Meet "ManipulationDetect"

Ever feel like websites are tricking you into spending more, subscribing by accident, or giving away personal data?

ManipulationDetect (formerly known as NudgeDetect) is an AI-based web-extension that scans any website and reveals the psychological tactics designed to push your buttons.

***What ManipulationDetect Does***

The tool scans any webpage and flags up to 40 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!”)

• Reference Pricing (“Original price £1,105. Current price £942”)

• ...and many more

***Why it matters***

AI is accelerating personalisation.

It is more important than ever to understand how behavior is being shaped. Not necessarily to stop it, but to make consumers more *informed* (so they can make up their own minds).