What is PayPal Honey? The complete guide to saving money online

PayPal Honey is a free browser extension and mobile app that searches for and applies available coupon codes at checkout, lets you earn PayPal Rewards, track price changes, and compare sellers on Amazon.¹

What is PayPal Honey, and how can it help you save money while shopping online?

This easy-to-use tool works as both a browser extension and a mobile app, automatically finding coupon codes, tracking prices, and offering cash back through PayPal Rewards for those who have a PayPal account in good standing.²

In this post, we’ll walk you through how to use Honey on both desktop and mobile, explore its top features like Droplist and Amazon Badge, and explain why it’s a safe, reliable way to maximize your savings.

Table of contents:

• Is PayPal Honey safe?
• How to use PayPal Honey
• Start finding deals with PayPal Honey
• Frequently asked questions

Is PayPal Honey safe?

PayPal Honey uses data trackers to monitor certain online activity and shopping data, including websites you visit, your purchase history, and other related information. This data collection is done to operate Honey and provide its features, like suggesting coupons and notifying you of price drops.

It doesn’t sell your data to third parties or share it for “cross content behavioral advertising.”

Honey also uses industry-standard encryption to help protect your data and only accesses information needed to provide its features.

As with any online tool, it’s recommended to download Honey from official sources and keep both your app and browser updated to maintain maximum security.

How to use PayPal Honey

Honey can make online shopping smarter by helping you find discounts, earn rewards, and track prices automatically. You can use Honey either through the browser extension for desktop shopping or the mobile app for shopping on the go.

1. Download the browser extension and mobile app

Here’s how to get started whether you prefer to shop on desktop or mobile.

Desktop:

1. Install the Honey browser extension from the PayPal Honey page or your browser’s extension store:

• Chrome
• Edge
• Firefox
• Opera

Note: To install the Honey browser extension for Opera, you’ll first visit the Chrome Web Store, and then be redirected to your Opera Extensions manager.

• Safari

2. After installation, you’ll see the Honey icon appear near your browser’s address bar.

3. Click the icon to log in with your PayPal account and start using Honey.

Mobile:

1. Download the Honey app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Open the app, sign in with PayPal, and you’ll land on the home screen where you can start using Honey.
3. If you prefer to shop in your normal mobile browser, follow the prompts when you first open the app to install the Honey extension on a mobile browser that supports it (currently Safari on iOS and Chrome on Android).

2. Find coupon codes

When shopping online, Honey searches for available coupons and applies them at checkout. If Honey is unable to find any coupons, it will tell you that too, so you know if you have a great deal.

Desktop:

1. Shop at a supported store on your desktop browser.
2. The Honey “H” icon lights up when coupon codes are available.
3. At checkout, click Apply Coupons. Honey tests codes automatically and will apply available ones to your cart.

In-app browser:

1. When you shop in the Honey app, you’ll see the Honey bar appear at the bottom of the in-app browser whenever you view a product.
2. Swipe up on the Honey bar to see a list of coupon codes available for that store.
3. To try one, tap Copy next to a code and paste it in the promo code field at checkout.
4. You can also tap the promo code box at checkout to bring up Honey coupon codes at the top of your screen, making it easy to copy and paste.
5. At select stores, simply tap Apply Coupons, and Honey will automatically test codes for you. If one works, it will be applied to your order.

Mobile browser:

1. Shop as you normally would on a retailer’s site.
2. In the browser toolbar, click on the Honey extension. Any available coupons will be listed for you to copy and paste at checkout.
3. You can also wait to test all coupons automatically at checkout to find deals that work for you.

3. Get cash back with PayPal Rewards³

Beyond coupons, Honey lets you earn PayPal Rewards points on eligible purchases. These points can be redeemed for cash or gift cards, offering even more ways to maximize your rewards.

Desktop:

1. Look for a star or Rewards badge on the Honey icon when shopping.
2. Click the badge to see potential cash back and active offers.
3. Complete the purchase.
4. After checkout, your rewards will be added to your Honey account. These can be redeemed through a linked PayPal account that is in good standing.

Mobile:

1. Use the PayPal Honey app to browse eligible stores and offers.
2. Activate your rewards before completing a purchase.
3. Complete your purchase.
4. After checkout, your rewards will be added to your Honey account. Redeem your rewards through a linked PayPal account that is in good standing.

4. Track price changes with Droplist

Droplist lets you save products to a watchlist so you can get alerts when the price drops. This Honey price tracking feature is ideal for bigger purchases like tech items or anything you want to buy later at a lower cost.

Desktop:

1. On a product page, click the Honey icon in your toolbar.
2. Select Add to Droplist.
3. Choose the amount of time you want to track the item (for example, 30, 60, or 90 days).
4. Honey will send an email or browser notification if the price drops.

Mobile:

1. When browsing inside the Honey app, look for the bookmark icon.
2. Under Notify me when price hits, select the desired percentage for a price drop alert.
3. Choose a Droplist collection to save the item to and save.
4. Add items by entering product links or browsing within the app.
5. Manage or remove saved items within the app under your Droplist section.

5. Compare sellers with Amazon Badge

Amazon Badge is Honey’s built-in tool for searching for online shopping deals. It helps you see price history, compare sellers (including shipping costs), and confirm whether you’re getting the lowest price available.

Desktop:

1. On Amazon, look for a small Honey button near the product price.
2. Hover over it to view price history, seller ratings, and best deal recommendations.

Mobile:

1. Tap the Honey icon on the product page in the app or mobile browser.
2. See a simplified price history chart and seller reviews for quick comparisons.