What is habit tracking and why is it important?

Habit tracking is the practice of recording your daily behaviors to build consistency. Research shows that tracking habits increases success rates by 42%. Visual tracking with streaks creates positive reinforcement loops that motivate you to maintain consistency. The dashboard provides instant visual feedback through progress rings, heatmaps, and streak counters.

How do streaks work in the habit tracker?

Streaks count consecutive days you complete a habit. For daily habits, checking in each day extends your streak. Missing a day resets the streak to zero. The tracker shows both your current streak and longest streak ever achieved, providing motivation to maintain consistency. Weekly goal habits track whether you meet your weekly target (e.g., 3 times per week).

Are my habit data and progress private?

Yes, 100% private. All your habit data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. Nothing is uploaded to any server. No account required, no tracking, no data collection. You can export your data as JSON for backup. The tool works completely offline after initial page load.

What are habit template packs?

Template packs are pre-configured collections of related habits you can add in one click. The tracker includes 6 packs: Fitness Starter (walk, workout, stretch, water), Productivity (deep work, planning, inbox zero), Mindfulness (meditation, journaling, gratitude), Sleep Hygiene (bedtime routine, screen-free time), Learning (reading, courses, practice), and Health Essentials (vitamins, nutrition, steps). Each template includes suggested schedules and reminder times.

How do reminders work?

The tracker offers two reminder types: in-app banners that show when you open the tool, and optional browser notifications (requires permission). You can set reminder times for each habit, choose specific days, and snooze reminders for 15 minutes, 1 hour, or until tomorrow. Quiet hours let you block reminders during sleep time.

Can I export my habit data?

Yes, you can export in two formats: JSON (complete data backup including all habits, completions, settings) and CSV (summary stats with streaks and completion rates for spreadsheet analysis). You can import JSON files to restore data or transfer between devices.

Habit Tracker - Build Streaks & Track Progress

Why Track Habits?

Research shows that habit tracking increases your success rate by 42%. When you track habits visually, you create a positive feedback loop that motivates consistency. Seeing your streak grow day by day provides psychological reinforcement that helps behaviors stick.

The Science of Streaks

Streaks leverage loss aversion – once you've built a 10-day streak, you're motivated not to break it. The "don't break the chain" method, popularized by Jerry Seinfeld, is one of the most effective habit-building techniques.

Visual Progress: Heatmaps and progress rings show your momentum at a glance.
Current Streak: Motivates daily consistency to keep the number growing.
Longest Streak: Provides a personal record to beat.
Completion Rate: Shows percentage success over 7/30/90 days.

How to Use This Habit Tracker

Start Small: Add 2-3 habits maximum at first. Master these before adding more.
Use Template Packs: Browse the Templates tab for pre-built packs (Fitness, Productivity, Mindfulness, Sleep, Learning, Health).
Set Reminders: Enable browser notifications and set reminder times that fit your schedule.
Check In Daily: Make habit check-in part of your morning or evening routine.
Review Analytics: Weekly review of your Analytics tab helps identify patterns and optimize your schedule.
Don't Break Streaks: If you miss a day, forgive yourself and restart. The tracker keeps your longest streak as motivation.

Habit-Building Best Practices

Stack Habits: Link new habits to existing ones (e.g., "meditate after making coffee").
Start Tiny: 2-minute meditation is better than no meditation. Build confidence first.
Track Keystone Habits: Some habits (exercise, meditation) create positive ripple effects across your life.
Use Implementation Intentions: "I will [HABIT] at [TIME] in [LOCATION]" increases follow-through.
Celebrate Wins: When you check in, take a moment to acknowledge your progress.

Privacy & Offline-First Design

Your habit data is personal. This tracker stores everything locally in your browser using localStorage. Nothing is uploaded to any server. No account required, no tracking, no analytics. Export JSON backups anytime. The app works completely offline after the initial page load. Your habits, your data, your privacy.

Features Summary

Dashboard with today's habits and visual progress ring
Streak tracking (current + longest) for each habit
Weekly completion mini-grids on habit cards
Smart reminders with snooze (15min, 1hr, tomorrow)
Analytics: 7/30/90-day trends, charts, insights
6 pre-built template packs with 4-6 habits each
Export JSON (backup) and CSV (statistics)
Import JSON to restore or transfer data
Responsive mobile design with bottom navigation

Habit Tracker Dashboard