Comparison Exposure Estimator
How many social comparisons a feed delivers in a day, set against the peer exposure of a school day before feeds existed.
Seeing 360 posts a day produces about 216 available comparisons — roughly 79,000 a year, or about seven times the peer exposure of a 1990 school day of 30 classmates.
Comparison Exposure Estimator
Frequently asked
Is the Comparison Exposure Estimator free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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