instagram without reels. youtube without shorts. and that's just the start.

A browser built to make social media less sticky. Removes short-form content, strips algorithmic feeds, adds friction before you open apps. No accounts. No data. Same platforms, less pull.

What gets filtered

Instagram

no reels. no explore. no suggested posts. feed, stories, DMs — untouched.

YouTube

no shorts. subscriptions, search, everything works.

Facebook

no reels. groups, marketplace, events — untouched.

no for you tab. no ads. no trending. no grok. your following feed, clean.

Grayscale mode — drain the color from social media. Makes scrolling feel less rewarding without blocking anything.
Friction gates — complete a quick challenge before opening an app. Wait timer, math problem, breathing exercise, intention journal. Turns a reflex into a deliberate choice.
Usage tracking — see exactly how much time you're spending. Numbers only. No pop-ups, no nudges. coming soon

How it works

1 Pick a platform. Tap Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, or X.

2 Use it normally. It loads the real mobile site — posts, stories, DMs, everything. Short-form content and algorithmic recommendations are stripped out before you see them.

3 Configure it your way. Filtered on-device. No servers, no accounts, no data leaves your phone. Toggle individual filter groups per platform, enable grayscale, and set friction gates in Settings.

Pick a platform

Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X — tap and go.

Instagram

The real site, loaded inside Dull. No Reels tab.

YouTube

Search, subscriptions, everything — no Shorts shelf.

Settings

Reorder platforms, toggle individual filters, set grayscale, configure friction gates.

What dull isn't

Not a wellness app. Not a parental control. Not trying to fix you, coach you, or help you "build healthier habits" or whatever. It's a browser with opinions about what you don't need. The streaks, the intervention pop-ups, the guilt mechanics that make you feel bad for using your own phone — none of that. No accounts to create. Nothing leaves your device. Just tools that put you back in charge of what you see.

no streaks no guilt trips not a blocker not parental controls not therapy no accounts on-device only

not out yet.

join the waitlist. one email when it launches, nothing else.

no spam. one email when it launches. paid app, starts at $1.99/mo.

you're on the list. we'll be in touch.