WhatPulse research reports
Original reports built from anonymized, aggregate WhatPulse activity. Every report answers one question with data, states its sample size and method, and is honest about what the numbers can and cannot show.
Activity patterns
The daily rhythm of computer activity
A look at the natural rhythm of computer activity across the WhatPulse community: when the keyboards go quiet, when they wake up, and when the day reaches full speed.
Based on a sample of 21,406 users, trailing 365 days
Typing and input
How much people really type and click
This report describes how many keystrokes and mouse clicks people produce on an active day, focusing on the distribution rather than a single average.
Based on a sample of 21,407 users, trailing 365 days
Developer activity
The most-used developer tools
This report ranks the editors, IDEs, and developer tools that people who write code actually use, measured by the share of developers active in each one.
Based on a sample of 14,254 users, trailing 365 days
Gaming
When people play PC games
This report traces the daily rhythm of PC gaming, the hours and days when gaming activity rises, peaks, and quietens, across the WhatPulse community.
Based on a sample of 15,261 users, trailing 365 days