Chrome extension

Gwdang (购物党)

Shows price history and cheaper listings for products on Chinese and US shopping sites, flags coupons, and uses AI to sum up negative reviews.

What it does

Gwdang (购物党) shows price history and compares prices for the product you are viewing on major Chinese and US shopping sites. It is aimed at online shoppers who want to spot fake discounts, find coupons and see common complaints before buying.

Key features

  • Tracks a product's price history to help reveal inflated or fake promotions
  • Compares the same item across shopping sites to find a lower price
  • Points out ongoing promotions and hidden coupons on product pages
  • Uses AI to sum up the negative reviews of a product
  • Lets you save items and get a WeChat alert when the price drops

Use cases

  • Checking whether a sale price is really lower than usual
  • Finding the cheapest listing for an item on Chinese shopping platforms
  • Reading a quick digest of complaints before committing to a purchase

Getting started

Open a product page on a supported shopping site and Gwdang shows price history, comparisons and coupon tips. Price-drop alerts are delivered through WeChat.

Good to know

The interface and store listing are in Chinese, and it is geared to Chinese shopping platforms, though some US sites are supported. Drop alerts rely on WeChat.