Digital Life

Doom Scroll Cost Calculator

⏱ Takes 1 min · You'll get: the real cost of your scroll habit

The real cost of mindless scrolling — in time, money, and mental energy.

How much time do you spend doomscrolling?

Minutes per day

Your hourly value ($)

Use your hourly wage, or $25 if unsure

What do you mainly scroll?

Hours per year

Value per year

What you could do with that time instead

One change to try today