What counts as doomscrolling?

Any passive feed-based time — TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter, Reddit, news refresh loops, YouTube Shorts. Active research, messaging friends, or watching one chosen video doesn't count for this calculator.

Is the calculator scientifically accurate?

It's a back-of-the-envelope estimate to make daily habits feel concrete. The math is straightforward: hours/day × 365 = hours/year, then converted into relatable equivalents.

How can I cut my scroll time?

Move social apps off the home screen, set a 20-minute daily timer in iOS Screen Time or Android Digital Wellbeing, and put your phone outside the bedroom overnight.

Doomscroll Calculator

How many full 24-hour days of your year are you spending on the feeds? Move the slider.

Hours per day on socials, feeds & news refresh

2.5hours / day

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Full 24-hour days lost

38.0 days

Episodes of Letterkenny (22 min)

2,489

Times you could walk across PEI (≈224 km @ 5 km/h)

20.4

Tim Hortons double-doubles you could brew (1 min each)

54,750

Books finished (avg 8 hours)

114.1

Round-trip Toronto → Vancouver flights (≈10 h)

91.3

FAQ

What counts as doomscrolling?: Any passive feed-based time — TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter, Reddit, news refresh loops, YouTube Shorts. Active research, messaging friends, or watching one chosen video doesn't count for this calculator.
Is the calculator scientifically accurate?: It's a back-of-the-envelope estimate to make daily habits feel concrete. The math is straightforward: hours/day × 365 = hours/year, then converted into relatable equivalents.
How can I cut my scroll time?: Move social apps off the home screen, set a 20-minute daily timer in iOS Screen Time or Android Digital Wellbeing, and put your phone outside the bedroom overnight.