Lifehacker is a comprehensive blog dedicated to sharing practical hacks and software guidance. Founded by Gina Trapani and launched on January 31, 2005, the site introduced fresh content about every half hour under Gawker Media . Trapani’s early contributions on email management, sleep optimization, computer backups, and more helped popularize the concept of “life hacks” .
Accoladed multiple times since its inception—it was named one of Time’s “50 Coolest Websites,” included in CNET’s “Blog 100,” and awarded Wired’s Rave Award in 2006 . In March 2023, the site was sold from G/O Media to Ziff Davis .
Now under Ziff Davis, Lifehacker attracts millions of monthly unique visitors and a large social media following. It delivers content across technology, health, cooking, finance, parenting, careers, and more. Its easy-to-follow cheat sheets continue to empower users to live smarter and work more efficiently .
