sahibinden.com blocks the plugin that shows price history

Turkey’s popular and frequently preferred second-hand sales platform, sahibinden.com, declared war on a popular add-on that allows users to easily see price changes between advertisements. This plug-in, called “Price History by Owner”, was actively used in different browsers such as Google Chrome, Opera, Firefox and Edge. The conveniences provided by the plugin were of great importance, especially for those who like comparison shopping. However, according to recent developments, the platform stated that this plug-in is against the terms of use and started to block the entry of users who access the site with the relevant plug-in.

Disputes over sahibinden.com and price history plugin

Tracking price changes between listings can be an extremely useful feature for users. This will be an indispensable tool, especially for those who want to buy at the right time in the second-hand market. The fact that the plugin was blocked on the grounds that it violated the terms of use of the site makes users think about how open the platform is to such third-party developments.

The company’s attitude towards this add-on that shows price history in listings has started a new debate on the balance between digital platforms and user rights. While sahibinden.com is expected to take steps to improve the experience of its users, this blocking measure points to a broader policy and transparency issue that needs to be addressed.

Feedback from users and statements made by plugin developers on the subject will have a great impact on the future of this policy. This step by sahibinden.com further clarifies the fine line between user experience and platform control on advertising platforms. The platform’s future steps remain unclear at this time. Considering the value created by such plug-ins and their potential to enrich the user experience, it is hoped that sahibinden.com will be able to produce new solutions to meet the demands and needs of users.