13 Best Browser Extensions that Save You Money While Shopping

You can find extensions for almost any task you can imagine including money saving and price comparison extensions.

Think of them as apps, in this case as money saving apps, that expand the functionality of your device.

The below popular extensions will automatically save you money by applying the best coupons to your online purchases.

Some of them even allow you to earn cash back and gift cards when shopping, too.

They are all free and easy to use.

So, jump right in and start saving now!

1. Rakuten (former eBates)

Rakuten is magical!

Seriously, as I explained in our “Best Cashback Sites” post, you can get up to 40% cash back and find the best coupons at more than 2,500 stores.

With this browser extension, there’s no points to track, no fees to pay and no forms to complete.

Stores actually pay Rakuten for bringing them business. Rakuten shares the love by giving you cash back.

Cashback percentages vary by store.

You can earn cash online and in stores, once you link your debit card and home address to your account.

The extension also features a generous referral program. You earn $25 for every friend you convince to sign up.

When your friend joins via a personalized link and spends at least $25, you get $25 and your friend earns $10.

Redeeming your cash back is simple.

As long as you have earned at least $5, you’ll receive a check in the mail or PayPal payment every three months.

Right now, you earn a $10 bonus just for signing up!

Once you’ve downloaded the Cash Back Button, you’ll see it in your browser bar.

When you visit an eligible site, a drop-down notification will inform you of the Cash Back offer and any other available coupons.

Activate the button by clicking on it to take advantages of the savings.

You can also view flash sales and featured stores via the extension’s colorful drop-down menu.

Where to get it:

• Official website: www.rakuten.com
• Rakuten for Chrome
• Rakuten for Firefox
• Rakuten for Safari
• Rakuten for Edge

2. Honey

Are you tired of hunting for coupon codes?

Hunt no more!

As I explained in our detailed review of the Honey browser extension, Honey will automatically apply all the best coupon codes when you checkout.

The extension is popular because it makes saving money easy!

Honey searches for every code on the web. It tries codes that other people have saved and applies multiple codes if possible.

You can submit codes if you like, but you’re not required to.

When shopping at supported online stores, the extension allows you to view all of the sales and coupons that the sites have to offer.

Using the extension to shop at the following stores earns you HoneyGold – points that can be redeemed for gift cards:

• Amazon
• Walmart
• Target
• eBay
• Nordstrom
• Sephora
• Groupon
• Sears
• 1-800 Flowers

You can also earn HoneyKeys – virtual keys that give you access to exclusive hotel rates.

Honey also features flash sales at top stores. The sales change every hour.

You can sync your Amazon Saved for Later list to your Honey account and the extension will email you when any prices drop.

It also shows you the most popular daily deals on Amazon.

Don’t wait too long to claim your HoneyGold Bonus – a time-sensitive reward that U.S. members earn as a welcome.

You can choose the site tied to your welcome bonus but you must make a purchase at that site within the designated time.

Where to get it:

• Official website: www.joinhoney.com
• Honey for Chrome
• Honey for Firefox
• Honey for Safari
• Honey for Opera
• Honey for Edge

3. Swagbucks

The Swagbucks extension allows you to earn Swagbucks by shopping at thousands of online stores.

Some of the biggest stores include:

• Amazon
• Walmart
• Target
• Starbucks

Because you earn them at different rates, the actual value of a Swagbuck varies, but you can redeem 500 of them for a $5 Amazon gift card.

Once you download the extension, your SwagButton will automatically notify you when you are shopping on an eligible site.

Activate your Swagbucks, and you’ll earn cash back when you complete your purchase.

If the site has coupons, the SwagButton will let you know.

The extension also features exclusive codes and alerts you when the opportunity to earn cash becomes available.

If you use the SwagButton to search the web, you can get even more Swagbucks.

You can also earn Swagbucks by watching multiple videos on entertainment, fitness, food, and sports or by completing surveys.

Cash out your Swagbucks for gift cards once you earn at least $5.

You earn 50 of them when you sign up.

You can claim your cash in the form of a check or PayPal deposit.

By the way, if you want to get more out of your membership, read my detailed review of Swagbucks to find out how you can earn $758.25 with it!

Where to get it:

• Official website: www.swagbucks.com
• Swagbucks for Chrome
• Swagbucks for Firefox
• Swagbucks for Safari
• Swagbucks for Edge

4. PriceScout

PriceScout compares prices while hunting down coupons at the same time.

If it’s not checking for lower prices or finding money-saving coupons, the extension stays hidden.

When you’re shopping, PriceScout scans more than 21,000 stores for the lowest price and reveals that price and website to you.

It’s automatic coupon notifications help you save even more money, once you apply the coupon codes.

Simply install the extension to start learning about savings and finding coupons.

You’ll be using PriceScout to find the best deal possible before you know it.

Where to get it:

• Official website: www.pricescout.io
• PriceScout for Chrome
• PriceScout for Firefox
• PriceScout for Opera

5. CouponCabin Sidekick

The CouponCabin Sidekick browser extension makes sure you always earn cash back and find the best coupons.

The extension alerts you when you’re shopping at one of the more than 3,000 eligible sites.

It tells you how much cash back you can earn and what coupons are available.

All you have to do is click on the Activate Now link on to earn cash back and the See Offers button to view coupons and deals.

Installing the extension will also let you view coupons and cash back values in your search engine results.

Sign up and earn $2 right off the bat.

The extension is a companion piece to CouponCabin.com. You must create an account at the site to claim your cash back.

Cash back payments are processed each day Monday through Friday for those with a “payable” balance of at least $7.

Where to get it:

• Official website: www.couponcabin.com
• CouponCabin Sidekick for Chrome
• CouponCabin Sidekick for Firefox
• CouponCabin Sidekick for Safari

6. Cently (Coupons at Checkout)

Cently was formerly known as Coupons at Checkout.

The new name doesn’t change the fact that this extension can score you some serious savings.

One installed, Cently automatically tries coupon codes and applies the best one(s) at checkout.

The extension works at thousands of online stores across the globe.

It is a great addition to your coupon clipping browser extensions.

Where to get it:

• Official website: www.couponfollow.com
• Cenlty for Chrome
• Cenlty for Firefox

7. PriceBlink

PriceBlink finds the lowest prices and greatest coupons when you’re shopping but stays hidden otherwise.

Like a personal shopping assistant with a bag full of coupons, the extension scans more than 11,000 stores for the lowest price while also locating the best coupons.

All of PriceBlink’s coupons are editor reviewed and ready to redeem.

The extension also promises to remain hidden unless your shopping.

Install it today, before the savings disappear in the blink of an eye.

Where to get it:

• Official website: www.priceblink.com
• PriceBlink for Chrome
• PriceBlink for Firefox
• PriceBlink for Safari

8. Piggy

This little Piggy instantly adds coupons to your order with a single click.

The extension works with more than 3,000 stores and can also earn you up to 20% cash back.

When you purchase from any of the 3,000 eligible sites, the store pays Piggy and Piggy pays you.

You can claim your cash back by check or PayPal payment.

Add your saving from those instant coupons and you’ll be living high on the hog!

Where to get it:

• Official website: www.joinpiggy.com
• Piggy for Chrome
• Piggy for Firefox
• Piggy for Safari

9. Qmee

Qmee wants you to shop, earn and save.

It even pays you to search!

The extension compares prices and secures coupon codes while allowing you the opportunity to acquire cash back.

You can also earn rewards for sharing thoughts and opinions in surveys.

Plus, there is no minimum amount you need to cash out, so you can get your earnings whenever you like.

Payments are always made via PayPal.

Where to get it:

• Official website: www.qmee.com
• Qmee for Chrome
• Qmee for Opera

10. Offers

You may have heard of Offers.com. Now, the money saving site has an extension for serious bargain hunters – Offers.

The coupon codes applied during your purchases are tested and proven to work.

The extension also alerts you to exclusive deals and sales at its more than 10,000 partner stores.

Including:

• Macy’s
• Khol’s
• Sears
• Dell
• Footlocker

Why not check out all this extension has to offer today?

Where to get it:

• Official website: www.offers.com
• Offers for Chrome
• Offers for Firefox
• Offers for Safari

11. Gumdrop

Gumdrop by Goodshop has partnered with so many online stores – more than 45,000!

The extension applies coupon codes and savings automatically.

It not only saves you time and money but also allows you to do some good by donating to a charity of your choice.

You can even raise funds for a personal cause.

This makes Gumdrop a great way to fundraise for free.

Once you activate the extension, you can designate which causes will receive donations.

Goodshop has an America Red Cross Grumdrop extension that finds you coupons while giving back to the lifesaving organization.

Saving money while doing good is pretty sweet!

Where to get it:

Official website: www.goodsearch.com
Gumdrop for Chrome
Gumdrop for Firefox
Gumdrop for Safari

12. Wikibuy

Wikibuy’s extension helps you get the best prices and freshest coupon codes in real-time from other shoppers.

It encourages you to shop normally with the power of the crowd behind you.

With one click, the extension applies the best code at checkout.

You can also earn Wikibuy credits when shopping at sites like Walmart and eBay.

There’s no cash back to claim. You will simply apply the credits to future purchases.

Wikibuy will also alert you when prices drop.

Installing the extension also unlocks special offers just for you!

Where to get it:

• Official website: www.wikibuy.com
• Wikibuy for Chrome
• Wikibuy for Firefox
• Wikibuy for Edge

13. CouponMate

This extension searches for coupons so you don’t have to.

CouponMate supports more than 75,000 retailers and is updated daily.

It instantly applies coupons to your cart and is easily accessed from a single button in your browser.

The company is working on a donation feature like Gumdrop’s and plans on releasing it soon.

Where to get it:

• Official website: www.couponmate.com
• CouponMate for Chrome
• CouponMate for Firefox
• CouponMate for Safari

Which one to choose?

Serious shoppers will want to install all of the above money saving extensions.

Why not?

Or at least try them all to see which one works best for your shopping habits and stores you shop at more often.

And if you do shop online frequently, make sure to use these online shopping hacks in combination with these awesome plugins to save even more money.

This list represents the best of the best, and the extensions automatically apply the coupons.

So, there is very little work to do on your part.

With all of these extensions working to find you the best coupons and most cash back, you’re almost guaranteed the best price every time you shop.

If you shop online at all, saving money with these extensions is a no-brainer.

Your Turn

Which coupon applying extensions do you use?

Which are your favorites and which totally stink?

Let us know in the comments below.