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ManipulationDetect

by ManipulationDetect · manipulationdetect.com · Education
FeaturedEstablished publisherManifest V3 in_app
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Detect online choice architecture techniques on web pages

Users
139
+4 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
9
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#74K
#62K among extensions
Version
3
updated 19 Dec 2025

Users

monthly, 17 months
076153May 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 139 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 17 months
049May 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 9 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About ManipulationDetect

🕵️ 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.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−2−1.4%00.00
30 days+4+3.0%00.00
6 months−10−6.7%00.00
1 year−4−2.8%00.00

Version history

3 versions recorded
319 Dec 2025
227 Jun 2025
1.013 May 2025

Details

Category
Education
First seen
13 May 2025
Size
6.0 MB
Languages
en-GB
Pricing
in_app
Privacy policy
docs.google.com
Extension ID
aodlbocgdemomcahgampclcmcnhpffje

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 1
Permissions
activeTabscriptingstoragealarmsoffscreen
Site access
https://manipulationdetect.nudgedetect-api.workers.dev/*

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