Redis.com: "Free" ebooks
When you visit Redis.com to download one of their free ebooks, you will be presented with a form that requests your email address.
Misdirection
A flow or a UI element is designed in a way to trick your attention in order to distract you from the desired action (i.e. using smaller contrast color on primary buttons).
Amazon: How to cancel Amazon Prime subscription?
Amazon, a well-known company in North America, has been accused of using dark patterns in its services in the past.
Delta Airlines: Customers should always pay more
Delta Airlines forces you to upgrade from Basic to Main Cabin by using a dark pat...
Ryanair – when every page is a dark pattern
Ryanair Airlines is an excellent example of a company that will use as many dark patterns as possible...
Papa John's UK: Sneaky monthly subscription
When you use the Papa John's UK app, after placing...
CarID: Hard upsell during checkout process
When you select the desired product on the carID website...
Autopartsway: Sketchy ads
Autopartsway is a great example of a disguised ad pattern. When you try to interact with any element on...
Freepik: Misleading UI
When attempting to cancel the Freepick subscription, customers are presented
Aer Lingus: Accept or leave
When you enter the Aer Lingus website, it greets you with a blocking popup that asks you to accept all...
Scribd: Classic roach motel situation
The Scribd cancellation process is one of the most classic representations of the "Roach Motel"...
The Athletic: Difficult cancellation process
When you try to cancel The Athletic subscription on their website, they will take you...
Dropbox: 5 step subscription cancellation process
Dropbox's flow is one of the best representations of...