<ul><li>Google has updated its Chrome extension rules to ban the injection of affiliate links without user action or benefit.</li><li>The move came after PayPal's Honey extension was accused of engaging in referral jacking by replacing influencer referrals with its own links.</li><li>Google clarifies in its new rules that affiliate links can only be included if they provide direct and transparent user benefit related to the extension's core functionality.</li><li>While some argue that Google is using its browser monopoly position to 'strong-arm' Honey, others believe the company has the right to define the user experience.</li></ul>

Google updates Chrome extension rules to ban affiliate link injection without user action or benefit

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