Anyone know how the AliExpress recommendations algorithm works?

Posted 22nd Jul 2023

I buy something there 2-3 times a year. Recently, bought 3 cheap "smart" watches for a total of £2 (no idea how it was calculated but I am not complaining!) as trade in devices in anticipation of a Samsung Galaxy 6 offer. Today, I get an email from AliExpress with suggestions on what can be paired with my purchase. Screenshot is below, now trying to understand how the recommendations work.

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22nd Jul
Your search history has grassed you up
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22nd Jul
I don't have any search history there since I don't go looking for anything. I usually go only through deal links posted here, buy the item and get out. And that purchase history is all cables and earphones. (edited)
22nd Jul
AliExpress recommendations are bizarre.. I've only used it to purchase a couple of watch straps and handheld games consoles, but I get stuff like this on my feed.. I don't even own pets lol
22nd Jul
It's certainly selling a particular lifestyle to a 15yo wannabe rude boy.
22nd Jul
i think the keyword is ‘wearable’ and ‘device’ but not sure about the car
22nd Jul
I get similar on mine. It's click bait.
23rd Jul
Those lip things come up for me when I use the mobile app and at the time I did wonder why?