Screen-Free Hours Tracker
How many genuinely screen-free waking hours a child gets in a week, and what those hours are worth.
Nine screen-free waking hours a day is 63 a week and a 38% screen share of waking time — equivalent to about 227 fully screen-free days a year.
Screen-Free Hours Tracker
Frequently asked
Is the Screen-Free Hours Tracker 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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