What It Is
Falasteeni is a fast, type-tolerant brand search that helps you make informed, ethical purchasing decisions. Search any product or brand — in Arabic or English, even with typos — and instantly see a clear verdict, the parent company, the evidence behind it, and ethical alternatives.
| Platform | Android, iOS, Web |
| License | Proprietary |
| Android | Google Play |
| iOS | App Store |
| Website | falasteeni.online |
The Core Problem
Most consumers want to make ethical purchasing decisions but lack accessible, real-time information about brand ownership and practices. Existing tools are English-only, require exact brand names, or bury evidence behind paywalls. Falasteeni solves this with fuzzy search that works in Arabic and English, transparent verdicts backed by sources, and a community-driven model that keeps data current.
- Search Engine
- Fuzzy matching (typo-tolerant)
- Languages
- Arabic (RTL) + English (LTR)
- Verdicts
- Ethical / Avoid / Unknown
- Data Source
- Community-sourced, moderator-reviewed
- Privacy
- No ads, no trackers, no analytics SDKs
What You Can Do
Live Search
Results stream in as you type, with support for Arabic, English, typos, and brand aliases. No need to know the exact spelling — Falasteeni finds what you mean.
Clear Verdicts
Every brand is labelled Ethical, Avoid, or Unknown, based on community-sourced data. No ambiguity, no greenwashing — just a clear signal.
Evidence-Based
Open the linked sources behind each verdict. Every claim is backed by evidence you can verify yourself.
Find Alternatives
Discover ethical alternatives for the brands you want to replace. Don't just avoid — discover better options.
Fully Bilingual
Complete Arabic and English interface with right-to-left support. Switch language anytime, and your choice is remembered.
Community-Sourced
Don't see a brand? Submit it and a human moderator reviews it. The database grows with every contribution.
- Input
- Brand name (Arabic or English, typos allowed)
- Processing
- Fuzzy search + alias resolution
- Output
- Verdict + parent company + evidence + alternatives
- Submission
- User-contributed brands go through moderation
Privacy First
No ads. No trackers. No analytics SDKs. We only send your search text to our server to return results, plus an optional email if you choose to submit a brand.
- Data Sent
- Search query text only (no PII)
- Optional
- Email address (only on brand submission)
- Tracking
- None
- Analytics
- None
- Advertising
- None
Why Falasteeni
We're dedicated to digital advocacy and ethical consumption. Falasteeni puts brand transparency in your pocket so your everyday purchases can reflect your values.
- Coming soon
- Barcode scanning
What I'd Tell Anyone Building One
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Fuzzy search is non-negotiable for Arabic. Users will misspell brand names, mix Arabic and English, and use transliterations. Build typo tolerance from day one — retrofitting it later is painful.
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RTL support needs to be architectural, not cosmetic. You can't just flip CSS with
direction: rtl. Text alignment, padding, scrolling, and even animation directions all need to account for RTL. Build it into your component library from the start. -
Community data needs moderation. Open submissions without review leads to spam and misinformation. Build a moderation queue early — even if it's just one person reviewing submissions manually.
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Privacy-first is a feature, not a limitation. Users in the target audience are often in regions where surveillance is a real concern. No tracking is a selling point — make it visible in your marketing.
Get It
- Android: Google Play Store
- iOS: App Store
- Web: falasteeni.online