Questions
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What is bored online?
A hand-picked collection of 107 fun, weird and calming websites and small browser games. Press the red button and you land on one at random, right inside the page.
How does the red button pick a site?
It shuffles the whole collection, or the channel or collection you came from, and deals the sites out one by one. Nothing repeats until you have seen everything, then it reshuffles.
Why does everything open inside the page?
So you can keep pressing the button without juggling tabs. We only list sites that allow being shown inside another page, and we test each one in a real browser first. We never work around a site that asks not to be embedded.
Why isn't my favourite site here?
Usually because it doesn't allow being shown inside another page, which we respect. Sometimes we just haven't found it yet: suggest it and we'll take a look.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
Yes, it is free, and no, there are no accounts, sign-ups or downloads.
Do you track me?
No. There are no ads, no analytics and no tracking cookies. Saved sites, history, stamps and settings are stored in your own browser and never sent to us.
Where are my saved sites kept?
In this browser only. Clearing your browser data removes them. To move them to another device, open Saved and use "Share this list", which creates a link with all your picks.
What is the daily challenge?
Each of our 5 games has a daily round that is the same for everyone. You get one try per day, and your result can be shared as a short line of text. A new round starts at midnight, your time.
What are collections?
13 ready-made sets for different moments and interests, such as five-minute breaks, quiet sites for work, calm ones for late nights, space, music toys and puzzles. Each one has its own random button.
Does it work on phones?
Yes. Most sites work on phones, and each one says whether it is better on a desktop. The "On your phone" collection only contains phone-friendly ones.
Can I install it as an app?
Yes. In Chrome, Edge or on Android, open Settings (the gear icon) and choose Install, or use the install icon in the address bar. On iPhone or iPad, tap Share in Safari, then "Add to Home Screen". Once installed, our own games and your saved sites work offline too.
Can I turn the sound or animations off?
Yes. Open Settings from the gear icon to switch button sounds on or off, reduce motion, or hide the site details panel on the discover page.
How do I suggest a site or report a broken one?
Use the suggestion form. Every detail page also has a "Report a problem" link that fills the form in for you.
Who makes the sites?
Apart from our own games, the people who built them. We link to them and send visitors their way; if you made one and would rather not be listed, let us know.