Digital Wellbeing (Google)
Google's built-in Android feature providing free, powerful screen time tracking, app usage monitoring, and website blocking to promote healthier digital habits.
Last updated: 2026-03-18 21:10
Overview
Digital Wellbeing is Google's built-in Android feature offering free, powerful screen time tracking and blocking features to help users develop healthier relationships with technology.
Features
- Screen Time Dashboard: See how much time you spend on your phone and in apps
- App Timers: Set daily limits for specific apps
- Focus Mode: Pause distracting apps when you need to concentrate
- Bedtime Mode: Automatically enable grayscale and Do Not Disturb at bedtime
- Notification Management: Track and reduce notification interruptions
- Wind Down: Gradual transition to bedtime mode
- Family Link Integration: Monitor children's device usage
- Usage Insights: Weekly reports on digital habits
Time Management Benefits
By understanding and controlling screen time, users can reclaim hours previously lost to mindless scrolling and make more intentional choices about digital time allocation.
Availability
Built into Android 9 and higher, available on all compatible devices.
Pricing
Completely free, included with Android.
Similar Tools
Apple's Screen Time offers similar functionality for iOS devices.
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