Fitbit accounts will shut down in 2026 unless you switch
I received an email from Fitbit yesterday. I thought it might be a scam – but it isn’t. It’s genuine, and other people have received it too. Fitbit users are now officially on notice: by February 2, 2026, they must switch to a Google Account if they want to keep using the service.
The transition comes as Fitbit continues to be folded more deeply into the Google ecosystem. This isn’t just a branding exercise. It’s a structural change in how accounts work across both platforms. Users who originally signed up with a Fitbit login will need to complete the transition to a full Google Account integration.
How to switch over
As explained on the Google website, In practical terms, the process of switching over is simple. Users need to update the Fitbit app and navigate to the settings area, where they’ll find the option to move their account. The whole procedure only takes a few minutes.
But it’s not something to put off. While February 2026 might feel far away, companies often stagger these migrations behind the scenes, and it’s likely some functionality will start changing well before the deadline.
It’s also worth pointing out that this change affects all users, even those already using a Gmail address to log in. A Gmail login alone doesn’t count as a migrated Google Account under Fitbit’s new structure.
Do it before your data gets deleted!
The data deletion warning is likely to prompt many users to finally take action. Years of step counts, sleep records, heart rate logs and more are at risk of vanishing if the transition isn’t completed. The email also notes that users can download or delete their data themselves, if they choose not to continue with the service.
What isn’t as clearly stated in the email is what happens after the move. Google has previously said that Fitbit data will be kept separate from ad personalization, and that privacy protections will remain in place. Whether that holds long-term remains to be seen, but for now, the messaging continues to emphasise user control and transparency.
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Still, the email marks a turning point. Fitbit, once an independent company with its own identity and login system, is gradually dissapearing. The old Fitbit account structure will be gone for good. For anyone still on the fence about the Google acquisition or concerned about data privacy, this might be the final push to reconsider their use of the platform.
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