Searching for coupons before checking out online is a hassle. Signing up for email lists, following brands on social media and scouring random websites in hopes that a coupon code will help you score a discount can be stressful. But thanks to technology, there's an easier way.
Coupon browser extensions can save you hundreds of dollars when you shop online — and in some cases even in-store. You can download most extensions for free and add them to your web browser, like Chrome or Firefox, or use the mobile app.
These extensions automatically search the web for coupon codes then apply them at checkout. Some of the best coupon browser extensions also perform price comparisons, so you can make sure you’re really getting the best price.
Before you complete your next online purchase, consider downloading one or more of these money-saving coupon browser extensions.
Best coupon browser extensions
FAQS
- What do coupon browser extensions do?
- How much do coupon browser extensions cost?
Best browser extensions to save you money online shopping
Capital One Shopping
Cost
Free
Cash back
Yes, in the form of Capital One Shopping Rewards.
Coupon codes
Yes
Price comparison
Yes
Mobile app
Yes
Works with in-store purchases
No
Welcome bonus
None
How to redeem your savings
Capital One Shopping Rewards can be used to purchase e-gift cards.
Terms apply.
Pros
- Offers at over 30,000 online retailers
- You can build a watchlist of favorite products, and Capital One Shopping will alert you to price changes
- No purchase is required for the referral bonus
Cons
- Reward redemptions are limited to gift cards
- You can't use the app to save in-store
Ibotta
On Ibotta's secure site
Cost
Free
Cash back
Yes
Coupon codes
Yes
Price comparison
Yes
Mobile app
Yes
Works with in-store purchases
Yes
Welcome bonus
None
How to redeem your savings
Redeem cash back once you reach $20 as a deposit into your bank account, PayPal account or for gift cards.
Terms apply.
Pros
- New users can earn a $50 welcome bonus
- Offers at over 300 participating retailers
- You can activate savings, then shop and save on in-store purchases
Cons
- You can only redeem cash back after you reach $20
- The browser extension is only available on Google Chrome
- After 180 days without redeeming an offer, your account is charged $3.99 for every 30 days of inactivity
Rakuten
Information about Rakuten has been collected independently by Select and has not been reviewed or provided by the company prior to publication.
Cost
Free
Cash back
Yes
Coupon codes
Yes
Price comparison
Yes
Mobile app
Yes
Works with in-store purchases
Yes
Welcome bonus
New users can earn 10% Cash Back on purchases made in your first 7 days, up to $50.
How to redeem your savings
Cash back is awarded every 3 months by check, PayPal payment or donation.
Terms apply.
Pros
- You can earn American Express Membership Rewards Points instead of cash back
- New users can earn a $10 welcome bonus
- Offers at over 3,500 online stores
- You can activate savings, then shop and save on in-store purchases
Cons
- Cash back is awarded every 3 months
- Not valid with Amazon purchases
PayPal Honey
Information about Honey has been collected independently by Select and has not been reviewed or provided by the company prior to publication.
Cost
Free
Cash back
Yes, in the form of PayPal Rewards
Coupon codes
Yes
Price comparison
Yes
Mobile app
Yes
Works with in-store purchases
No
Welcome bonus
None
How to redeem your savings
Redeem for e-gift cards, shopping credits, cash back or donations.
Terms apply.
Pros
- Offers at over 30,000 participating merchants
- In-depth Droplist for price tracking and notifications
- Has Honey Tips which provide insights like price changes, coupon success rates and other helpful info
Cons
- Cash back redemption requires a valid PayPal account
- You can’t use the app to save in-store
- Rewards expire if you don't earn 10 points within each consecutive 365-day period
CouponCabin
Information about CouponCabin has been collected independently by Select and has not been reviewed or provided by the company prior to publication.
Cost
Free
Cash back
Yes
Coupon codes
Yes
Price comparison
Yes
Mobile app
Yes
Works with in-store purchases
Yes, through printable coupons.
Welcome bonus
None
How to redeem your savings
Redeem cash back once you reach $10 by check, PayPal, Venmo, e-gift card, donations or Chase payments.
Terms apply.
Pros
- Offers at over 6,000 stores
- You can print coupons out online, then save on in-store purchases
- Provides a coupon guarantee backed by a free $25 gift card
Cons
- You can only redeem cash back after you reach $10
FAQs
What do coupon browser extensions do?
The best coupon browser extensions can save you money and allows you to compare prices across multiple websites. Here’s more detail on what they can do:
- Scan the web for promo codes, then automatically apply any found when you checkout to see if you qualify for discounts.
- Award you cash back for eligible purchases.
- Tell you if an item you want to buy can be found for less on another site.
- Aggregate product reviews and weed out those that seem fake so you can make an educated purchase.
- Provide you with a combination of coupons, cash back, price comparisons and reviews to make you a more savvy shopper.
How much do coupon browser extensions cost?
All of the coupon browser extensions on this list are free to use.
Our methodology
To determine which coupon browser extensions offer the best discounts, Select analyzed 10 programs. We compared each program on a range of features, including:
- Cost
- User experience
- Money-saving features
- Customer reviews, when available
Cost was the first feature we reviewed. The coupon browser extension had to be free to make it on our best-of list.
All of the coupon browser extensions offer automatic coupons and a form of cash back, but those with even more money-saving features, link price comparisons, ranked higher.
Next, the extensions had to be user-friendly and require minimal work from consumers. After all, a coupon browser extension should save you both time and money.
Customer reviews were also taken into consideration.
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Editorial Note: Opinions, analyses, reviews or recommendations expressed in this article are those of the Select editorial staff’s alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any third party.
