how extensions can interact with affiliate codes,
Google updates Chrome extension guidance in wake of Honey drama
You can still grab the Honey extension from the Chrome Web Store. Google's policy update seems directly related to the drama surrounding the extension; it's unclear how exactly the change will affect Honey going forward. You can read Google's updated Affiliate Ads policy for the Chrome Web Store here.
In wake of scandal, Google clamps down on Chrome shopping extensions
Late last year, there was a big scandal involving the Honey browser extension, which wasn’t helping users find the best deals and coupons as it so claimed to do. Instead, it was swapping out affiliate links and stealing potential commissions from influencers and creators.
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