Interface Interference
A dark pattern where the user interface is manipulated in a way that prioritizes certain actions over others to benefit the company.
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“dark patterns”
Hidden Subscription
A dark pattern where users are unknowingly signed up for a recurring subscription.
Forced Enrollment
A dark pattern where users are forced to sign up for an account to complete a basic task.
Forced Continuity
A dark pattern where a free trial ends and the user is automatically charged without warning.
Price Comparison Prevention
A dark pattern where practices are used to make it hard for users to compare prices with other options.
Pre-Selected Options
A dark pattern where options that benefit the service provider are pre-selected for the user.
Trick Questions
A dark pattern where questions are worded in a way that tricks the user into giving an answer they didn't intend.
Trick Cancellation
A dark pattern where the cancellation process is intentionally complicated to discourage users from canceling.
Subscription Trap
A dark pattern where it's easy to subscribe but very difficult to cancel the subscription.