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State of Coupon Codes 2026 — SimplyCodes annual report on coupon performance across 500,000+ retailers
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State of Coupon Codes in 2026

An analysis of 88 million checkout tests, 48.8 million code copies, and 500,000+ retailers. These tests reveal a promotional landscape where codes are multiplying, demand is surging, and the average discount hasn't budged in three years.

Sean Fisher
Sean Fisher
Apr 29, 2026
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