Octoshop: Price compare, cashback, alerts

Get the best price every time! Earn cash back at thousands of retailers, compare prices, and set price drop alerts.

Octoshop: The Best Price Comparison, Cashback & Alerts Chrome Extension

Octoshop: Price compare, cashback, alerts' is a Chrome extension empowering users to make savvy online shopping decisions. Through its integrated features, Octoshop allows users to track product availability, compare prices across various retailers, set alerts for price drops, and even earn cashback rewards while shopping. Originating from the creators of InStok.org, Octoshop aims to prevent price gouging and ensure users always buy at the best available price.

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Extension stats

By: Ibotta, Inc.

Users: 40,000+

Rating: 4.86

(429)

Version: 104.29.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-29)

Creation date: 2020-07-04

Permissions:

storage
unlimitedStorage
background
webRequest
declarativeNetRequest
alarms
offscreen
cookies

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 1.95M

Email: be*****@ibotta.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 3,577 ▲ 94

Other rankings

#60 in Shopping ▲ 4

#10 in price keyword 32 ▼ 3

#13 in prices keyword 30 ▲ 1

#16 in compare keyword 8 ▲ 3

#34 in cashback keyword 21 ▲ 3

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Helps users find the best prices and save money on online purchases.
Effective at notifying users when desired items are in stock, especially hard-to-find products.
Users appreciate the tracking feature for price alerts and availability.

Cons

Users are required to log in with a Google or Apple account, which some find annoying.
Concerns about privacy after the acquisition by Ibotta, and changes to the extension's operation.

Most mentioned

Savings on purchases
Inventory tracking for popular items
Issues related to Ibotta's acquisition

User reviews

Since Octoshop has been acquired by Ibotta, the extension looks like it has been converted to a cash back service.

Matthew Howell, 2024-04-30

Its great for deals but wish it had reviews/top bought products too. I use buyreddit . com now alongside this = seamless shopping experience

Ben LeVay, 2024-04-20

i can't using My browser without this,it's fast, It has helped me many times to buy the desired item at the best price, it automatically checks the prices in online stores and recommends the best

Beqa, 2022-12-24

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Octoshop: Price compare, cashback, alerts requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Octoshop: Price compare, cashback, alerts. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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