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- 31 Jul, 2026
76% of Sites Use Dark Patterns: 2026 Data and Fines
Roughly 76% of websites and apps examined by global consumer watchdogs use at least one dark pattern, and the FTC's Amazon Prime settlement alone cost $2.5 billion in 2025. See prevalence rates, the biggest fines, and how regulators define a dark pattern.
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