Dark Patterns
A collection of disgraceful tricks companies use on users
Dark Patterns launched on July 27, 2019 with 4 votes, #1,325 of 3,007 launches that month. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.
What it does
Dark Patterns are tricks used in websites and apps that make you do things that you didn't mean to, like buying or signing up for something. The purpose of this site is to spread awareness and to shame companies that use them.
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