I built Dedoom because blocking apps didn't work for me.
Password locks, aggressive timers, grayscale screens — they all tried to solve the same problem by taking control away. But when you're tired, stressed, or bored, another restriction isn't always enough.
I wanted something that created a moment of awareness instead.
Why I Built It
Modern algorithmic feeds are designed to maximize engagement and keep you coming back. Fighting systems built around attention capture with willpower alone is a difficult game.
So I combined two things that normally don't belong together:
When you reflexively open Shorts, Reels, or another distracting feed, Doomie doesn't lock you out or lecture you.
He interrupts you with a meme.
Then comes a simple question:
“Bored? Stressed? Pure habit? Or just avoiding something hard?”
That tiny pause is the point.
You can leave. You can continue. The choice stays yours.
What I Believe
- 🎯 Autonomy Over Restriction I don't want Dedoom deciding what you can and can't do. Its job is to create friction and awareness — the decision remains yours.
- 🤣 Humor Beats Shame Wasting time happens. I'd rather make you laugh, reset, and move on than punish you with another broken streak.
- 🦝 A Companion, Not Big Brother Doomie isn't here to police you. He's the slightly unhinged friend who notices you're about to open Shorts for the 47th time.
- 🔒 Local-First Privacy Your attention is your business. Free Dedoom is designed around local-first data processing. Pro can optionally sync limited statistics across devices — not your browsing history or specific URLs.
- 🌿 Consistency Over Perfection One bad night shouldn't erase weeks of progress. Dedoom focuses on your overall behavior, not perfect streaks.
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Surgical Strikes on Feeds
The internet isn't the enemy.
The infinite scroll is.
I want you to keep the tutorials, research, music, work, and conversations — without getting trapped in the feed.
The Bigger Picture
I didn't build Dedoom to turn anyone into a productivity machine.
Rest matters. Play matters. Sometimes you should absolutely do nothing. ☕
My goal is simpler:
Help you reclaim the hours you never meant to lose.
When you close your laptop, I want you to know that the time you spent online was time you chose to spend.
Not time an algorithm chose for you.
~ Maneet
Founder, Dedoom