ImpulsePause

ImpulsePause

Indie Hackers

A speed bump for impulsive browsing

Most blockers remove choice. ImpulsePause adds friction instead — a short pause (5–8 seconds) before distracting websites. Built on a simple hypothesis: friction may work better than force.

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Actual performance

Did not reach leaderboard

Launch Intel predictions

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AppSumoStrong fit for a featured deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive
52%52% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
best fitHighest predicted score across all platforms for this description.
Product HuntUnlikely to reach the leaderboard · Missing: mac, agents, macos
49%49% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal
46%46% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Indie HackersIH features products with proven revenue · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting
42%42% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.
Hacker NewsMay not resonate with HN audience · Strong signals: io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released
41%41% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue
29%29% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Missing: web3, chat, crypto
4%4% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Correct prediction on native model

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