PayPal Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Affiliate Link Manipulation by Honey Extension

Content creators accuse PayPal's Honey browser extension of diverting affiliate commissions through deceptive practices.

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in San Jose, alleges that Honey replaces creators' affiliate links with its own, redirecting commissions to PayPal.
Creators claim Honey improperly takes credit for sales even when no discounts are applied, undermining their affiliate marketing revenue.
The plaintiffs, including several prominent YouTubers, seek damages and an injunction to halt Honey's alleged practices.
PayPal disputes the allegations, asserting that Honey adheres to industry standards like last-click attribution, a common practice in affiliate marketing.
The case has sparked significant backlash among influencers, with some urging their followers to uninstall Honey and avoid its use.