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Scroll into absurdity
The infinite scroll that measures the void in millimeters.
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Problem
Users engage in endless, unproductive scrolling on social media and other platforms without measurable metrics or tangible rewards, leading to wasted time and unacknowledged habits.
Solution
A satirical website tool where users scroll infinitely while tracking distance in millimeters and earning meaningless badges, blending absurdity with gamification to critique endless scrolling culture.
Customers
Social media addicts, digital artists seeking inspiration, and individuals interested in internet culture commentary.
Unique Features
Real-time scroll distance measurement (millimeters), pointless badge rewards, infinite minimalist design, and a deliberate satirical take on modern digital behavior.
User Comments
Hypnotic and oddly satisfying
Clever critique of scrolling addiction
Fun distraction with friends
Pointless yet addictive
Shareable novelty experience
Traction
Newly launched on ProductHunt with limited disclosed metrics; positioned as a conceptual art project rather than a revenue-driven product.
Market Size
The global digital wellness market was valued at $50 billion in 2023, with increasing demand for tools addressing screen-time addiction and digital detox.
Scroll Buddy
A scroll bar that walks when you scroll
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Problem
Users currently face the challenge of interacting with a standard, unengaging scroll bar, which can make web navigation feel monotonous and unstimulating.
unengaging scroll bar
Solution
A web-based tool
animated stick figure that walks down the page when you scroll
Customers
Web designers, developers, content creators seeking unique user experience enhancements and interactive web elements
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Transforms standard scrolling into an interactive experience with an animated stick figure replacing the traditional scroll bar.
User Comments
Unique and fun way to enhance user engagement
People look forward to the new version with more actions
Brings an element of surprise and creativity to boring tasks
Potential to keep users on a page longer due to its novelty
Clear need for more customization options or themes
Traction
Launched recently with upcoming version 2, which promises new actions and improved animation. Current traction details like user numbers or revenue are not available.
Market Size
The global web animation software market is projected to be worth $372 million by 2024, indicating a growing interest in interactive web tools.
Scrolling Text
Scrolling text / scrolling banner / digital scoreboard
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Problem
Users need to create scrolling text displays for events, promotions, or digital signage but struggle with manual coding or limited customization options in basic tools, leading to time-consuming processes and inflexible outputs.
Solution
A web-based toolset (scrolling text generator, LED banner creator, digital scoreboard) that lets users generate customizable scrolling text with adjustable speed, fonts, colors, and animations without coding. Examples: LED-style promotional banners, real-time sports scoreboards.
Customers
Marketers, event organizers, retail store managers, and sports venue operators needing dynamic text displays for engagement.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Combines scrolling text, LED banners, and scoreboards in one platform; offers real-time updates and pre-built templates for instant use.
User Comments
Saves hours compared to manual solutions
Perfect for live event scoreboards
Easy to adjust animations
Lacks advanced font options
Free tier has limited export formats
Traction
1.2K+ upvotes on ProductHunt, launched 3 months ago, 10K+ active users (per PH data)
Market Size
The global digital signage market is projected to reach $31.7 billion by 2027 (MarketsandMarkets, 2023).
Problem
The current situation for users is relying on traditional Wikipedia interfaces, which can be cumbersome and lacking in engaging user-experience. The drawbacks include difficulties in rapidly exploring and discovering new information, as the traditional format does not support a seamless browsing experience.
Solution
A mobile app that reinvents Wikipedia discovery with an endless, TikTok-inspired feed, allowing users to swipe and uncover the world’s knowledge in a dynamic and engaging format. Users can explore information continuously without interruption, making learning more interactive and enjoyable.
Customers
Tech-savvy individuals, students, and knowledge enthusiasts who are accustomed to using apps like TikTok for consuming content and prefer a fast-paced, visually engaging way to acquire information.
Unique Features
The solution offers an innovative TikTok-style interface for browsing Wikipedia content, creating a unique and engaging way to discover information that differentiates it from traditional Wikipedia interfaces.
User Comments
Users appreciate the unique concept that combines education with entertainment.
Many find the platform more engaging than traditional browsing methods.
The swipe feature is popular for its ease of use and quick navigation.
Some users have concerns about potential information overload.
The design is praised for making learning visually appealing and interactive.
Traction
The product is newly launched and capitalizes on the popularity of short-form, engaging content formats inspired by platforms like TikTok.
Market Size
The Global Online Education Market is projected to reach approximately $319.167 billion by 2025, which includes innovative platforms that provide new ways to explore educational content online.
Problem
Users measure real-world objects and spaces using traditional tools like tape measures, laser measures, or manual estimation. Traditional methods are time-consuming, require physical tools, and often lack precision, especially for large or irregularly shaped areas.
Solution
A mobile app using AR (augmented reality) technology that allows users to measure real-world length and area using their phone's camera. Users can instantly capture dimensions of objects, rooms, or surfaces with one tap, providing fast and accurate measurements.
Customers
Architects, contractors, interior designers, real estate agents, and DIY enthusiasts who need quick and reliable measurements for projects, renovations, or property assessments.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
AR-powered precision, one-tap measurement, intuitive interface for complex shapes, instant area calculation, and portability (no physical tools required).
User Comments
Saves time compared to manual tools
Surprisingly accurate for DIY projects
Easy to measure hard-to-reach areas
Useful for real estate documentation
Intuitive even for non-tech users
Traction
Launched 1 month ago on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes
50,000+ downloads globally
Freemium model with $4.99/month premium tier
Market Size
The global AR market in consumer and enterprise applications is projected to reach $18.7 billion by 2025 (Statista 2023), with measurement tools driving adoption in construction, real estate, and retail sectors.
Scroll it to me
Instantly create a screen of scrolling text
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Problem
Users need to manually create retro-style scrolling text effects for digital messaging, which is time-consuming and lacks dynamic visual appeal.
Solution
A web-based tool that lets users generate customizable retro-style scrolling text effects instantly by typing text, adjusting speed, and sharing via screen flashes.
Customers
Social media marketers, content creators, and meme makers seeking eye-catching, nostalgic visual content for engagement.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Simulates retro terminal-style scrolling with adjustable speed and instant sharing, mimicking old-school digital screens.
User Comments
Quick and fun for adding vintage flair to posts
Perfect for nostalgic gaming content
No coding needed for scrolling effects
Great for attention-grabbing announcements
Simple but effective tool for creators
Traction
Launched on Product Hunt in July 2024 with 45+ upvotes, featured in 3+ design tool roundups, free beta with plans for premium features.
Market Size
The global digital content creation market is projected to reach $13.1 billion by 2025 (Statista, 2023), driven by demand for engaging visual tools.
Infinite Alchemy
Little Alchemy with infinite elements and combinations.
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Problem
Users previously played games like Little Alchemy with finite elements and combinations, leading to eventual creativity limits and reduced replay value.
Solution
An AI-powered sandbox game where users generate infinite elements and combinations via AI prompts, allowing drag-and-drop mixing and creating anything imaginable (e.g., combining "fire" and "water" to spawn new elements).
Customers
Gamers and creative sandbox enthusiasts, particularly fans of puzzle/strategy games and AI-driven interactive experiences.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
AI dynamically generates limitless combinations beyond preprogrammed logic, enabling open-ended creation and emergent gameplay.
User Comments
Endless possibilities boost creativity
Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
AI sometimes produces unexpected elements
Addictive gameplay loop
Wishlist for saving favorite combos
Traction
Newly launched on ProductHunt (specific metrics unavailable in provided data), but inspired by Little Alchemy’s 50M+ lifetime players and 4.5/5 rating across 500K+ app store reviews.
Market Size
The global casual gaming market is projected to reach $19.1 billion by 2027 (Statista, 2023).
Smart Scroll
Transform your volume knob into a scroll wheel
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Problem
Users rely on traditional scrolling methods (mouse wheels, touchpads) that require physically switching between devices or adjusting their hand positions frequently and offer limited scrolling control for precision tasks.
Solution
A Windows utility tool that lets users remap their volume knob to a scroll wheel, enabling seamless vertical/horizontal scrolling and mode switching (e.g., fine-grained vs. rapid scrolling) without hardware changes.
Customers
Audio engineers, data analysts, and professionals working with large datasets or creative software (DAWs, video editors) requiring hands-on hardware control; multi-device users seeking ergonomic efficiency.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Leverages existing hardware (volume knobs) for dual functionality, intelligent mode auto-switching based on application context (e.g., fine scroll in Excel, rapid scroll in browsers).
User Comments
Simplifies workflow by eliminating device-switching
Enhances precision in design/editing tasks
Easy setup with customizable sensitivity
No additional hardware cost
Limited to Windows and specific audio interfaces
Traction
Newly launched (as per ProductHunt listing), exact user/revenue data unavailable. 180+ upvotes on ProductHunt, with active engagement in comments.
Market Size
The global PC peripherals market, including software utilities, is valued at $12.3 billion (2023), with productivity tools driving growth.
Smoothed Scroll
Smooth scrolling for all Windows apps
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Problem
Users experience choppy scrolling in Windows applications, leading to a poor user experience and reduced productivity.
Solution
A Windows application that enhances smooth scrolling across all apps, including web pages and documents, to provide a fluid scrolling experience.
Customers
Windows users seeking improved usability and productivity through smoother scrolling experiences.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Enhances smooth scrolling across all Windows applications
Eliminates choppiness in scrolling for better user experience
User Comments
Enhanced my productivity with smooth scrolling
Finally, a solution that makes scrolling seamless on Windows apps
Great for browsing long documents with ease
Traction
Growing user adoption and positive feedback on ProductHunt
Increasing demand for smoother scrolling experiences on Windows platforms
Market Size
The global market for productivity tools and software, including applications that enhance user experience on Windows platforms, was valued at $79.99 billion in 2021.
Measure master
Measure precision distances in Figma
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Problem
Designers currently measure distances in Figma manually or by switching to external tools, which is time-consuming and disrupts workflow. The old solution lacks support for multiple units (e.g., cm, inch) and requires context-switching.
Solution
A Figma plugin that enables users to measure between any objects using px, cm, inch, or pt directly within Figma. It eliminates the need for external tools, offering precision and workflow integration.
Customers
UI/UX designers, product designers, and design teams working on interfaces, prototypes, or digital assets in Figma.
Unique Features
All-in-one measurement tool inside Figma with multi-unit support, real-time calculations, and seamless integration without leaving the design environment.
Traction
Launched on Product Hunt with unspecified traction metrics. Positioned as a niche tool for Figma’s growing user base (over 4 million designers).
Market Size
Figma’s user base exceeded 4 million in 2023, with the global UI/UX design tools market projected to grow significantly.