Free habit builder
Create a custom habit
Build any habit you want to track, from drinking more water to a full morning routine. Choose one of four habit types, add reminders, and add it to the Habigrow habit tracker in one tap.
4 types of habits you can track
Most habit trackers only offer a checkbox. Habigrow lets you match the habit to how you actually do it.
Yes or no habits
For habits that are simply done or not done today.
- Make the bed
- Take vitamins
- No phone in bed
Count habits
For habits you repeat or measure, with a daily target.
- Drink 8 glasses of water
- Read 10 pages
- Do 20 push-ups
Timer habits
PremiumFor habits measured in time, tracked with a built-in timer.
- Meditate 10 minutes
- Walk 20 minutes
- Deep work 25 minutes
Checklist habits
PremiumFor routines with several steps you want done together.
- Morning routine
- Evening wind-down
- Weekly reset
How to build a custom habit, step by step
Name your habit
Give it a small, specific name like “Drink a glass of water after waking up”, pick an emoji icon, and add why it matters to you.
Choose a habit type
Pick how the app tracks it: yes or no, a count with a unit (8 glasses), a timer in minutes (10 minutes), or a checklist of steps for a routine.
Set the goal and priority
Choose whether you are building a good habit or breaking a bad one, set the difficulty and priority, and pick a colour.
Add reminders
Add one or more reminder times, ideally when you usually do the habit or right after something you already do.
Add to Habigrow
Tap the button to open the habit in the Habigrow app with everything filled in. Without the app, you go to Google Play or the App Store first.
Custom habit ideas to start with
| Habit | Type | Goal | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink water | Count | 8 glasses a day | Health |
| Read | Count | 10 pages a day | Learning |
| Meditate | Timer | 10 minutes a day | Mindfulness |
| Walk | Timer | 20 minutes a day | Fitness |
| Morning routine | Checklist | Water, stretch, plan the day | Productivity |
| Evening wind-down | Checklist | Dim lights, phone away, read | Sleep |
| No phone in bed | Yes or no | Break a bad habit | Sleep |
| Take vitamins | Yes or no | Once a day | Health |
Prefer a ready-made habit? Browse the habit library or start from a problem you want to fix.
Custom habit FAQ
How do I create a custom habit?
Name the habit, choose one of the four habit types (yes or no, count, timer or checklist), set the goal, add reminder times, and tap Add to Habigrow. The habit opens in the app with everything filled in.
What are the four types of habits in Habigrow?
Yes or no for habits that are simply done or not, count for habits with a daily number like 8 glasses of water, timer for habits measured in minutes like meditation, and checklist for routines with several steps.
Can I build a habit to break a bad habit?
Yes. Set the goal to “Break a bad habit” and use a yes-or-no habit such as “No phone in bed” or “No sugary drinks”, ticked off each day you stick to it.
Are timer and checklist habits free?
The free plan includes up to 3 yes-or-no or count habits. Timer and checklist habits are part of Habigrow Premium, along with unlimited habits, Google Drive backup and full insights, and Premium removes ads.
Do I need an account?
No. The habit is saved in the Habigrow app on your phone. An account is optional.
Can I share a custom habit with a friend?
Yes. Building a habit creates a link; anyone who opens it on their phone can add the same habit to their own Habigrow app.
How many reminders can a habit have?
As many as you need. Most habits work best with one reminder at the time you usually do them, or right after something you already do every day.