Wakoopa: Software Gone Social
While keeping an eye on Twitter updates via Twitterrific today, I stumbled across an excellent web application called Wakoopa. Weird name huh? What’s it all about?
When signing up to the service you’re prompted to download the desktop client for either Mac OSX or Windows (the Linux version is current a work in progress). This client tracks what software you’ve been using and transmits the data to your profile on the site.
Essentially, Wakoopa tracks how much time you’ve spent in various applications. It provides you with a sense of general habits and allows you to see your potential time wasters. You can receive updates on what applications friends are using the most, and see reviews on applications you’re using. Another cool feature is Wakoopa’s ability to notify you when there are updates available to any applications you’re using via a neat widget on the site.
The design looks very clean and well organized, navigating around the website and through profiles is a very unstained experience. I’m not too hot for the colour scheme but I’m sure it’ll grow on me.
Overall the service looks pretty solid. I plan on using it for the simple task of watching general habits evolve in terms of what software I’m using the most. My bet for the number one slot, Safari.
Want to take a look for yourself? Here’s my profile dashboard on Wakoopa, and here’s my full usage charts. Post your profile link in the comments below if you decide to sign up.
#1
Adam Nelson → www.clunkclunk.com
I tried Wakoopa when it first came out, and it was plagued with some connection issues, and wouldn’t update things very accurately. However, about a week ago I fired it back up, and have been pleased with the results.
This is my Wakoopa profile
#2
Wouter → wakoopa.com
Glad you like it. We’re working on some new features right now that will make Wakoopa even more interesting for its users. Also, a new design is on the way, so don’t let the current design grow too much on you! :)
#3
Indraneel → indraneel.thepurohits.net
Haha, yeah I joined after seeing it on Twitter as well.
It sounds like a bad guy in a Mario game.
My profile
#4
Julian Schrader → julianschrader.de
I joined almost immediately after reading this post ;-)
http://wakoopa.com/schrader
#5
Glenn Wolsey → www.glennwolsey.com
I’ve added all of you as contacts! :-)
#6
Loren Morris → www.r3fresh.com
I just wrote a Wakoopa article for MacApper. You should make a GlennWolsey.com team.
#7
Caitlyn Imburgo → www.alwaysg5.com
My Wakoopa Profile
Nice write up Glenn. :) I’ve been meaning to sign up but this gave me the extra push.
#8
Glenn Wolsey → www.glennwolsey.com
Added you as a contact Caitlyn. I guess we’ll soon get to see who’s wasting time and who’s really working ;-) *hides*
#9
Chris Marshall → chrismarshall.ws
Here you go
#10
Yousef Raffah → yousef.raffah.com
Thanks Glenn for Wakoopa, I just joined the party :)
http://wakoopa.com/yraffah
#11
Glenn Wolsey → www.glennwolsey.com
Added!
#12
Patrick → www.schreiblogade.de
Thanks for the tip Glenn, just signed on.
Greetings
#13
Nils → nodependenciesnologo.wordpress.com
Yeah, thanks for reminding me. I signed up way back too but forgot my password. I finally tracked it down and re-activated.
Me.
#14
Ruan Ellis → www.macslice.com
Signed up a while ago, great for viewing your habits and the such!
http://wakoopa.com/ruan