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URGENT: Fitbit users now have until May to migrate to a Google account

GadgetsNewsTechFitbit users now have until May to migrate to a Google accountThe original February 2nd deadline has been bumped back a few months to May 19th.The original February 2nd deadline has been bumped back a few months to May 19th.by Stevie BonifieldJan 30, 2026, 8:25 PM UTCLinkShareGiftImage: The VergeStevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming, and AI.Fitbit users who are holding out on moving their data over to a Google account now have until May 19th, 2026 to make the switch.

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• The previous deadline was just days away on February 2nd, but that date has been updated on Googles help page for Fitbit account migration.The post also now specifies that, You can still download or delete your data any time before we begin processing data deletions on July 15, 2026.
• Google had already noted that Fitbit account data would be deleted, but now users have a specific timeframe for when thats happening and it looks like theyll have a couple extra months to download their Fitbit data even after the new account migration deadline.This isnt the first time Google has delayed the cut-off date for Fitbit account migrations, which were originally slated for 2025 before getting pushed back to February 2nd.
• After the deadline, now May 19th, Fitbit users will lose access to their accounts and the historical data tied to those accounts, unless they download that data or choose to keep it when migrating to a Google account.Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Stevie BonifieldFitnessGadgetsGoogleNewsTechWearableMost PopularMost PopularTesla throws in the towel on car salesGoogles AI helped me make bad Nintendo knockoffsMicrosoft is working to rebuild trust in WindowsApples second biggest acquisition ever is an AI company that listens to silent speechBest gas masksThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice.

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