They’ve started inserting a subtle ad as the first result instead of the actual app you’re searching for.

This has to have been a change over the last month or two I feel like?

I’m having to reprogram myself to view the first result as irrelevant. Really makes me want to increase the F-Droid alternatives that I use.

  • N4CHEM@lemmy.mlEnglish
    43·
    1 year ago

    makes me want to increase the F-Droid alternatives that I use

    Just go this way, and if you’re fed up with the Play Store switch to Aurora Store: same apps, no ads.

    • miss_brainfart@lemmy.mlEnglish
      14·
      1 year ago

      And/or set up something like Obtainium for those apps you can pull directly from their source.

      Gets you updates a lot faster, too

    • macattack@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      I definitely didn’t know about Aurora store until this post. Currently have it downloaded on my tablet and phone now, thanks for the great advice!

    • helenslunch@feddit.nlEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      I dunno how anyone uses Aurora Store. Every time I try it says I’m rate limited or just has a permanent loading icon.

      • N4CHEM@lemmy.mlEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        It had problems with the rate limited accounts for the last months, but I think they’re fixed now. I haven’t had any problem in the last weeks. If you keep getting these messages I’d recommend clearing app data and starting a new anonymous login session.