Social Media Doomscrolling Cost Calculator
Fun & QuirkyCalculate the annual dollar value of time spent doomscrolling on social media.
Equivalent Annual Value
The dollar value of this time, if it had instead been spent earning at your hourly wage. For perspective only.
Annual Hours Spent
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Total hours spent doomscrolling per year at this daily pace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is doomscrolling?
Doomscrolling refers to the habit of continuously scrolling through negative or distressing news and social media content, often well beyond the point of useful information, which research links to increased stress and reduced wellbeing.
Is the goal of this calculator to stop all social media use?
No, intentional, enjoyable social media use has real value for connection and entertainment — this calculator highlights the cumulative time cost specifically of compulsive, low-value scrolling rather than all social media use.
What strategies help reduce doomscrolling?
Setting specific app time limits, removing notifications, and designating phone-free periods are commonly recommended strategies for reducing compulsive scrolling habits and reclaiming that time for other priorities.
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