Why did it suddenly open on Shopee?
Have you ever been casually browsing a website, clicked on something—whether it's a banner, a button, or even nothing at all—and then the Shopee app suddenly opens? It feels like you're being forced into the app, and what's more annoying is that it happens repeatedly.
Fenomena ini membuat banyak orang bertanya: apakah ini karena virus, kesalahan sistem, atau karena iklan pop up dan pop under yang agresif?
Sebelum membahas penyebab utamanya, mari pahami dulu bagaimana hal ini bisa memancing rasa penasaran dan membuat sebagian pengguna berpikir ponselnya sedang diretas. Padahal kenyataannya jauh dari itu. Ada pola, ada mekanisme, dan ada alasan tertentu mengapa Shopee bisa terbuka otomatis seperti itu.
Mengapa Aplikasi Bisa Terbuka Tanpa Disentuh?
Banyak pengguna mengira bahwa jika aplikasi Shopee terbuka sendiri, itu berarti smartphone mereka bermasalah atau terkena malware. Tapi biasanya bukan itu penyebabnya.
Ada beberapa situasi yang memicu aplikasi Shopee terbuka otomatis:
- Ketika mengunjungi sebuah situs yang memasang script pemicu deep link Shopee.
- Saat tanpa sengaja menyentuh area banner iklan yang tersembunyi.
- Karena adanya pop under, yaitu iklan yang terbuka di belakang layar lalu memaksa aplikasi terbuka.
Yang membuatnya mengejutkan adalah: kadang kamu tidak merasa menyentuh apa pun, tapi aplikasi tetap terbuka.
Apa Itu Deep Link Shopee?
Teknologi yang menjadi “dalang” di balik fenomena ini disebut deep link. Singkatnya, deep link adalah perintah yang mengarahkanmu dari browser ke aplikasi tertentu.
Jika situs menanam link seperti ini:
shopee:
So every time the link is touched or triggered automatically by a script, the system will open the Shopee application directly, not a regular web page.
So this isn't an error. It's a marketing technique .
Main Trigger Source: Pop Up & Pop Under
You may be familiar with pop up ads—ads that appear at the top of the screen.
However, there's one more "sneaky" type: pop-unders . These are ads that open in the background of your browser, and when you return to the previous page or scroll, the script instructs your browser to open the Shopee app.
Pop under is more aggressive because:
- Utilize screen movements such as scrolling or clicking on any area.
- Not visible to users.
- Can immediately execute deep links without confirmation.
Not all sites use this type of advertising. Typically, only sites with aggressive monetization, such as:
- Download site
- Movie streaming site
- Free game sites
- Shopping coupon site
Why is the target Shopee?
There's a reason why Shopee is often the app that suddenly opens automatically:
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Shopee has an affiliate program.
People who plant deep links can get a commission if someone buys after being directed. -
Shopee supports app-opening tracking system.
Shopee can record where users who open the application come from. -
Big brands dare to pay for advertising.
Small sites take advantage of this to earn money from traffic.
Simply put: there is money behind those links.
Is This Dangerous?
It doesn't directly compromise personal data. However, it's still disruptive because:
- Messes up browsing activity.
- Causes the application to continue running in the background.
- Consuming more internet data.
The most annoying thing: every time I scroll, Shopee opens again.
How to solve it so that Shopee doesn't open itself
Here are some effective and safe solutions:
1. Turn off “Open links in app” in the browser
On Chrome Android:
- Open Chrome
- Go to Settings
- Click Site Settings
- Disable Open links in Apps
2. Remove Open Supported Links permission on Shopee
The method:
- Go to HP Settings
- Application
- Select Shopee
- Tap Set as default
- Disable Open supported links
This will force the browser to keep opening the web version of the Shopee page, not the app.
3. Use a browser with an ad blocker
Can use:
- Brave Browser
- Mozilla Firefox with uBlock Origin
- Opera Browser (auto ad block mode)
4. Clear browser cache
Sometimes deep link scripts are stored in the cache.
5. Update the Shopee app & browser
Problematic legacy scripts sometimes affect application behavior.
Signs You're Visiting a Site with Aggressive Deep Links
If any of the following happens, you can be sure that the site has installed a deep link script:
- When scrolling, Shopee opens automatically.
- You don't click anything, but you are automatically redirected.
- When you click X to close the ad, Shopee opens instead.
If this is the case, it's safer to close the site or use an incognito browser with an ad blocker.
Can This Be Called “Advertising Force”?
You can say that.
This phenomenon is a promotional strategy that exploits smartphone system technicalities , not a bug or virus. However, from a user experience perspective, it's clearly disruptive.
Why Does This Happen So Much on Android?
Android is more flexible in allowing apps to accept deep links . On the iPhone, however, iOS is more restrictive, making such incidents less common.
What about Security?
This phenomenon does not steal data , but it can fall into the following categories:
- aggressive marketing
- user-tracking without consent
If you find it annoying, disable the app's default options as per the steps above.
So, the conclusion...
Most cases of the Shopee app suddenly opening while browsing aren't caused by viruses or a damaged phone. This is caused by websites that install deep link scripts and pop-up or pop-under ads that force the app to open automatically. By changing the "open supported links" setting in the Shopee app and disabling the automatic link opening option in your browser, this issue can be resolved.
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