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Play this bracketThe Most Evil Dark Pattern on the Internet
7 plays so far
| # | Preview | Candidate | Win rate | Match win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Hidden CostsThe real price appears only at checkout. | 71% win | 89% match wins |
| 2 |  | Forced ContinuityFree trial today, silent charge next week. | 14% win | 61% match wins |
| 3 |  | Trick WordingDouble negatives, so you agree by accident. | 14% win | 60% match wins |
| 4 |  | Forced RegistrationMake an account just to read one page. | 0% win | 63% match wins |
| 5 |  | Bait and SwitchYou clicked X to close. It installed anyway. | 0% win | 59% match wins |
| 6 |  | Privacy ZuckeringEvery sharing setting is on by default. | 0% win | 58% match wins |
| 7 |  | Sneak into BasketAn item you never added is in your cart. | 0% win | 56% match wins |
| 8 |  | Disguised AdsThe biggest download button is an ad. | 0% win | 55% match wins |
| 9 |  | Forced ActionDo what they want first, or you don’t get in. | 0% win | 53% match wins |
| 10 |  | Roach MotelOne click to join, eight screens to leave. | 0% win | 50% match wins |
| 11 |  | NaggingIt keeps asking until you finally say yes. | 0% win | 47% match wins |
| 12 |  | Immortal AccountsYou can sign up, but you can never delete. | 0% win | 47% match wins |
| 13 |  | Friend SpamIt emails your whole contact list, as you. | 0% win | 46% match wins |
| 14 |  | Visual InterferenceThe choice they hate is nearly invisible. | 0% win | 40% match wins |
| 14 |  | Intermediate CurrencyGems hide what you’re really spending. | 0% win | 40% match wins |
| 16 |  | Comparison PreventionEvery plan priced in a different unit. | 0% win | 36% match wins |
| 17 |  | Fake ScarcityOnly 1 left in stock. Forever. | 0% win | 33% match wins |
| 18 |  | Fake Social ProofInvented customers buying things right now. | 0% win | 27% match wins |
| 18 |  | ObstructionLeaving takes 24 separate switches. | 0% win | 27% match wins |
| 20 |  | ConfirmshamingSaying no means insulting yourself. | 0% win | 25% match wins |
| 20 |  | PreselectionThe box was already ticked when you arrived. | 0% win | 25% match wins |
| 20 |  | Fake UrgencyThe countdown resets on every visit. | 0% win | 25% match wins |