PDPR
Public registry exposing manipulative UX & deceptive design.
PDPR launched on June 28, 2026 with 4 votes, #3,322 of 22,647 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
What it does
A public registry of dark patterns and deceptive UX tricks — explained simply, neutrally, and ethically, with privacy-first scanning. Core Features: • Offline-first PWA. • Explainable detection logic. • Zero user tracking. • Local-only scanning. • Transparent methodology. • Open governance. Privacy-First • No Tracking • No Ads • Open Governance
PDPR — Public Dark-Pattern Registry. Exposing manipulative UX patterns through literacy, not outrage.
PDPR is a public registry of dark patterns, deceptive UX tricks, and psychological manipulation strategies — explained simply, neutrally, and ethically. These patterns quietly shape decisions, erode consent, and weaken user autonomy. Structured catalog of manipulation patterns with explanations, psychology, real‑world examples, and defenses. Paste text or UI copy to locally detect manipulation patterns. Zero data collection. Psychology‑based education modules that build long‑term digital immunity. Governance, ethical constitution, and transparency systems to prevent misuse. Understanding manipulation builds long‑term digitalfrom pdpr.lyfmail.com
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