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Google Digital Wellbeing
What Google Digital Wellbeing is
Google Digital Wellbeing is a free Android app that helps users review how they use their phones and set limits or pauses around that use. Its daily view includes app activity, notifications, and how often the phone is checked or unlocked. Users can set daily timers for apps, schedule Focus mode to pause distracting apps, and use Bedtime mode to schedule Grayscale and Do Not Disturb. On supported phones, the app can also show Chrome website use and set daily limits for particular sites. Google says usage information is available on some phones and that setup steps may differ by device. A default parent account on a device can manage a child’s account through Digital Wellbeing settings, but some work and school accounts might not work with app timers. Google Play’s data safety information says the app shares no data with third parties, may collect personal information, app activity, and three other data types, and does not allow collected data to be deleted. It lists encryption in transit and an independent security review.
Who it suits
Digital Wellbeing suits Android users who want to review phone and app use, set app limits, or schedule periods that pause distracting apps. It may also suit a default parent account holder managing a child’s account on the device.
What it does well
- Daily view of app use and notifications
- Daily timers for limiting app use
- Scheduled Focus and Bedtime modes
- Chrome site usage limits on supported phones
What to know first
- Available only on Android
- Usage information is available on some phones
- Some work or school accounts might not work with app timers
- Collected data cannot be deleted
Limits
The app is free, with no plan limits stated. Usage information is available on some phones, and some work and school accounts might not work with app timers.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Wellbeing | No price or plan limits stated on the opened Google Play page | Free |
As android.com lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Digital Wellbeing website or find the app settings on an Android phone.
- Check whether usage information is available on your phone; setup steps can vary by device.
- Review daily app use, notifications, and phone checks or unlocks.
- Set app timers, or schedule Focus mode and Bedtime mode.
- On supported phones, review Chrome usage and set limits for specific sites.
Verdict
Digital Wellbeing offers app-use summaries and scheduled controls for Android phones, with some Chrome tracking on supported devices. Device availability and account compatibility vary, and Google Play says collected data cannot be deleted.
Questions
How much does Google Digital Wellbeing cost?
It is free, with a listed plan price of $0.
Which devices can use it?
It is listed for Android. Usage information is available on some phones, and setup can vary by device.
Can it limit app or website use?
Yes. App timers set daily limits, and supported phones can set daily limits for specific Chrome sites.
Can a parent manage a child’s account?
A default parent account on a device can manage a child’s account through Digital Wellbeing settings.
What does Google Play say about data?
The listing says the app shares no data with third parties, but may collect personal information, app activity, and three other data types. It says data is encrypted in transit and collected data cannot be deleted.
Where can I get support?
The app listing provides the Android Help Center and [email protected].
Facts from Google Digital Wellbeing's own pages
- App timers
- Daily app timers let users set limits on how much they use apps. · play.google.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Bedtime mode
- Bedtime mode can schedule Grayscale and Do Not Disturb to help users switch off at night. · play.google.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Chrome tracking
- On supported phones, users can view Chrome website usage and set daily time limits for specific sites. · support.google.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Data deletion
- Google Play’s data safety section says collected data can’t be deleted. · play.google.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Data security
- Google Play lists data as encrypted in transit and says the app has had an independent security review. · play.google.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Data sharing
- Google Play’s data safety section says the app shares no data with third parties; it may collect personal info, app activity, and three other data types. · play.google.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Device support
- Google says Digital Wellbeing usage information is available on some phones and that setup steps can vary by device. · support.google.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Family use
- A default parent account on a device can also manage a child’s account through Digital Wellbeing settings. · support.google.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Focus mode
- Focus mode pauses distracting apps and can be scheduled to turn on automatically. · play.google.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, California, United States · android.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Digital Wellbeing provides a daily view of app use, notifications, and how often you check or unlock your phone. · play.google.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The app listing provides the Android Help Center and the support email [email protected]. · play.google.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Work and school limitation
- Some work and school accounts might not work with app timers. · support.google.com, 3 Oct 2026
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