The Ibotta browser extension for Chrome and Safari helps you earn cash back by activating offers while shopping online. It offers price comparisons, price drop and restock alerts, item tracking, and price history over 30 days.
Contents
- How to get the Ibotta browser extension
- How to earn cash back
- How to compare prices
- How to set price drop and restock alerts
- How to track an item
- How to remove tracking from an item
- How to check price history
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How to get the Ibotta browser extension
If you want to use the Ibotta browser extension on your desktop or laptop device, add the extension to Google Chrome by visiting the Ibotta browser extension page.
You can also use the Ibotta mobile Safari extension on your iOS device. Check out this article for more information: The Ibotta mobile Safari extension, what's new?
How to earn cash back
1. Log in to your Ibotta account.
Log in to the browser extension with your Ibotta account information.
2. Activate cash back.
The extension window will pop up every time you visit a supported website. Click Activate in the extension window to activate cash back.
3. Shop online and find offers.
From your computer, shop and pay as you normally would. Find cash back offers in the extension window. Need more time? You can always come back to the extension window and activate the offer again.
4. Earn cash back.
That’s it! When the pending period is complete, we'll send you an email and add cash back to your earnings.
How to compare prices
View on-demand price comparisons while shopping online with direct links to purchase the same, less expensive item from other stores' sites. The Ibotta browser extension will calculate and show you the net price of an item after earning cash back.
1. Go to the item’s page.
Navigate to the item on your favorite site, such as Sam's Club or Walmart.
2. Click the Compare tab in the extension window.
To open the extension window, click the Ibotta logo. Then click the Compare tab to compare prices.
3. Find the best price across multiple stores.
Compare website prices, shipping rates (if available), and any Ibotta offers.
How to set price drop and restock alerts
Set custom notifications that send browser alerts when items drop in price, come back in stock, or are low in stock.
How to track an item
1. Go to the item’s page.
Navigate to the item on your favorite site, such as Sam's Club or Walmart.
2. Click the Compare tab in the extension window.
To open the extension window, click the Ibotta logo. Then click the Compare tab.
3. Enable Notify Price Change for a specific store.
Toggle Notify Price Change so the button turns teal.
4. Get notified.
You'll get a notification when the item’s price goes down, comes back in stock, or is low in stock. After 45 days, tracking will expire, and you'll need to re-track this item.
How to remove tracking from an item
1. Open the extension window.
Click the Ibotta logo to open the extension window on any page.
2. Go to the Tracked Items tab.
Click the Compare tab, then click the Tracked Items tab. This will show all of the items you're tracking.
3. Toggle Untrack Item.
Next to the item, toggle Untrack Item. To untrack all tracked items, click Untrack All Items.
How to check price history
Keep tabs on an item's price fluctuations over 30-day periods.
1. Go to the item’s page.
Navigate to the item on your favorite site, such as Sam's Club or Walmart.
2. Click the Compare tab in the extension window.
To open the extension window, click the Ibotta logo. Then click the Compare tab.
3. Click History.
The extension will show you how the price of the item has changed over the past 30 days, how often the item usually comes back into stock, and if now is a good time to purchase.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
For more information, including frequently asked questions, check out this article: FAQ: Ibotta browser extension frequently asked questions for desktop or laptop devices.