Detects fake countdown timers, low-stock warnings, and urgency tactics used to rush you into online purchases.
Users
3
−1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#290K
#239K among extensions
Version
1.0.1
updated 1 May 2026
Users
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:3 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About PressureGuard – Detect Fake Urgency & Shop Smarter
Stop getting rushed into buying things you don’t need.
PressureGuard helps you spot common ecommerce pressure tactics used to push you into quick decisions.
It automatically detects:
• Countdown timers that create false urgency
• “Only X left” low-stock pressure messages
• “People viewing now” fake social proof
• Recent purchase popups designed to influence you
• Aggressive urgency language across product pages
When these patterns are detected, PressureGuard highlights them and gives the site a simple trust score so you can make a clearer decision.
No guesswork. No pressure.
Why install PressureGuard?
• Avoid manipulative sales tactics
• Shop with more confidence
• Take back control of your decisions
• Works automatically in the background
Privacy first:
PressureGuard runs entirely in your browser.
It does not collect, track, or sell your data.
No accounts. No subscriptions. No tracking.
Just smarter shopping.