Unrot
Replace doomscrolling with healthy habits
Unrot launched on June 9, 2025 with 20 votes, #782 of 7,999 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
What it does
Brain fog? Phone addiction? Unrot helps you replace doomscrolling with healthy habits. Each task earns you “brain credits”. To unblock your apps, you need to use brain credits. A dopamine detox that rewards discipline, not shame – restoring clarity and focus.
Unrot helps you break free from endless scrolling. Earn screen time by completing healthy tasks like reading, exercising, and meditating.
You actually do things that are good for you and make you proud of yourself every day? Do healthy tasks, earn brain points, use it to buy screen time. It's a transparent system that works. A short walk. Reading. Homework. Meditating. Choose from our database of 25+ tasks or create your own. Each task earns you brain points. When you have enough brain points, you can use them to unblock your favourite apps. Don't just take our word for it. Hear from some of our amazing users! Will you finally start unrotting, or continue to fall into oldfrom unrot.com
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