# Idlen — Your AI Thinks. You Earn.

> Idlen is the first ad network built for AI tools. Developers earn passive income from non-intrusive ads during AI processing time. Advertisers reach 50,000+ developers directly inside IDEs and AI assistants.

Website: https://www.idlen.io

## For Developers

Idlen is a browser and IDE extension that lets developers and creators earn €20–100/month passively by displaying relevant developer tool ads during AI processing wait time. Install the extension, use AI as usual, and earn automatically.

### How It Works
1. Install the Idlen extension (VS Code, Chrome, Firefox, Cursor, Open VSX).
2. Use AI as usual — Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Copilot, or any AI tool.
3. Relevant dev tool ads appear during AI wait time. Earnings go to your account.

### Key Features
- Passive Income: Earn €20–100/month without changing your workflow.
- Zero Latency: Ads load only during AI processing — no impact on coding.
- 100% Private: Your code never leaves your machine. Only package.json is analyzed locally.
- Flexible Payouts: Withdraw via Stripe, PayPal, or convert to API credits (+10% bonus).
- Team Support: Shared earnings pool for teams.
- Referral Program: Earn 10% of referred users' earnings for 12 months.

### Privacy
- No code access: source code is never read, stored, or transmitted.
- Local analysis only: package.json is analyzed on-device for ad relevance.
- Transparent & auditable: extension code available for security review.

### Install
- VS Code: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Idlen.llmad
- Chrome: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dnbjibdeckdjeehbdmmjgbmhmdcnafpp
- Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/idlen-earn-while-you-prompt/
- Cursor: cursor:extension/Idlen.llmad
- Open VSX: https://open-vsx.org/extension/Idlen/llmad

## For Advertisers

Idlen lets tech companies advertise directly inside developer IDEs and AI tools. Contextual, privacy-first ads with tech stack targeting and 3%+ average CTR.

### Ad Categories
- Cloud & Hosting
- Databases & Data Infrastructure
- APIs & Services
- Developer Tools
- SaaS Products
- AI & Machine Learning
- Tech Recruiting & Job Boards

### Targeting
- Tech stack targeting (based on package.json analysis)
- IDE vs browser placement
- AI tool context
- Geographic targeting

### Ad Formats
- Native in-IDE banners
- AI wait-time interstitials
- Browser extension placements

## Pages

### Main Pages
- Homepage: https://www.idlen.io
- What is Idlen: https://www.idlen.io/what-is-idlen
- About: https://www.idlen.io/about
- Register: https://www.idlen.io/register
- Privacy Policy: https://www.idlen.io/privacy-policy
- Terms: https://www.idlen.io/terms
- Job Board: https://www.idlen.io/jobs

### Developer Pages
- How It Works: https://www.idlen.io/developers/how-it-works
- Earnings Calculator: https://www.idlen.io/developers/calculator
- Payouts: https://www.idlen.io/developers/payouts
- Referral Program: https://www.idlen.io/developers/referral
- Platforms: https://www.idlen.io/developers/platforms
- Chrome Extension: https://www.idlen.io/developers/platforms/chrome
- Firefox Extension: https://www.idlen.io/developers/platforms/firefox
- VS Code Extension: https://www.idlen.io/developers/platforms/vscode

### Advertiser Pages
- Why Idlen: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/why-idlen
- Ad Formats: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/formats
- Targeting: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/targeting
- Analytics: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/analytics
- Job Board Advertising: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/jobboard

## Integrations — Earn with Every AI Tool

- Bolt.new: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/bolt — Earn money while building full-stack apps with Bolt.new.
- Builder.io: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/builder — Earn while using Builder.io's AI visual development.
- ChatGPT: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/chatgpt — Turn ChatGPT sessions into passive income.
- ChatSEO: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/chatseo — Earn while optimizing SEO with ChatSEO.
- Claude: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/claude — Monetize your Claude AI sessions.
- Microsoft Copilot: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/copilot-web — Earn while using Microsoft Copilot in browser.
- Cursor: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/cursor — Earn money while coding with Cursor AI IDE.
- DeepSeek: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/deepseek — Earn while using DeepSeek's AI models.
- Gemini: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/gemini — Monetize your Google Gemini interactions.
- GitHub Copilot: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/github-copilot — Earn while accepting AI code suggestions.
- Ideavo: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/ideavo — Earn while validating ideas with Ideavo.
- Lovable: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/lovable — Offset Lovable costs by earning with Idlen.
- Mistral Le Chat: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/mistral — Earn while using Mistral's AI assistant.
- Perplexity: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/perplexity — Earn while doing AI-powered research.
- Poe: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/poe — Earn while accessing multiple AI models on Poe.
- Replit: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/replit — Earn while coding with Replit AI.
- Superagent: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/superagent — Earn while running AI research with Superagent.
- v0: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/v0 — Earn while generating UI components with v0 by Vercel.
- VS Code: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/vscode — Turn your IDE time into passive income.
- Windsurf: https://www.idlen.io/integrations/windsurf — Earn while coding in Windsurf IDE.

## AI Tool Comparisons

- ChatGPT vs Perplexity: https://www.idlen.io/compare/chatgpt-vs-perplexity — Which AI for developer research?
- Claude vs ChatGPT: https://www.idlen.io/compare/claude-vs-chatgpt — Which AI is better for coding?
- Claude vs Gemini: https://www.idlen.io/compare/claude-vs-gemini — Which AI assistant for developers?
- Cursor vs GitHub Copilot: https://www.idlen.io/compare/cursor-vs-copilot — Which AI coding assistant to choose?
- Cursor vs Windsurf: https://www.idlen.io/compare/cursor-vs-windsurf — Which AI-native IDE to choose?
- Lovable vs Bolt: https://www.idlen.io/compare/lovable-vs-bolt — Which AI app builder is best?
- Lovable vs v0: https://www.idlen.io/compare/lovable-vs-v0 — Which AI app builder is better?
- VS Code vs Cursor: https://www.idlen.io/compare/vscode-vs-cursor — Should you switch to an AI-native IDE?

## Free Tier Guides

- Bolt Free: https://www.idlen.io/free/bolt — Complete guide to StackBlitz Bolt's free tier.
- ChatGPT Free: https://www.idlen.io/free/chatgpt — What's included in ChatGPT's free tier.
- Claude Free: https://www.idlen.io/free/claude — Complete guide to Claude's free tier.
- GitHub Copilot Free: https://www.idlen.io/free/copilot — Copilot free options and limitations.
- Cursor Free: https://www.idlen.io/free/cursor — Cursor's free tier vs Pro.
- Gemini Free: https://www.idlen.io/free/gemini — Google Gemini's free tier guide.
- Lovable Free: https://www.idlen.io/free/lovable — Lovable's free tier for AI app building.
- Perplexity Free: https://www.idlen.io/free/perplexity — Perplexity's free AI search guide.
- V0 Free: https://www.idlen.io/free/v0 — Vercel V0's free tier for AI UI generation.
- Windsurf Free: https://www.idlen.io/free/windsurf — Windsurf IDE's free tier guide.

## Advertiser Resources

### Competitor Comparisons
- Idlen vs BuySellAds: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/alternative-to/buysellads
- Idlen vs Carbon Ads: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/alternative-to/carbon-ads
- Idlen vs Criteo: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/alternative-to/criteo
- Idlen vs Google AdSense: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/alternative-to/google-adsense
- Idlen vs Media.net: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/alternative-to/media-net
- Idlen vs Outbrain: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/alternative-to/outbrain
- Idlen vs Taboola: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/alternative-to/taboola

### Industry Targeting
- AI & Machine Learning: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/industries/ai-ml — Reach ML engineers, data scientists, and AI developers.
- Cloud & Hosting: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/industries/cloud-hosting — Target developers evaluating cloud providers.
- Databases: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/industries/databases — Reach backend developers and data engineers.
- Developer Tools: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/industries/devtools — Promote tools to engineers building software.
- Tech Recruiting: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/industries/recruiting — Reach developers in their IDE for job opportunities.
- SaaS Companies: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/industries/saas — Target developers building and evaluating SaaS products.

### Use Cases
- Boost Trial Signups: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/use-cases/boost-trials — Turn AI response time into trial signups.
- Brand Awareness: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/use-cases/brand-awareness — Put your brand in front of 50,000+ developers daily.
- Reduce CAC: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/use-cases/reduce-cac — Reduce developer CAC by 52% with tech stack targeting.
- Retargeting: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/use-cases/retargeting — Re-engage developers who visited but didn't convert.

### Playbooks
- 30-Day Developer Advertising Playbook: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/playbooks/30-day-developer-advertising — A structured 4-week plan to launch and scale campaigns.
- Ad Creative Best Practices: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/playbooks/ad-creative-best-practices — Write ad copy developers actually click on.
- First Campaign Setup Guide: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/playbooks/first-campaign-setup — Launch your first campaign in 5 minutes.
- Measuring Developer Advertising ROI: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/playbooks/measuring-developer-advertising-roi — Set up attribution, KPIs, and reporting.
- Scaling Developer Campaigns: https://www.idlen.io/advertisers/playbooks/scaling-developer-campaigns — Scale from initial success to sustained growth.

## Blog

### Vibecoding & AI Development
- The 10 Best Prompts for Lovable, Bolt and Cursor: https://www.idlen.io/blog/10-best-prompts-lovable-bolt-cursor
- 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Vibecoding: https://www.idlen.io/blog/5-mistakes-avoid-vibecoding-beginners
- Vibe Coding — How AI Is Changing Developer Work: https://www.idlen.io/blog/vibe-coding-how-ai-change-developers-work
- Vibecoding vs No-Code — Complete Guide 2026: https://www.idlen.io/blog/vibecoding-vs-nocode-differences
- Vibecoding for Non-Technical Founders: https://www.idlen.io/blog/vibecoding-for-non-technical-founders
- No-Code vs Vibecoding vs Classic Dev — Startup Guide: https://www.idlen.io/blog/no-code-vs-vibecoding-vs-classic-dev-startup-guide
- ROI — Vibecoding vs Traditional Development: https://www.idlen.io/blog/roi-vibecoding-vs-traditional-development
- How to Monetize Vibecoding Projects: https://www.idlen.io/blog/monetize-vibecoding-projects
- Multi-Tool Vibe Coding Workflow (Claude, Cursor, Lovable): https://www.idlen.io/blog/how-to-build-multi-tool-vibe-coding-workflow-claude-cursor-lovable
- From Idea to Deployment — Build an App in 24 Hours: https://www.idlen.io/blog/create-app-24h-idea-to-deployment
- Prompt Engineering for Developers Guide: https://www.idlen.io/blog/prompt-engineering-developers-guide
- Secure AI-Generated Code Guide: https://www.idlen.io/blog/secure-ai-generated-code-guide

### AI Tools & Assistants
- 15 AI Tools That Actually Improve Developer Workflow: https://www.idlen.io/blog/15-ai-tools-improve-developer-workflow
- Best AI Coding Assistants in 2026: https://www.idlen.io/blog/best-ai-coding-assistants-2026
- Best VS Code Extensions for AI Coding 2026: https://www.idlen.io/blog/best-vscode-extensions-ai-coding-2026
- Best AI Chrome Extensions: https://www.idlen.io/blog/best-ai-chrome-extensions
- Best AI Tools for Product Managers 2026: https://www.idlen.io/blog/best-ai-tools-product-managers-2026
- Best AI Tools for UI/UX Design 2026: https://www.idlen.io/blog/best-ai-tools-ui-ux-design-2026
- How to Use Cursor AI — Complete Guide: https://www.idlen.io/blog/how-to-use-cursor-ai-complete-guide
- Claude Code vs Copilot Workspace vs Cursor Composer: https://www.idlen.io/blog/claude-code-vs-copilot-workspace-vs-cursor-composer
- AI Pair Programming vs Classic Coding: https://www.idlen.io/blog/ai-pair-programming-vs-classic-coding
- AI Agents for Developers — Autonomous Tools Guide 2026: https://www.idlen.io/blog/ai-agents-developers-guide-autonomous-tools-2026
- Devin AI Engineer — Review & Limitations 2026: https://www.idlen.io/blog/devin-ai-engineer-review-limits-2026
- MCP (Model Context Protocol) Explained: https://www.idlen.io/blog/mcp-model-context-protocol-connect-ai-tools
- Open Source vs Proprietary AI — Future of Developer Tools: https://www.idlen.io/blog/open-source-vs-proprietary-ai-future-developer-tools
- AI-Native Apps — New Generation of Applications: https://www.idlen.io/blog/ai-native-apps-new-generation-applications
- How Product Managers Use AI in 2026: https://www.idlen.io/blog/product-managers-ai-tools-workflows-2026

### Developer Career & Income
- Passive Income for Developers — Monetize Your Idle Time: https://www.idlen.io/blog/passive-income-developer
- 10 Passive Income Ideas for Developers 2026: https://www.idlen.io/blog/passive-income-ideas-developers-2026
- Developer Salaries in 2026 by Country & Role: https://www.idlen.io/blog/developer-salary-2026-by-country
- Freelance AI Developer — Rates, Tools & Getting Started: https://www.idlen.io/blog/freelance-ai-developer-rates-tools-2026
- The AI Full-Stack Developer Role in 2026: https://www.idlen.io/blog/ai-full-stack-developer-essential-role-2026
- API Economy — Developers Make Money with APIs: https://www.idlen.io/blog/api-economy-developers-make-money-apis-2026
- Indie Hacker & AI — 10 Profitable Projects Without Funding: https://www.idlen.io/blog/indie-hacker-ai-profitable-projects-no-funding
- Launch a Micro-SaaS with AI in 30 Days: https://www.idlen.io/blog/launch-micro-saas-ai-first-customer-30-days
- AI Product Discovery — Validate an Idea in 48 Hours: https://www.idlen.io/blog/ai-product-discovery-validate-idea-48h

### Developer Advertising & Marketing
- B2D Marketing — How to Reach Developers 2026: https://www.idlen.io/blog/b2d-marketing-reach-developers-2026
- Best Dev Tool Advertising Platforms 2026: https://www.idlen.io/blog/best-dev-tool-advertising-platforms
- Developer Ad Network Playbook: https://www.idlen.io/blog/developer-ad-network-playbook
- Developer Advertising Benchmarks 2026: https://www.idlen.io/blog/developer-advertising-benchmarks-2026
- Developer Psychology — Ads That Convert: https://www.idlen.io/blog/developer-psychology-ads-that-convert
- CPM, CPC, CPA — Developer Advertising Pricing Guide: https://www.idlen.io/blog/cpm-cpc-cpa-developer-advertising-pricing-guide
- Contextual vs Behavioral Advertising for Developers: https://www.idlen.io/blog/contextual-vs-behavioral-advertising-developers
- Measure ROI of Developer Advertising: https://www.idlen.io/blog/measure-roi-developer-advertising-metrics-attribution
- In-IDE Advertising — Complete Guide for Marketers: https://www.idlen.io/blog/in-ide-advertising-complete-guide-marketers
- DevRel vs Developer Advertising 2026: https://www.idlen.io/blog/devrel-vs-developer-advertising-2026
- Programmatic Advertising for Developer Tools 2026: https://www.idlen.io/blog/programmatic-advertising-developer-tools-guide-2026
- Future of Advertising in AI Tools: https://www.idlen.io/blog/future-advertising-ai-tools-opportunities-advertisers
- Community-Led Growth for Developer Tools: https://www.idlen.io/blog/community-led-growth-developer-tools
- Product-Led Growth and AI for Startups: https://www.idlen.io/blog/product-led-growth-ai-startups-guide

### GEA & GEO (Generative Engine Advertising & Optimization)
- What is GEA? Generative Engine Advertising Explained: https://www.idlen.io/blog/what-is-gea-generative-engine-advertising
- GEA for Developers — How to Profit: https://www.idlen.io/blog/gea-generative-engine-advertising-developers
- What is GEO? Generative Engine Optimization Explained: https://www.idlen.io/blog/what-is-geo-generative-engine-optimization
- Ads on ChatGPT — The Idlen Alternative: https://www.idlen.io/blog/openai-announces-ads-chatgpt-idlen-alternative

### Tech Trends
- 10 Tech Trends Transforming Development 2026: https://www.idlen.io/blog/tech-trends-transforming-development-2026

## FAQ

### Is my code safe and private?
Yes. Idlen only analyzes your package.json file locally on your machine to show relevant developer tool ads. Your source code, project files, and sensitive data never leave your computer.

### Will this slow down my editor?
No. Ads load in isolated webviews only during AI processing wait time. The extension uses minimal resources and never interferes with your coding workflow.

### How do I get paid?
Once you reach the €50 minimum threshold, withdraw via Stripe or PayPal. Alternatively, convert earnings to API credits with a 10% bonus.

### What ads will I see?
Only high-quality, relevant developer tools — hosting platforms, databases, APIs, dev tools, and SaaS products. Every advertiser is vetted for developer relevance.

### Which AI tools are supported?
Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, V0, Bolt, Lovable, Windsurf, Replit, DeepSeek, Gemini, Mistral, Perplexity, Poe, and more. Works via VS Code extension or Chrome/Firefox browser extension.

### What is GEA (Generative Engine Advertising)?
GEA is advertising displayed within AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. Idlen is a pioneer in this space, enabling contextual developer ads inside AI assistants and IDEs.