Smileinator
One minute. Just you and a smile.

A fun 60-second mood reset and smile challenge.

Smile for one minute, build a small daily ritual, and turn a tiny break into something you actually look forward to.

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A smile can change your state.

When you hold a smile, your face can send a positive signal back to your brain. Smileinator helps you use that effect on purpose — 60 seconds, one smile, and a quick reset that can leave you feeling lighter, calmer, and more positive.

  • Local camera detection
  • No video uploads
  • Guest mode available
  • No medical claims
  • Built for quick 60-second breaks
  • Private groups for teams
How it works

Three steps. One minute. Done.

  1. 01

    Start the challenge

    Allow camera access. Smile detection runs locally in your browser.

  2. 02

    Smile for 60 seconds

    Keep your smile going and watch your progress build.

  3. 03

    Get your result

    Complete the session, build your streak and share or challenge others.

Your 60-second flow

Five tiny steps. One minute. Done.

From landing to streak — no setup, no friction.

  1. Step 1
    Start the challenge
    Tap one button. No setup needed.
  2. Step 2
    Privacy first
    Everything runs on your device.
  3. Step 3
    Camera starts locally
    Nothing is uploaded or saved.
  4. Step 4
    Smile for 60 seconds
    We count it for you in real time.
  5. Step 5
    Earn streaks & badges
    Save it, share it or join a group.

Smile for 60 seconds

Your camera stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

Your camera runs only on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

60-sec sessions today
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Each session adds to your momentum.
Try one in the morning, one after lunch, and one when your energy dips.
Momentum
Cold start
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builds with every session — no penalty for missed days
100% on-device

Private by design

Smile detection happens directly in your browser. Your video is not uploaded, stored or shared.

Frequently asked questions

Why a 60-second smile?

Smiling can help shift your state.

Studies on facial feedback suggest that the act of smiling can slightly increase positive feelings, even when the smile is intentional. Other research has also found that smiling during short stress tasks can support calmer stress recovery. Smileinator turns that into a simple 60-second ritual: smile, pause, reset, and come back a little lighter.

It's a tiny, low-effort way to reset your mood. Smile for a minute, take a breath, and get back to your day a little lighter.

It's not therapy or a cure — just a small ritual that's easy to keep. Pair it with water, a stretch or a quick walk, and you've got yourself a daily reset.

  • • Smile for 60 seconds, once a day
  • • Each session adds to your momentum
  • • Beat your own best smile, gently

Learn more about the science behind the 60-second smile, try a one-minute mood reset, start the free 60-second smile challenge, set up a team smile challenge or read about camera privacy.

Level up your smile

From Cold Start to Smile Legend

Every session moves you up a level. Stack streaks, earn badges and turn one minute into a daily ritual.

  • Cold Start

    Tier 1

    Your very first smile session

  • Warm-up

    Tier 2

    A few sessions in — momentum building

  • Smile Streak

    Tier 3

    Smiling on consecutive days

  • Mood Momentum

    Tier 4

    Daily ritual locked in

  • Smile Legend

    Tier 5

    Top tier — a true smile pro

Your privacy at a glance

  • Camera runs on-device — no video ever leaves your browser
  • Signed in: only smile session length, momentum and group memberships
  • Guest: stats stay in this browser only, never on our servers
Read the full Privacy & Data page

A 60-second pick-me-up for teams

Start meetings a little lighter and give your team a friendly daily ritual — without another heavy wellness platform.

  • Remote team challenge
    Run a daily smile across timezones.
  • Monday meeting energizer
    Open the week with a 60-second reset.
  • Workplace wellness week
    A simple, opt-in ritual for the whole org.
  • Classroom mood reset
    A light break between lessons.
  • Friendly leaderboard
    Momentum, not pressure.
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Premium features

What you unlock with Plus & Teams

Little extras that turn one-off smiles into a habit you actually keep.

  • AI Smile Coach
    A short, personal nudge each day.
    Plus
    Try a 60-second smile after lunch — it usually lifts your afternoon focus.
  • Weekly mood summary
    See how your week of smiles trends.
    Plus
    MTWTFSS
  • Custom themes
    Make Smileinator yours.
    Plus
  • Private groups
    Friends, teams or classrooms.
    Teams
    Marketing team
    SMILE-7Q
    +8
  • Leaderboards
    Friendly competition, no pressure.
    Teams
    Ava124
    Liam98
    You87
  • Streak history
    Look back at every day you smiled.
    Plus
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What people say

A small ritual people keep coming back to

  • "Perfect before a stressful meeting."

  • "Surprisingly hard not to laugh."

  • "The easiest 60-second break of the day."

Illustrative quotes — not verified user reviews.

Frequently asked questions

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