ManipulationDetect
Detect online choice architecture techniques on web pages
As of June 2026, ManipulationDetect has 157 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 9 reviews in the Education category.
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Version
3
Manifest V3
History
7 snapshotsTracking since Apr 1, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 135 | 5.00 | 9 | 3 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 148 | 5.00 | 9 | 3 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 149 | 5.00 | 9 | 3 |
| May 8, 2026 | 153 | 5.00 | 9 | 3 |
| May 15, 2026 | 146 | 5.00 | 9 | 3 |
| May 24, 2026 | 154 | 5.00 | 9 | 3 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 149 | 5.00 | 9 | 3 |
| Now | 157 | 5.00 | 9 | 3 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- activeTabscriptingstoragealarmsoffscreen
- Host access
- https://manipulationdetect.nudgedetect-api.workers.dev/*
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About
🕵️ ManipulationDetect – Keeping you informed!
Ever feel like websites are tricking you into spending more, subscribing by accident, or giving away personal data?
ManipulationDetect exposes the sneaky behavioural tactics hidden in everyday websites - so you stay in control.
🔍 What ManipulationDetect Does
ManipulationDetect scans any webpage and flags up to 5 manipulative design techniques, such as:
• Opt-out Default ("Click here to not receive personalised communications")
• Hidden Costs (Drip pricing) ("Concert tickets from £20, final checkout price £37.50 after booking fees")
• False Hierarchy ("Recommended options" listed first)
• Low-Stock Message (“Only 1 left available at this price!”)
• ...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
💡 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 ManipulationDetect and see the web with open eyes.Technical
- Version
- 3
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 6.0MiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- Yes
Metadata
- ID
- aodlbocgdemomcahgampclcmcnhpffje
- Developer ID
- u4a1243477ec3e04a8a029694fa73b7a2
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- May 13, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Dec 19, 2025
- Last Scraped
- Jun 3, 2026
- Website
- manipulationdetect.com
- Support URL
- —
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