CNET Shopping

CNET Shopping helps you find the best prices on your favorite products. Get promo codes and discounts with a single click.
What is CNET Shopping?
CNET Shopping is a Firefox add-on that allows users to efficiently maximize savings when shopping online. This software tool scans numerous stores in real-time for the best prices on millions of products ranging from electronics to beauty items. It also provides coupons for a vast array of retailers in the US and Canada, regularly updating users with price alerts. Extra features include earning cashback on select purchases. Note: Available only in the US.

Add-on stats

Users: 6,489 ▲ 7
Rating: 4.14 (111)
Version: 14.14 (Last updated: 2024-10-15)
Creation date: 2009-04-07
Weekly download count: 17
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/
  • https://*/
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • storage
  • alarms
  • cookies
Size: 2.98M

Other platforms

CNET Shopping (v14.14)
4.42 (1,787) 100,000
CNET Shopping (v14.14)
5.00 (11) 51,417
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Add-on summary

💸 CNET Shopping scans hundreds of stores while you shop to search for the best price. All in real-time. CNET Shopping works on millions of products. From laptops to legos and handbags to hairdryers.

🏷 We also display coupons for over 25,000+ retailers in the US and Canada.

📩 You’ll get notified as soon as we find a lower price with our price alerts feature.

🔖 Featured in The New York Times, Mashable, USA Today and more!

💰 New: Earn Cashback on eligible purchases!

*Only available in the US.

Affiliate Link Disclosure If you buy through our links, we may get a commission.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Helps find the best prices for items purchased online
  • Offers savings without much effort
  • Price alerts are useful
Cons
  • Annoying cashback popups that cannot be disabled
  • Covers a large part of the display area
  • Inaccurate comparison prices and information
Most mentioned
  • Cashback popups
  • Price comparison inaccuracies
  • Price alerts feature
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

CNET Shopping requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

CNET Shopping is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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