Notification Load Estimator
How many interruptions a day, and how much focus time they destroy once the recovery cost of each one is counted.
Twelve apps sending six notifications each is 72 interruptions a day, and at two minutes of lost focus each that is 2 hours 24 minutes daily — about 36 days a year.
Notification Load Estimator
Frequently asked
Is the Notification Load 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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