Cat Bounce
Cut-out cats rain down and bounce off the bottom of the screen, and you can grab one and fling it at the others.
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How to get the most from it
Cat Bounce sits in The Wholesome Web under Unwind, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something wholesome, funny and chaotic.
About this category: Animals, kindness, compliments from strangers and pages built purely to improve your afternoon. No irony anywhere on this list.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Something kind-hearted
- A reliable laugh
- Pure, noisy chaos
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Cat Bounce: quick answers
Is Cat Bounce free?
Yes. Cat Bounce is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Cat Bounce?
No. You can use Cat Bounce without signing up for anything.
Does Cat Bounce work on a phone?
Not well. We file Cat Bounce as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Cat Bounce safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Cat Bounce take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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