Question 1

What is doomscrolling?

Accepted Answer

Doomscrolling is the habit of compulsively scrolling through social media feeds — Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube — even when the content makes you feel worse. It's driven by variable-reward loops that bypass conscious decision-making.

Question 2

How do I stop doomscrolling?

Accepted Answer

Research shows that adding a brief moment of friction before accessing social media reduces usage by 57% (PNAS, 2024). DoomScrollingFix is a free iOS app and Chrome extension that interrupts autopilot scrolling with a 6-second breathing pause and an intention prompt, helping you choose consciously instead of scrolling reactively.

Question 3

Is DoomScrollingFix free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DoomScrollingFix is completely free on both iOS and Chrome. No account required, no data collection, no tracking. Everything stays on your device.

Question 4

What platforms does DoomScrollingFix work on?

Accepted Answer

DoomScrollingFix is available as a native iOS app (iPhone and iPad) and a Chrome extension (also works on Brave, Edge, and all Chromium browsers). It works on Twitter/X, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook by default, with the option to add any site.