I compared every AI "wait-state" ad platform (Kickbacks, IdleAds, Idlen & more)

Kickbacks.ai went viral in early June 2026: replace Claude Code's "Discombobulating..." spinner with ads, get ~50% of revenue. But Kickbacks isn't the only option — and the risks aren't obvious. I built AIWaitIndex — a free, independent comparison site for this new category. What's a "wait-state" ad? While an AI coding tool is thinking, you see a spinner or status line. Startups now sell that moment to advertisers and share revenue with you (or the app publisher). New inventory. L...