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Work · April 26, 2024

WallHabit: Block Shorts & Reels

⌛ Curb mindless scrolling and distractions on your phone. ⌛

WallHabit: Block Shorts & Reels launched on April 26, 2024 with 3 votes. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.

What it does

Here's the deal: WallHabit makes you pause before opening apps with a customizable challenge. During the app's challenge, you'll ask yourself, "Do I really need to use this app right now?" It's a simple way to break the habit of mindless scrolling.

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