Cookie Banner Dark Pattern & CMP Auditor

Detect deceptive cookie banners, missing Reject buttons, and pre-ticked consent boxes — Audits consent banners for GDPR/EDPB dark patterns including missing Reject All buttons, pre-ticked checkboxes, and deceptive dismiss actions.

Up to 5 pages free. 5 free scans/day per visitor.

What this audit evaluates

Reject button prominence — ensures refusing consent is as easy as accepting on layer 1.

Pre-ticked box audit — catches invalid opt-in defaults on analytics and marketing toggles.

Implied consent detection — flags banners treating dismiss/scroll as automatic opt-in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Cookie Banner Dark Pattern & CMP Auditor inspect?

Cookie Banner Dark Pattern & CMP Auditor automatically crawls your website using a real headless browser to inspect: Reject button prominence — ensures refusing consent is as easy as accepting on layer 1. Pre-ticked box audit — catches invalid opt-in defaults on analytics and marketing toggles. Implied consent detection — flags banners treating dismiss/scroll as automatic opt-in.

Who should run this Privacy & AdTech Compliance audit?

Engineering leads, DevOps teams, SEO specialists, and product managers who need deterministic, evidence-backed inspection reports without generic AI hallucinations.

How does the NextCase browser audit engine work?

Our engine launches an isolated browser session, captures exact network requests, response headers, DOM snapshots, and console errors, and maps observable findings to actionable remediation steps.

What is included in the Free vs Paid report?

The free tier audits up to 5 pages instantly (5 free scans/day). Comprehensive full-site reports with deep evidence citations are available for $3.99 per audit.

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