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by malfist 974 days ago
I've noticed lately that your search results in Google play store is "below the fold" significantly. 2+ pages of scrolling to get to it.

This is especially insidious when you're searching for security or banking apps.

For example on my device I search for "chase" first result is Chime, followed by a box labeled "ads related to your search" with rocket money, Western Union, and a payday loan company.

Then below that is "limited time events" that list the barbie app, uno and some racing game.

Then below that is "You might also like" with Uber, Mahjong, and some habit tracker.

Then below that is "Similar Apps" with wells Fargo, Discover and PNY Bank apps.

Then below that is my search results with the first result being the chase app.

I don't know how this behavior is defensible