Amazon Alternatives

Amazon Alternatives

This is a browser extension to help you buy stuff you found in Amazon, but in other stores (like a real-life bookstore or an online Amazon alternative).

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What is Amazon Alternatives?

'Amazon Alternatives' is a Firefox add-on designed for online shoppers looking for an alternative to Amazon. The add-on prompts the user with alternative shopping options every time they plan to make an Amazon purchase. Features include multi-language support, multi-country availability, and compatibility with major browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Brave, and Vivaldi, in addition to its primary focus on promoting support for local bookstores and other alternative online stores.

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Stats
Stats date:
Users: 691 ▲ 3
Rating: 3.53 (17)
Version: 1.12.9 (Last updated: 2023-11-09)
Creation date: 2018-01-08
Weekly download count: 21
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Size: 33.26K
Email: Click to see
URLs: Website
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
Merlin
Summary

This is a browser extension to help you buy stuff you found in Amazon, but in other stores (like a real-life bookstore or an online Amazon alternative).

Additionaly, the addon will show you a prompt everytime you want to buy on Amazon instead of one of his alternatives.

Features:

  • Shows a list of alternative stores
  • Multi-langage
  • Multi-country
  • Typescript-based, no external library
  • Universal compatibility for all major browsers (except Safari) in a single codebase : Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Brave and Vivaldi
User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Clean, curated universe with integrated platforms and services
  • Possibility to spend money in local bookshops
  • Useful for searching desired books
Cons
  • Doesn't work in some countries and languages
  • Dropdown vanishes
  • No prices listed
  • Limited store options
  • Breaks Amazon's site
Most mentioned
  • Functionality issues
  • Limitations on language and country
  • Lack of price info
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Safety
Risk impact

Amazon Alternatives is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Amazon Alternatives if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Amazon Alternatives is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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