Owning an older Fitbit smartwatch increasingly feels like watching its once-crowded toolbox empty out, one feature at a time. Google has already trimmed music features, restricted third-party apps on newer models, and removed familiar Fitbit perks during the move to Google Health. Now, another door is closing, and this time even a factory reset could cost you something you can’t get back.
Starting November 28, 2026, Google’s Fitbit App Gallery will stop offering third-party apps and clock faces, leaving only those made by Fitbit and Google. The company confirmed the change in an official community announcement, with an updated support page spelling out what it means for existing installations and future downloads.
