The Fitbit app is officially dead — but don’t panic, its replacement is even better
The Fitbit app has officially been replaced by the new Google Health app after 14 years. The new app offers a better design and improved features based on user feedback. Existing Fitbit Premium subscribers will transition to Google Health Premium, maintaining the same pricing while gaining additional benefits.
- ▪The Fitbit app is now the Google Health app, with Fitbit Premium becoming Google Health Premium.
- ▪The new app organizes wellness metrics into four tabs: Today, Fitness, Sleep, and Health.
- ▪A new 'Leaderboard' feature allows users to compete in fitness challenges with friends and family.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 20:52:37 +0000 |
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Wellness Fitness The Fitbit app is officially dead — but don’t panic, its replacement is even better News By Dan Bracaglia published 26 May 2026 What happened to the Fitbit app? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Dan Bracaglia/Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter What happened to the Fitbit app? After an epic 14-year run, the Fitbit app is officially dead.
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