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Anyone find a way to actually get rid of ads in Aliexpress? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm talking about the ads that look like listings, but they have a small "AD" text on the corner.

These ads are often grotesque and offensive, and I'd rather not see them at all.

I've tried various block lists, but it's not removing them.

MORE CONTEXT: Sorry, I should have been more specific!

The gross/offensive ads seem to only be in the Aliexpress app (Android).

On the mobile and desktop browser version, I still get the "AD" listings, but they are of products related to things I've purchased or browse through (all bike related items). I'd like to get rid of those, too, but I guess the ones in the app are the worst type.

I do have Adguard for Android set to filter HTTPS requests from the Ali app, so I figure it's just a matter of finding the right filter. Hopefully, anyway!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

No ads here other than the "use our app" thing at the top of the page. Firefox with only uBlock Origins with the default filters.Have you tried selecting that element and blocking it?

Maybe this is a case of "Aliexpress's algorithm thinks you're gross and is recommending some unsavory products" I bought socks on another website and it started recommending me weird lingerie and banana hammocks

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Context added to my OP. These offensive ads are only on the app and are completely unrelated to what I search for! They're like varicose vein removal products and other nasty skin-related stuff.

But in the browser, I'm still getting ad boxes, they just aren't the gross type. LOL

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I have been scrolling on safari on my iPhone for about 10 minutes and am not seeing any ads to try to block anything. Does it appear during a search? Or browsing a category?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Please list what ad blockers you have installed. OP wants to know.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

I only have AdGuard installed

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Does it appear during a search? Or browsing a category?

Both. For example, this was from a search for "tpu tube repair kit":