# 1688 > Wholesale Online Platform, operated by the 1688 Official Team. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alibaba.wireless](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alibaba.wireless) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.alibaba.wireless` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** 1688.com - **Category:** SHOPPING - **Downloads:** 10,982,354 - **Rating:** 2.73 / 5 (8,291 ratings) - **Last updated:** 2026-09-08 - **First published:** 2011-12-19 - **Publisher country:** SG - **Data as of:** 2026-09-18 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alibaba.wireless) - **Website:** [http://www.1688.com](http://www.1688.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://terms.alicdn.com/legal-agreement/terms/privacy\_policy\_full/20240910184040770/20240910184040770.html?spm=a1zaa.8161610.0.0.48e57179Kh3Tb9](https://terms.alicdn.com/legal-agreement/terms/privacy_policy_full/20240910184040770/20240910184040770.html?spm=a1zaa.8161610.0.0.48e57179Kh3Tb9) ## Description 1688 is a leading wholesale online platform operated by the official 1688 team under Alibaba Group. It serves as a global B2B procurement and sourcing hub connecting millions of business sellers with factory-direct products from China. Buyers can find a broad range of items including custom products, consumer goods, electronics, raw materials, and more at competitive prices. This platform simplifies wholesale purchasing through multi-language support, direct negotiation with suppliers, integrated international payment options, and dependable global logistics. By registering with 1688, users gain access to exclusive discounts and a seamless global sourcing experience, making it an ideal choice for businesses seeking authentic, quality products at wholesale prices. ## Rankings - #12,976 — Overall - #130 — Top app in Vietnam ## Review summary Reviews are largely positive about app quality and usefulness for business purchasing, but recurring complaints center on account limitations (deletions, login issues, restrictions), fraudulent sellers and shipping/refund problems, insufficient support (no live chat), and stability or localization problems following updates. English language support is appreciated, but broader localization remains inconsistent. Addressing account safety, supplier trust signals, and improving support and stability are key improvement areas. ### Pros - Overall high-quality app with positive user sentiment (frequent praise like Excellent App and great). - Useful for business users and purchasing needs (benefits for business owners and for site purchases). - English language support added, improving accessibility for English-speaking users. - Generally well-received and regarded as a strong trading/purchasing platform. ### Cons - Account access problems: account deletions, login failures, and ongoing restrictions. - Shipping scams and misleading seller behavior with partial refunds when disputed. - Customer support gaps, notably lack of a live chat option. - Stability/update issues: occasional crashes and being blocked by outdated messages after updates. - Localization/language limitations: non-English interfaces and inconsistent localization (Chinese UI in some regions). ## Similar extensions and apps - [1688 Global](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alibaba.wireless.oversea) — 203,860 users - [China Suppliers For 1688](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.oviaappabuduq.app) — 92,224 users, 3.86 / 5 - [Wholesale Stores for 1688](https://chrome-stats.com/d/chinese.to.englishapp) — 239,887 users, 4.13 / 5 - [1688Global](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bd1688.globalbd) — 111,439 users, 3.80 / 5 - [Bab1688](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yongdong.yongdongbab1688) — 3,761 users - [China online shopping app](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cheapchinashoppingonline.chineoshoppingonlineapps.chinashoppingapp) — 98 users - [BABMall](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yongdong.jbbab1688) — 33,999 users - [Alibaba.com - B2B marketplace](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alibaba.intl.android.apps.poseidon) — 658,192,784 users, 4.37 / 5 - [1688elephant](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ghana.elephant) — 15,242 users - [Made-in-China.com B2B Trade](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.madeinchina.b2b.trade) — 37,379,707 users, 4.65 / 5 - [차이나꾹](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gng.chinaggook) — 4,270 users - [E-purchase](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.caitang.epurchase.vn) — 74 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alibaba.wireless)