Don't remove Challenges & Adventures

Do not remove Challenges & Adventures! A lot us use these features to motivate us and connect. My kids are able to connect and do challenges with their friends too.

 

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LizzyFitbit
Premium User
Fitbit Moderator
Fitbit Moderator

Hi everyone, and thanks so much for sharing this Product Feedback! While we don’t currently have plans to release this feature, we always appreciate the passion and creativity that comes out of this Community. Since we know this idea is important to many of you, we have left voting open so that we can continue to track Community demand over time.


We're always striving to enhance Fitbit products and services, and your input is a big part of that process. We truly thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

FastRoadRunner
First Steps

Like to petition for challenges to be added back, I know so many people who have left Fitbit since the removal of challenges.

KellyB65
Jogger
First I am so disappointed that it was decided to have Challenges and Adventures stopped. Not a good decision in my opinion. Secondly, I hear that Google is supposed to be creating something similar to the challenges/adventures, is this ture? If so, when will this happen?
JonaDots
Recovery Runner
Fitbit is now incredibly dull without the fun competitions and adventures. Many of my friends have moved on to other fitness trackers solely for challenges.
WendyNC
Jogger

@Fitbit  PLEASE bring back challenges and adventures. They were the best part of the app, and the reason why many people used the app. We miss the challenges and adventures! The app is no fun, without them!

Sincerely,

Wendy 

Dkeunt
First Steps

I agree completely the Fitbit just isn't the same without them. I'm actually looking into getting a different device/app that my friends, family and I can all do challenges together on. It was so much fun trying to compete to see who could complete the challenges first. 

Chumfun
Base Runner
My long-distance friends and I invited each other to new challenges every week and though we tried out the private group option, it is not intuitive, there is no competition involved, and frankly it's a pain. Some of the invitees never see when messages are posted in the group, or can't post messages. It's really poorly designed and not inspiring.
c668
Base Runner

Please bring challenges back!!! Its practically the biggest part of having a Fitbit!  It motivated my friend and I! Come on! 

 

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kdawg7
First Steps

I miss fitbit bingo so much I got my one year premium so I could indulge in some fitbit bingo with my friends just to find its not there I am actually grieving.

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LoriKB
Stepping Up

There are so many people I know that are extremely unhappy about the decision to get rid of challenges. I find it hard to believe there are so few upvotes for this comment.  It is not credible.

SunsetRunner
Not applicable

The challenges were extremely motivating for me and my competitive friends. Bring back Bingo! I'm not walking nearly as much. The workouts in the Fitbit app just aren't as motivating as the challenges against friends.

Pugdogmom1955
First Steps

I do not like the Stridekick app we were forced to use and now I’m losing interest completely in stepping.  This app and device feel useless to me and NOT fun.  I still have no idea why you did what you did.

Is anyone else disappointed enough to look for other options besides FitBit? My whole family has them and used the challenges frequently. Now that my FitBit is failing, I feel no need to purchase a FitBit and will invest elsewhere and FitBit doesn't care a bit. Couldn't find a thread with others so started a new one.

Meiya
Keeping Pace

I cancelled my premium account when they discontinued public groups and challenges. When my Fitbit dies I won't buy another Fitbit nor will I buy a Google watch/tracker since Google is responsible for ruining the Fitbit app. It really does seem like they bought out the competition and want Fitbit to fail.

AGREED!

 

Mrsricho
Jogger

Yes bring back challenges , the only Reason I bought my third Fitbit was to keep doing the challenges 

katmcv
First Steps

I totally agree with you I loved doing the challenges , please bring them back and the bingo . 

brandy22287
Base Runner
Bring back challenges and adventures! Now that it's been a few months and we've had time to experience a more "streamlined" app, I think it's safe to say that most users would still very much prefer to have challenges. This was hands down the most motivating part of the app. It was also what made Fitbit stand above all the other fitness trackers.
JonaDots
Recovery Runner

Challenges are literally the only reason I got a Fitbit.  I don't want or need the streamlined update or features.  I completely agree, brandy!

Sjwhit
First Steps
Challenges are a great motivator!
Berrma
First Steps
I don't understand why you got rid of the competitions trails, badges, community of friends. This is what I bought my 4th watch. I will no longer be a fitbit user if u don't have the challenges.
SammyMT
Jogger

What made Fitbit unique were the challenges in the app.  Now that they have been eliminated, it is just another fitness tracker.  The best challenges were workweek hustle and weekend warrior.  Please bring them back!  I have a lot of friends that are disappointed and no longer interested in sticking with Fitbit.

MetalJess
Jogger

I have read multiple posts about people wanting different challenges back. I competed in all of them, and I loved every single one of them! It was what helped to motivate me. I realize that people are going to another app for challenges, but I don’t want to have to use two different apps for one thing. If I do have to switch to another app I’m also going to switch to an Apple Watch. I hear so many people say that they want challenges back and every comment from Fitbit is the same standard response, “we change our app frequently due to user demands, things that aren’t being utilized etc. I think that is a bunch of baloney!  I have multiple friends who have Fitbit watches, and every single one of them is disappointed that the challenges are gone. Not everybody thinks to come on the forum to report or vote. If you took the time to do a little research (Reddit, Facebook, Twitter) I think you would find many people for are requesting that you bring the challenges back. It’s unfortunate because I really enjoyed Fitbit but you are about to lose another customer.

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Laura64NJ
Stepping Up

I agree 100%

They need to listen to their customers and bring them back!!

Fdamji
Jogger
Need the challenges back. Without it fitbit has nothing on all other fitness watches.

The new app format sucks too. Need the percentage number back on main page.

These changes are ruining your products.
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