Digital Wellbeing: habit tracking and focus tool

Digital Wellbeing is a system utility app by Google LLC that helps you monitor and manage your screen time, notifications, and overall phone usage habits. Originally released in 2018, it has become a standard companion for Android users who want a clearer picture of how they interact with their devices. The app aggregates daily statistics on app usage frequency, notification volume, and how often you unlock your phone, presenting these metrics in a simple, digestible format. Beyond passive tracking, it offers practical tools to actively reduce distractions: daily app timers let you cap how long you spend in specific apps, Bedtime mode gradually fades your screen to grayscale and silences notifications on a schedule, and Focus mode pauses distracting apps with a single tap or automatically at set times. Version 1.49.996288414 (886717), updated in October 2026, brings several bug fixes and stability improvements, ensuring the tracking and timer features run more reliably. The app is free, contains no ads, and requires no in-app purchases, making it a straightforward addition to any Android device running version 9 or higher. Because it integrates with your phone's settings, you typically find its dashboard in the system menu, though this standalone package provides the same functionality. For anyone curious about their digital habits or struggling to put the phone down, this tool offers both insight and gentle guardrails.

Key features

• Daily dashboard showing app usage frequency, notification counts, and unlock patterns
• Per-app timers that enforce daily usage limits once you set them
• Bedtime mode with a schedule that fades the screen to grayscale and activates Do Not Disturb
• Focus mode that pauses selected distracting apps with one tap or on an automatic schedule
• Notification history and summary to see which apps ping you most
• Wind Down and grayscale options to ease into sleep
• Integration with Android settings for a centralized wellbeing view

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file (size not listed).
2. When prompted, allow your browser or file manager to install apps from unknown sources via the 'Install unknown apps' setting.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or Downloads folder.
4. Tap Install and wait for the process to finish.
5. Open Digital Wellbeing from your app drawer; you may need to grant usage access permissions for full functionality.
6. Note: Android 9 (API 28) or higher is required.

Recent updates · 1.49.996288414 (886717)

The latest update to Digital Wellbeing, version 1.49.996288414 (886717), released on October 20, 2026, focuses on improving overall reliability. This release includes several bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience. No new features were added in this update.

This app suits students or remote workers who need to limit distractions during study or work hours, parents who want to keep an eye on their own phone usage as a model for kids, and anyone trying to build healthier bedtime routines by cutting down late-night scrolling.

Set your Bedtime mode to start 30 minutes before you usually go to sleep—the grayscale screen and silenced notifications make it much easier to actually put the phone down.

Digital Wellbeing delivers on its promise of helping you understand and control your phone habits without charging a cent or showing ads. The tracking is insightful, the timers and modes are genuinely effective, and the recent stability improvements make it a dependable daily tool. While it asks for broad permissions and lacks advanced features, its simplicity is a strength for most users. If you want a straightforward, no-nonsense way to reclaim your time from your screen, this is a solid choice.