What is Standing Coder?
Standing Coder helps developers stay healthy with gentle reminders to stand, stretch, and move—without breaking their flow. No logins, no data collection. Just better habits, one nudge at a time.
Problem
Developers often forget to take breaks during long coding sessions, leading to health issues like back pain and eye strain due to prolonged sitting and screen time.
Solution
A Chrome extension that sends gentle, customizable nudges to stand, stretch, and move during work. Example: Pop-up reminders every 45 minutes with quick exercise suggestions.
Customers
Software developers, engineers, and coders who work long hours at desks and prioritize health but struggle with consistency.
Unique Features
Non-intrusive reminders that integrate into workflow, privacy-focused design (no logins/data collection), and customizable intervals for nudges.
User Comments
Subtle reminders prevent burnout
Easy to use without distractions
Improved posture awareness
Zero friction setup
No privacy concerns
Traction
Launched on Product Hunt (18 upvotes as of analysis), free with optional donations, founder has 18 followers on X (Twitter).
Market Size
The global developer population is 26.9 million (2023), with health/wellness apps market valued at $67.7 billion in 2024 (Statista).
