Google changes Chrome extension policies following the Honey link scandal
Affiliate links, codes, or cookies must only be included when the extension provides a direct and transparent user benefit related to the extension’s core functionality. It is not permitted to inject affiliate links without related user action and without providing a tangible benefit to users.
Some common violations include:
Inserting affiliate links when no discount, cashback, or donation is provided.
An extension that continuously injects affiliate links in the background without related user action.
Affiliate links, codes, or cookies must only be included when the extension provides a direct and transparent user benefit related to the extension’s core functionality. It is not permitted to inject affiliate links without related user action and without providing a tangible benefit to users. Some common violations include: Inserting…
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