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Detect online choice architecture techniques on web pages
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🕵️ NudgeDetect – Keeping you informed!
Ever feel like websites are tricking you into spending more, subscribing by accident, or giving away personal data?
NudgeDetect exposes the sneaky behavioural tactics hidden in everyday websites - so you stay in control.
🔍 What NudgeDetect Does
NudgeDetect scans any webpage and flags up to 5 manipulative design techniques, such as:
• FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) (“Only 1 left!”)
• Anchoring (“Original price £1,105. Current price £942”)
• Hidden Costs (Drip pricing) ("Concert tickets from £20, final checkout price £37.50 after booking fees")
• Upselling (“Buy a bundle”)
• ...and many more
Each tactic is rated for manipulation severity:
🟢 Green (Low) • 🟠Amber (Moderate) • 🔴 Red (High)
⚙️ How It Works
1. One-click scan of any website
2. Flags up to 5 behavioural techniques per page
3. Shows real examples with explanations
4. Highlights instances directly on the site
đź’ˇ Why Use It?
• Spot manipulative tactics before they sway you
• Protect your time, money, and data
• Help hold companies accountable
• Teach others about persuasive design
Let’s build a more honest internet.
Install NudgeDetect and see the web with open eyes.
Latest reviews
- (2025-05-29) Matthew Mills: Brilliant app, use it whenever I am purchasing flights or booking accommodation
- (2025-05-23) לירן ×‘×ś×•×ž× ×‘×¨×’: good app
- (2025-05-22) Rob Smith: A really great tool, simple, easy, quick and effective. Highlights features that I wouldn't have spotted. Really happy to see the examples too so I know what to look out for in future. Would highly recommend for people who want to avoid getting caught out.
- (2025-05-18) Orestis Kopsacheilis: This extension is incredibly insightful—it highlights nudging and sludging techniques on websites while explaining the behavioral economics principles behind them. It’s a great tool for raising awareness about manipulative design practices. Highly recommend for anyone interested in digital transparency and/or learning more about the principles of Behavioral Economics!