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Google Digital Wellbeing
Mountain View, California, United States
What it is
Google Digital Wellbeing gives Android users a daily view of app use, notifications, and how often they check or unlock their phone. App timers set daily limits, while Focus mode pauses distracting apps and can be scheduled. Bedtime mode can schedule Grayscale and Do Not Disturb. On supported phones, users can see Chrome website usage and set daily limits for specific sites. Google says usage information is available on some phones and setup steps can differ by device. A default parent account on a device can manage a child’s account through Digital Wellbeing settings, though some work and school accounts might not work with app timers. The app is free and has no free trial. Google Play’s data safety information 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, collected data cannot be deleted, and the listing has had an independent security review.
For and against
For
- Shows app use, notifications, and phone checks.
- App timers set daily usage limits.
- Focus mode can pause apps on a schedule.
- Bedtime mode can schedule Grayscale and Do Not Disturb.
Against
- Available on Android only.
- Usage information is available on some phones.
- Some work and school accounts might not work with app timers.
- Google Play says collected data cannot be deleted.
The verdict
Digital Wellbeing combines usage summaries with tools for app limits, focus periods, and bedtime settings. Device support and work or school account compatibility may affect which controls are available.
Who it suits
Digital Wellbeing suits Android users who want to review phone use and set limits on apps or supported Chrome sites. Its settings also support parents managing a child’s account from a default parent account on the device.
Plans and prices
Digital Wellbeing
No price or plan limits stated on the opened Google Play page
Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
On the record
- App timers
- Daily app timers let users set limits on how much they use apps.play.google.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Bedtime mode
- Bedtime mode can schedule Grayscale and Do Not Disturb to help users switch off at night.play.google.com · read 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 · read 3 Oct 2026
- Data deletion
- Google Play’s data safety section says collected data can’t be deleted.play.google.com · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 3 Oct 2026
- Focus mode
- Focus mode pauses distracting apps and can be scheduled to turn on automatically.play.google.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Digital Wellbeing provides a daily view of app use, notifications, and how often you check or unlock your phone.play.google.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The app listing provides the Android Help Center and the support email [email protected].play.google.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Work and school limitation
- Some work and school accounts might not work with app timers.support.google.com · read 3 Oct 2026
