What Is CouponBar Adware?

CouponBar is a program produced by Coupons.com that delivers advertisements, coupons and recipes to your computer, according to Coupons Inc. Antivirus and spyware sites consider CouponBar an adware program you should uninstall.

Significance

Spyware Guide by Security Labs considers the CouponBar application a very minor threat, because it warns users that the program collects information on the user's Web habits and the option to opt out of its information collection tactics.

Fun Fact

Of the nearly 4 million objects, as of August 2010, on the computers of users of Malwarebytes, the CouponBar only accounts for 1,676 instances--making it a negligible presence in the world of adware.

Tip

Coupons Inc allows users to remove CouponBar without much hassle. Go to "Programs," locate CouponBar and choose the "Uninstall Coupon Printer."

References

• Coupons.com: CouponBar
• Spyware Guide: Coupon Bar
• Malwarebytes: CouponBar
• Coupons.com: Uninstall CouponBar