What is the Do Not Press button?

A single HTML prank button that shames you with messages and a regret meter every press—no rewards, pure judgment.

How many times does the average person press the Do Not Press button?

Way more than expected—dozens to hundreds, per community confessions and creator tests.

Where can I try the Do Not Press button live?

Right here: https://sarvesh555.neocities.org/do_not_press_button—brace yourself.

The Do Not Press Button That Exposes Our Digital Impulse Control

What if one button could mirror your deepest impulses? This April Fools gem—a stark, vanilla JS 'Do Not Press' button—proves we mash first, think never.

Dev Digest Apr 11, 2026 3 min read

Big red DO NOT PRESS button with rising regret meter on a minimalist black page

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Vanilla JS triumphs: no frameworks needed for maximum impact. 𝕏
Human curiosity overrides warnings—key UX insight. 𝕏
Simplicity fosters virality in dev communities. 𝕏

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