• V. Satish
• Kesara Sunayana
• Medipally Varun
• Masampally Akshaya

— In the world of websites and apps, the "Roach Motel" is like a tricky trap. It's easy for users to get in— think signing up for a service or a trial—but really hard to get out. Imagine trying to cancel a subscription and feeling like you're lost in a maze! This sneaky tactic tricks users by making the sign-up process smooth and simple. But when it's time to leave, the options to cancel or unsubscribe are hidden, complicated, or just plain frustrating to use. It's like checking into a hotel where you can easily get in but find it impossible to leave! Detecting these traps involves careful monitoring of user behavior and examining interfaces to spot where users get stuck. By prioritizing transparency and user-friendly design, we can avoid trapping users in digital Roach Motels and create better online experiences for everyone

Roach Motel, Dark Pattern, Deceptive Design, Web Extension, Ethical Design, Transparency, User Trust, Usability Issues.

"ROACH MOTEL DETECTION USING DARK PATTERN", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.k1-k4, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505A91.pdf

"ROACH MOTEL DETECTION USING DARK PATTERN", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppk1-k4, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505A91.pdf