Keep a task list
Inbox, Today and lists of your own, with labels, priorities, due dates and subtasks. Open it during a session and tick things off.
Joined by 51,500+ people since 2021
Get it done
with someone
Online body doubling for students, remote workers, freelancers and anyone with ADHD. Pick a time, and we’ll pair you on video with another member who booked the same time.
3 free sessions a week. No credit card needed.
You 
Your partner The thing
you keep
moving
to tomorrow
Any work you can do at a desk
- Portfolio update
- Code review
- Revision for exams
- Song lyrics
- Grant application
- Translation work
- Learning Python
- Marking homework
- Paying bills
- Wedding speech
- Cover letter
How a session
works
Most of it is quiet work, with a short hello at the start
and a check-in at the end.
- 01
Say what you’ll work on
A sentence or two is enough, and the goal can be as small as filling in one form.
- 02
Get on with your work
Microphones usually go on mute, and cameras stay on until the session ends.
- 03
Say how it went
When the time is up, you each say how far you got and what’s left.
What a check-in sounds like
Examples of what people say at the end of a session.
- Essay intro
“Intro’s done, about 150 words. I’ll start the first section on Thursday.”
Tuesday10:50 · end of session - Change of address
“I updated my address with the bank, the doctor and the council. The electricity company is next.”
MTThursday14:50 · end of session - Family recipes
“I typed up twelve of my gran’s recipes. There are about thirty left in the box.”
Sunday22:50 · end of session - Invoices
“All four invoices are sent. Two clients still owe me from August, so those are next.”
JBMonday08:50 · end of session - Website copy
“I wrote the about page and got through maybe a third of the services page.”
SRWednesday16:50 · end of session - Job applications
“Sent two applications, the library one and the one at the museum.”
LNFriday19:50 · end of session
Your sessions
live
in a calendar
Pick a time on the calendar to book a session there, or set the days and the time once and Cofocus books them every week.
See where you rank
The leaderboard ranks everyone by sessions over 7 days, 30 days and all time, and by streaks.
Work with someone again
Open a partner's profile to see what they're working on and the times they've booked, and join one.
Count your sessions together
A partner's profile shows how many sessions you've had together, when the first was, and your streak.
Get a reminder
Choose up to five times before each session to get an email.
Pick a wallpaper
Choose one of 33 pictures, a gradient, or a photo of your own. It sits behind your calendar and your sessions.
Keep count of the
hours you put in
Statistics shows your day and week streaks, your sessions over the last 30 days, a year of activity and your records.
192hours this year
- day streak
- 7
- week streak
- 32
- sessions in your best week
- 11
Cofocus has
members
in
159 countries¹
- sessions completed¹
- 220,000+
- hours of focused work¹
- 337,000+
Worried it’ll
be awkward?
The hello takes under a minute, and it usually sounds like this.
You“Hi, I’m new here. I’m going to work on my personal statement.”
Your partner“Welcome! I’m finishing a presentation for work. Good luck with yours.”
You can stay quiet
After the hello, nobody expects you to talk until the check-in.
Keep the details vague
Saying “some writing” is enough.
Bring a friend first
Send someone your booking link and do your first session together.
Questions
If yours isn’t here, ask us
on the contact page.
What is body doubling?
Working on your own task with another person there, even when you’re each doing something different. Cofocus brings it online, with a set time to start and finish, which is why it’s also called virtual coworking.
Does body doubling work online?
There’s little formal research on it yet, online or in person. People who use it say a set time and someone expecting them make it easier to start, and a person on camera keeps them from drifting off. Your free sessions are the easiest way to find out if it works for you.
Is Cofocus good for ADHD?
Body doubling is a common way for people with ADHD to start tasks and stay with them, and a Cofocus session is built for that: a set time, a short plan at the start, and someone there until the end. It isn’t a treatment and doesn’t replace one.
Is Cofocus free?
Yes, for 3 sessions a week, with no credit card needed. Paid plans let you book more.
Are sessions recorded?
No. Video and sound go from your device to your partner’s, encrypted the whole way, and none of it is stored. Members also agree not to screenshot or record a session.
Who will I be working with?
Another Cofocus member who has booked the same time. They might be studying, working, or catching up on something at home. You each work independently, and you don’t need to share an interest or an occupation.
Do I have to keep my camera on?
Yes. Camera on is strictly mandatory for the whole session, with your face in view. Sessions depend on seeing each other, and while your camera is off, you won’t see your partner’s video. Keeping it off for an extended time can lead to penalties.
Will my partner see my screen?
Your screen stays private unless you share it. You never have to show the work itself: a short description such as “I’m preparing for an exam” is enough.
What if I don’t finish what I planned?
Tell your partner how it went. You might finish, get partway through, or find that the task needs more thought. Nobody expects a finished result.
What if my partner doesn’t arrive?
A minute after the start, you can press Request rematch in the session to look for someone else.
Can I book with someone I know?
Yes. Send them your booking link so they can book a session with you, or book one of their times from their profile.
What do I need to join?
A computer or phone with a camera and microphone, a steady internet connection, and 50 minutes when you can stay for the whole session. The hello and the check-in are part of those 50 minutes, and the video call opens on Cofocus itself.
Book your
first session
Pick a time this week and bring one thing to work on.
Book a free session 3 free sessions a week. No credit card needed.