Silicon Valley built billion-dollar empires on your attention while giving nothing in return.

Dayo flips the script - use our free app to earn five bucks a day by simply keeping your social media scrolling under 30 minutes, putting the power (and money) back in your hands.

Dayo - Get paid NOT to use social media | Product Hunt

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Just spend 30 minutes or less on social media daily to get five bucks! Every minute beyond 30 you’ll start losing cash minute by minute.

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Use the money you earn towards insane deals with brands you love and care about how much time you’re spending on screens.

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Use your newly reclaimed time to make the world a better place, or just stare at a wall, we’re not here to judge. We just want to give you some time and money back.

That’s the #1 question we get—and honestly, there isn’t one. Dayo earns a small commission when products are purchased from the brands on our platform. In return, you earn Dayo Dollars (like store credit) just for being mindful with your screen time. You can use them to get the best prices available—no gimmicks. We’re building a virtuous economy where brands and Dayo members both win.

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✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Dayo tracks your daily social media usage and rewards you for staying under 30 minutes per day. When you meet this goal, you earn up to $5 per day in your Dayo wallet, which can be used for discounts of up to 80% on products from over 100 brand partners.

  • Dayo currently tracks major social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Snapchat. More platforms may be added in the future to ensure a comprehensive tracking experience.

  • Your earned dayo dollars are stored in your Dayo wallet. You can use them in the Dayo marketplace to get discounts on products from top brands like JBL, Yeti, and La Creuset. Rewards are automatically applied at checkout, making it easy to save.

  • No. Dayo is committed to user privacy. We do not sell your data or engage in corporate surveillance. Our revenue comes from brand partnerships, not from exploiting user information.

  • Research from the American Psychological Association suggests that 30 minutes of social media use per day is net neutral to net positive for mental health. Beyond that, well-being tends to decline. Dayo is designed to help you build healthier habits while still enjoying social media in moderation.

  • That’s the #1 question we get—and honestly, there isn’t one. Dayo earns a small commission when products are purchased from the brands on our platform. In return, you earn Dayo Dollars (like store credit) just for being mindful with your screen time. You can use them to get the best prices available—no gimmicks. We’re building a virtuous economy where brands and Dayo members both win.

  • Dayo runs in the background and monitors the time you spend on selected social media apps. It does not track what you post, watch, or interact with—only the total time spent on these platforms.

  • Yes, Dayo is completely free to download and use. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, or in-app purchases required to start earning rewards.

  • You start each day with a fresh Five dollars, the goal is to try and keep as much of it as possible! The first 30 minutes are free and clear, no money will deduct in the first 30 minutes. Why? Because not ALL social media is bad, we don’t want to demonize it all together, being social is human. After 30 minutes, you will start to see money deducting from the five dollars. Each minute is worth ~3.33 cents. If you go over the 150min max you’ll see you still have $1 in your wallet for the day. This is for that first 30 minutes of net-positive social media use.

  • Yes! Reach out to us at hello@dayo.co to setup your brand on our platform.