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Browser extension hides sketchy Amazon brands, fights algorithmic clutter

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

A new browser extension called Knockoff has been developed to help users filter out products from obscure or potentially fraudulent brands on Amazon. Created by developer Josh Pigford, the free, open-source tool runs locally on a user's device and uses heuristics like brand name structure and capitalization to identify and hide these listings. The extension aims to give users more control over their search results, combating the platform's algorithmic push towards low-quality, keyword-stuffed, or pay-to-play product placements. AI

IMPACT Gives users more control over algorithmic search results and combats low-quality listings.

RANK_REASON A new browser extension is released to filter products.

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Browser extension hides sketchy Amazon brands, fights algorithmic clutter

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Koebler ·

    'Knockoff' Browser Extension Hides Sketchy Brands on Amazon

    "Sorry to brands like WNPETHOME, EHEYCIGA, YXYL, LU&amp;MN, JOYIN, TOMY, GODONLIF, YOOJEE, LINGTENG, LANEIGE, VISCOO, BIODANCE, COOFANDY, BALENNZ, TOSY, and LUENX."

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Tired of low-quality, no-name brands on Amazon? This open-source tool hides them A free browser extension called Knockoff uses device-side filtering and name he

    Tired of low-quality, no-name brands on Amazon? This open-source tool hides them A free browser extension called Knockoff uses device-side filtering and name heuristics to clean up your shopping feed. https://www. androidauthority.com/knockoff- amazon-brand-filter-extension-36852…

    LINKS androidauthority.com/knockoff-amazon-bran…

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