How to Test if BotRefund Is Working Correctly on Your Site

The short answer: how to test BotRefund

To test if BotRefund is working correctly, open your site in an automated browser like Selenium, Puppeteer, or Playwright and see if BotRefund flags that session as a bot. You can also use BotRefund's Console Debug Evaluator, one of its 106 independent checks, to inspect what a bot browser reveals compared to a real user.

If the detection appears in your dashboard and the session is marked as automated, BotRefund is working. If not, check that the script is installed correctly and that you are testing with a browser that matches the signals BotRefund looks for.

Before you test: prerequisites

You need three things before you start testing:

• A BotRefund account with the script installed on your site.
• Access to your BotRefund dashboard or console.
• A way to simulate automated traffic—usually a headless browser like Puppeteer, Selenium, or Playwright.

If you have not installed the script yet, the homepage says you can add BotRefund in about one minute with no credit card required. That is the first step.

Step-by-step testing process

Here is a practical process to verify BotRefund is detecting bots correctly.

Step 1: Confirm the script is loaded

Open your site in a normal browser and check the page source for the BotRefund script. Look for the script tag in the HTML. Alternatively, use your browser's developer tools to see if the BotRefund JavaScript file is being requested.

Step 2: Use the Console Debug Evaluator

BotRefund's Console Debug Evaluator is one of its 106 checks. It looks for mismatches that automated browsers often create when they patch or hide APIs. You can use this tool to see what a real browser shows versus what an automated one reveals. This gives you a quick diagnostic without needing to write code.

Step 3: Simulate an automated browser

Launch a headless browser and visit your site. For example, with Puppeteer you can run a simple script that loads your page. Make sure the browser is not configured to hide its automation fingerprint—you want the default behavior that most bots would have.

Step 4: Check the BotRefund dashboard

After the automated visit, open your BotRefund dashboard. Look for the session logs or the detection report. The visit should be marked as a bot. Pay attention to which signals were triggered and whether they were cross-checked with other evidence.

Step 5: Verify cross-checking

BotRefund does not flag a visit based on a single anomaly. As the Console Debug Evaluator page explains, a single anomaly is not a bot verdict. Check that the dashboard shows multiple independent signals—browser, network, device, and behavior—that support the same conclusion.

Step 6: Run a free bot audit

If you want a broader validation, use the free bot audit that BotRefund offers. This gives you a report on bot traffic across your site and can confirm that detection is working end to end. The audit is part of the demo process, and a calendar invite is sent for a live audit call.

What a healthy detection looks like

When BotRefund is working correctly, you should see:

• Automated sessions are flagged within a few seconds.
• The dashboard shows a clear bot/human verdict per session.
• Multiple independent signals are listed, not just one.
• Real users are not falsely flagged—a common problem if you test with aggressive privacy tools or unusual devices.

BotRefund claims 99% accuracy because it uses 106 independent checks and cross-references them before making a decision. That means a single odd signal should not be enough to classify a user as a bot.

Common testing mistakes

Watch out for these traps when testing:

• Using a normal browser to test. A regular Chrome or Firefox session is not a bot, so BotRefund should not flag it. To test detection, you need an automated browser.
• Relying on one signal. If you manually check for navigator.webdriver or a single API mismatch, you might get a false positive. BotRefund expects multiple corroborating signals.
• Blocking BotRefund with your own ad blocker. Some privacy tools can prevent the script from loading, so your test will falsely show no detection.
• Not resetting the dashboard between tests. If you run multiple automated sessions, clear the logs or use a distinct test cookie so you can match each visit.

How BotRefund's 106 checks work

BotRefund runs 106 independent checks across browser, network, device, and behavior data. Each check produces one piece of evidence. The AI model weighs the complete pattern rather than trusting a raw rule. This is why a single anomaly is not enough to call something a bot.

Examples of these checks include the Console Debug Evaluator, window.open tamper, and impossible tab speed. The behavioral checks look for ghost clicks, honeypot interactions, robotic linear mouse movement, and superhuman input speed—all signs of automation.

When you test BotRefund, you are verifying that these checks are firing and that the AI is making the right decision on your site.

Key facts about BotRefund

Limitations of self-testing

Self-testing can confirm that BotRefund detects simple automated browsers, but it has limits.

• Advanced evasion. Some bots use sophisticated techniques to hide browser artifacts or mimic human behavior. A basic Selenium test may not represent the most difficult cases.
• Real-world traffic is messier. Your testing environment is clean. Actual bot traffic includes proxies, varied devices, and different browser versions.
• Privacy tools can cause false positives. If a legitimate user runs a privacy extension or uses a corporate network, BotRefund may see unusual signals. The system is designed to cross-check, but you should not expect 100% accuracy on every edge case.

For a full validation, use the free bot audit and review the report with BotRefund's team—they can show you a live audit of your site.

FAQ

How long does it take to install BotRefund?

BotRefund's homepage states you can add it in about one minute with no credit card required.

Can I test BotRefund without writing code?

Yes. Use the Console Debug Evaluator tool or run the free bot audit. These require no technical setup beyond having the script installed.

What should I do if BotRefund does not flag my test browser?

First check that the script is loaded on your site. Then ensure your test browser is actually automated. If it still does not trigger, contact BotRefund support—there may be a configuration issue.

Does BotRefund flag real users who use privacy tools?

Likely not, because BotRefund cross-checks multiple signals. A single anomaly is not a verdict. However, unusual networks or devices can produce unexpected behavior, so edge cases are possible.

How accurate is BotRefund's detection?

BotRefund claims 99% accuracy by weighing 106 independent signals with its prediction AI.

Can BotRefund help me recover money from Google or Meta?

Yes. BotRefund proves bot clicks, negotiates with Google and Meta, and gets your money back. It can recover refunds from Google Ads spend dating back to 2017.