Digital Detox is a small Windows app that locks the screen for a chosen duration, from 1 to 999 minutes.
The lock screen covers every monitor and shows a countdown; common shortcuts such as the Windows key and Alt+Tab are blocked, and the screen switches off gradually.
It unlocks by itself when the time is up, lives in the system tray and can start with Windows.
Publisher’s description
What is Digital Detox?
Digital Detox is an open-source notes & to-do program for Windows from telcoray.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.8.4, released on November 7, 2026. 4 versions are listed since October 16, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Digital Detox is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Digital Detox safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4E6CEA9189941FD5A256E7DBAA7A715B81B9B699C6E55ABB1CA86DD06C66866B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8.4Latest | November 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.6.1 | October 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.6.0 | October 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.4.0 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id telcoray.DigitalDetox -eDigitalDetox-v2.8.4-setup-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- telcoray
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.8.4
- Released
- November 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 22, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- telcoray.DigitalDetox
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Digital Detox free?
Yes. Digital Detox is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Digital Detox safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Digital Detox with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Digital Detox be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Digital Detox run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Digital Detox?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 16, 2026.
Can I use Digital Detox without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Digital Detox?
Obsidian, Logseq, QOwnNotes, Evernote and Super Productivity. The alternatives page compares them.
