Cloudhiker
Curated stumble button that sends you somewhere good rather than somewhere random, with categories if you are feeling fussy.
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How to get the most from it
Cloudhiker sits in Portals & Directories under Weird, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- 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 weird, clever and calming.
About this category: The other directories, random buttons and curated indexes. We are one of these; it would be dishonest to pretend the others are not worth your time.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Winding down when your head is busy
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Cloudhiker: quick answers
Is Cloudhiker free?
Yes. Cloudhiker is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Cloudhiker?
No. You can use Cloudhiker without signing up for anything.
Does Cloudhiker work on a phone?
Yes. Cloudhiker works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Cloudhiker safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Cloudhiker take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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