Google Extends Fitbit Migration Deadline to May 19, 2026

Google has extended the deadline for Fitbit users to migrate their accounts to Google accounts until May 19, 2026, providing additional time for those still using legacy Fitbit credentials to transition without losing access to their devices and data.

The extension, announced quietly on a Google support page, pushes back what was previously set as the final cutoff on February 2, 2026. This marks the second delay in the process, following an earlier postponement from an original target sometime in 2025. Users who fail to migrate by the new date will no longer be able to access Fitbit services, including syncing data from their fitness trackers. However, Google has stated that individuals can download or delete their account data at any time before deletions begin on July 15, 2026.

The requirement stems from Google's 2021 acquisition of Fitbit, which it purchased for more than $2 billion after announcing the deal in 2019. Since the completion of the acquisition, Google has gradually integrated Fitbit's ecosystem into its own. New Fitbit devices activated since 2023 and new account sign-ups have already mandated the use of Google accounts. For existing users with standalone Fitbit...