So, you've officially run out of internet to scroll - or have you?
Admit it - you're here because you've already scrolled through every social media feed twice. Well, get ready to discover the internet's hidden treasures, because these websites are about to be your new favorite time-wasters. From trippy art tunnels to virtual time machines, we've collected the weird and wonderful corners of the web that turn procrastination into an art form.
Sorry productivity, you're taking a backseat today!
1. 9GAG
Before TikTok and Instagram memes, there was 9gag - the OG champion of useless websites where millions wasted their precious time. This ancient scroll of endless memes and random posts walked so modern social media could run. Still kicking today, it's like that friend who keeps telling the same jokes but somehow still makes you laugh.
2. GeoGuessr
Next in our list of random websites is GeoGuessr - the viral game that drops you somewhere random and watches you get hilariously lost trying to figure out where you are. Just don't blame us when you spend hours debating whether that tree is more Australian or South African.
3. MyRetroTVs
MyRetroTVs brings back that cozy feeling of watching an old-school TV, complete with fuzzy static and all. Unlike other random fun websites where you can watch TV shows, this one lets you pretend your laptop's a television set from 1975 - perfect for when you want your Netflix to feel more like grandma's living room!
4. Wayback Machine
Take a trip down digital memory lane with the Wayback Machine - perfect for when you've burned through all the most useless websites and want to see what your favorite sites looked like back in the day. Peek at Facebook's college-only era, YouTube's dating-site phase, and Amazon when it only sold books.
5. Freerice
Want to do something good while wasting your time? Meet Freerice. Just answer some fun trivia questions, and every answer you get right will trigger a financial payment to WFP by private sponsors. The result? Grains of rice are donated to those in need.
Great way to exercise your brain while exercising your generosity.
6. ZoomQuilt
Ever wished you could fall forever into a trippy art tunnel? ZoomQuilt is what artists make when they decide your screen needs an infinite journey. While it sits firmly in the pointless websites category, watching the endless zoom through surreal paintings is weirdly hypnotic - like if Alice's rabbit hole got stuck in a loop.
7. Listverse
If you’re into listicles (list-articles), you’ll absolutely love Listverse. Expect fun reads like “10 Iconic Movie And TV Restaurants That Are Actually Real”, “Top Ten Ways to Become a Zombie”, “10 Influencers Who Lived Centuries before Social Media”. This useless website is the perfect spot to lose an hour learning stuff you definitely didn't need to know.
8. Wordle — The New York Times
One word, six tries, and the whole internet sweating over five little letters. This viral puzzle has everyone and their grandma posting those mysterious green and yellow squares, proving you don't need fancy graphics to get millions hooked.
9. Sleep Cycle Calculator
This oddly addictive sleep calculator from Sleepopolis figures out exactly when you should hit the hay to wake up feeling fresh, not fried. While some entries on our useless websites list are pure time-wasters, this one might actually help you catch better Z's. Just punch in your wake-up time and let it do the bedtime math for you.
10. What Should I Read Next
Speaking of fun websites to cure boredom, What Should I Read Next might leave you with a reading list longer than your grocery receipts! Just type in a book you loved and watch it spit out a whole new reading list filled with similar vibes. It's like if Netflix's 'because you watched' feature had a bookish baby.
11. Word of the Day
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day is like a linguistic surprise egg - crack it open each morning for a fresh vocabulary treat. Whether you're a word nerd or just want to casually drop 'perspicacious' into your next coffee chat, it's one of the best websites to go on when bored.
12. Rainy Mood
Want that rainy day feeling? Rainy Mood has you covered. Just hit play and let the cozy sound of rain wash over you - perfect for chilling out, getting work done, or pretending you're in a moody music video. No umbrella needed!
13. PostSecret
PostSecret is a pointless website that’s surprisingly captivating. It’s a place where people anonymously share their personal secrets on postcards, and each one feels like a glimpse into someone else’s soul. The website’s raw, unfiltered nature makes it a fascinating experience - whether you're looking for something relatable or just plain shocking.
14. WikiHow
WikiHow is one of the most trusted how-to resources out there. It’s packed with thousands of step-by-step guides for just about anything you can imagine—whether it’s how to survive a bear attack or how to fold a fitted sheet. The quirky illustrations and unexpected topics make it both helpful and endlessly entertaining.
15. AutoDraw
AutoDraw is one of those weird websites to visit that’s actually super useful. It’s a new kind of drawing tool that combines machine learning with art from talented creators to help anyone whip up visuals in no time. Just doodle something—no matter how bad - and it’ll guess what you were trying to draw, offering tons of polished suggestions to choose from.
16. Retroflix
Getting bored of Netflix? Check out this awesome collection of public domain movies and cartoons. The best part? It’s totally free, and you don’t even need to sign up! It’s one of those perfect websites for when you’re bored and looking for something fun to explore.
17. The Music Map
Why not discover new music while you’re browsing fun websites when bored? The Music Map lets you simply enter your favorite artists and bands, and it will suggest musicians you might be interested in. Great way to expand your musical taste.
18. 1001 Albums Generator
Ready to take your musical taste to the next level? Dive into this collection of 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. The site serves up a new album every day for you to listen to, rate, and review. Fair warning: it’s super addictive and might have you hooked on exploring tons of new music!
19. Have I Been Pwned
This one might not help you kill hours of boredom, but Have I Been Pwned might truly surprise you. Simply enter your email, and find out if your email has ever been compromised in a data breach. The website will not only tell you which (if any) incidents your data was breached in, but also what kind of data (names, passwords, physical addresses, etc.) has been exposed.
20. Littler Books
This super-useful website provides comprehensive summaries of hundreds of non-fiction books in bullet-point format - a great resource if you want to familiarize yourself with the main ideas of influential books without actually reading them.