Everything you might want to know about installing, using, and getting the most out of FindPrices.
Getting Started
How do I install FindPrices?+
Installing FindPrices takes just seconds: visit the Chrome Web Store, click "Add to Chrome", confirm, and start shopping.
Do I need to create an account?+
No account needed to start! You can search as a guest. Once you click through to a cheaper price, we'll ask you to create a free account. Members get 3 daily searches, and you can unlock more by inviting friends.
How do I know FindPrices is working?+
When you're on a product page, FindPrices automatically detects it and shows a slide-in reminder with a "Find cheaper prices" prompt. Click it to start searching, or click the FindPrices icon in your browser toolbar anytime.
Using FindPrices
When does FindPrices activate?+
FindPrices automatically detects when you're on a product page and shows a slide-in reminder. You can click the reminder, the extension icon, or the "Find cheaper prices" button in the side panel anytime.
How do I read the results?+
Results are sorted by best price (with cashback applied if available). Each result shows the store, current price (verified live), stock status, and estimated price after cashback. Out-of-stock items are filtered out by default.
How do I choose the best deal?+
Look for the lowest "Price After Cashback" if you use cashback services. Otherwise, the lowest listed price is your best bet. Click any result to go directly to that retailer's product page.
Features
What does FindPrices actually do?+
Three things, automatically: finds better prices by searching multiple retailers in real-time, checks if items are actually in stock, and shows you the price after cashback. All of this happens instantly while you shop.
How does stock verification work?+
We don't just show you search results, we actually visit each retailer's page and check if the product is truly in stock and available to buy right now. No more clicking on "deals" that turn out to be sold out.
What is the cashback feature?+
Many online stores offer cashback through services like Rakuten, TopCashback, and others. FindPrices shows the effective price after cashback so you can see the real cost. You'll still need to activate cashback through your preferred service, we just show what's available.
Privacy & Security
What data do you collect?+
We collect only product URLs you search for, basic usage statistics, and your email if you create an account. We do NOT collect browsing history, personal information, payment details, or passwords. Full details in our privacy policy.
Why does FindPrices need certain permissions?+
Minimal permissions: access to specific websites (to detect product pages and show results) and storage (to save preferences and cache results). We never request access to passwords, payment data, or anything sensitive.
Is FindPrices secure?+
Yes. All data transmission is encrypted, and we follow Chrome Web Store security guidelines. We never inject ads, never modify checkout pages, and never intercept payment information.
Pricing & Limits
Is FindPrices free?+
Yes! FindPrices is completely free to use. No hidden fees, no subscriptions. Members get 3 daily searches, with more unlocked by inviting friends — Ambassador (10 daily searches) or Legend (unlimited forever). We earn small affiliate commissions on some retailers, but it never increases your price.
How does FindPrices make money?+
We sometimes earn a small commission when you visit a store through our links. This never influences our results. Getting you the cheapest price is the priority — results are always sorted by lowest price, regardless of which stores pay us.
Are there any limits on searches?+
Guests can search freely until they click through. The tier system: Member (free) 3 daily searches, Ambassador (invite 1) 10 daily searches, Legend (invite 3) unlimited forever, VIP (joined via invite) 7 days unlimited then back to Member.
Compatibility
What stores does FindPrices work with?+
FindPrices works globally with millions of stores worldwide. US: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Newegg. UK: Argos, John Lewis, Currys, ASOS. Australia: JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Kogan, Catch. Plus Germany, France, Japan, and many more.
Which browsers are supported?+
Currently Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers (Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera). Support for other browsers is coming.
Does it work in my country?+
Yes! FindPrices works globally. We support retailers in dozens of countries. Quality of results depends on the retailers available in your region, but the extension works anywhere.
Troubleshooting
FindPrices isn't detecting products. What should I do?+
Try refreshing the page, confirming you're on a specific product page (not a category or search results), clicking the FindPrices icon to manually trigger a search, or restarting your browser. If the issue persists, click Feedback in the extension footer.
The results seem slow. How can I speed them up?+
FindPrices searches multiple sources and verifies stock in real-time, which can take a few seconds. Ensure a stable internet connection, close unnecessary tabs, and wait for the full results — partial results appear progressively as they come in.
How do I report a bug or request a feature?+
Click Feedback in the extension footer (bottom of the side panel). Include a description, the URL where you saw the issue, and screenshots if helpful. We read every submission.