@YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today
2026-01-21 21:47 UTC
Why does every site try to get me to install an app that is just their site in a browser?
Replies (4)
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@KyuubiNoKitsune@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2026-01-21 22:07
Easier gathering tracking data and allows them to give you notifications to increase engagement. If you were looking for an honest answer that is. I hate it too.
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@ferricoxide@blahaj.zone 2026-01-21 22:15
@YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today @cyrano@piefed.social Browsers usually allow installation of Plugins for privacy and advertising suppression.
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@EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com 2026-01-22 07:27
One reason (of several): so that you can’t block ads I’m assuming you are using a mobile browser. Switch it to desktop mode to put a stop to it.
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@cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca 2026-01-22 14:02
Use Firefox focus and firewall level ad blocking. Takes care of 90% of this kind of bullshit.