Stack small habits on things you already do
“After I brush my teeth, I will do 5 squats.” Habit stacking uses something you already do every day as the cue for a new habit. Little Habit helps you build the chain and keep it going.
What habit experts say
What habit researchers agree on: keep it small, build on what you already do, and let it run without thinking.
“One of the best ways to build a new habit is to identify a current habit you already do each day and then stack your new behavior on top.”
James ClearAuthor of Atomic Habits “Take a behavior you want, make it tiny, and find where it fits naturally in your life.”
BJ FoggStanford professor, author of Tiny Habits “Champions don't do extraordinary things. They do ordinary things, but they do them without thinking.”
Charles DuhiggAuthor of The Power of Habit
Three questions
Each main screen answers one question with one picture.
Today
What do I do now?
Your habit chains in the order of your day, with the next habit highlighted. Checks are saved even when you're offline.
Records
Am I on track?
A heatmap for each habit. Done, missed, and rest days look different, not just in color.
Insights
What should I change?
One finding at a time, like which trigger works best or which day you tend to miss.
Built for real days
Each square fills in on the terms of your real day.
- Your day starts when you choose. A check at 1 AM still counts for the night before.
- Forgot to check? You can still check yesterday's habits today.
- Some habits are just a few times a week. They're judged by the week, not the day.
- All your records are kept for free. Subscribing never hides what you've done.
Plans for every goal
Example stacks you can copy for your own goal. Change the words to fit your day.
A plan for students
Attach study habits to things you already do every school day: getting ready, coming home, going to bed. Start with one stack and add more once it sticks.
Morning
↳ After I finish getting ready for school
- Pick one subject to focus on today
- Review 5 vocabulary words
After school
↳ After I get home and put down my bag
- Sum up today's class in 3 lines
- Start one homework task
Night
↳ After I brush my teeth before bed
- Check tomorrow's timetable
- Leave my phone to charge outside my room
- During exams, make heavy habits a few times a week (like 2 workbook pages, 4 times a week) so one busy day doesn't break your streak.
- Studying late? Your day starts when you choose, so a check at 1 AM still counts for the night before.
- Use school-day habits on weekdays only and keep weekends as rest days. Rest days never count as missed.
- Habits, stacks, and checks are free, so you can start without a card.
A plan for people planning to exercise
Don't wait for motivation. Start so small you can't say no, right after something you already do. Showing up every day matters more than a hard workout once in a while.
Morning
↳ After I turn off my alarm
- Drink a glass of water
- Stretch for 2 minutes
Evening
↳ After I get home from work and take off my shoes
- Change into workout clothes
- Do 10 squats
Night
↳ After I brush my teeth
- Hold a plank for 30 seconds
- Decide when I'll work out tomorrow
- Going to the gym 3 times a week? Make it a few-times-a-week habit. It's judged by the week, not each day.
- Grow slowly: once 10 squats feel easy for two weeks, add five more.
- Put recovery days in your schedule as rest days so they never count as missed.
- Your heatmap shows whether you're showing up, even on days you only did the minimum.
A plan for people planning a diet
Track small actions you can do every day, not the number on the scale. Tie each one to a meal or routine you already have.
Morning
↳ After I make my morning coffee
- Drink a glass of water first
- Decide what I'll have for lunch
Meals
↳ After I sit down at the table
- Start with a plate of vegetables
- Put my spoon down between bites
Evening
↳ After I finish dinner
- Take a 10-minute walk
- Brush my teeth to close the kitchen for the night
- Ate out and missed one? You can still check yesterday's habits today, and tomorrow is a new day.
- Keep weekends flexible with few-times-a-week habits instead of daily rules.
- Insights show which meal routine sticks best, so you know what to keep.
- If you have a health condition or a specific weight goal, talk to a doctor or dietitian about what's right for you.
Pricing
Little Habit is in beta. Every feature is free until paid plans start, and we'll tell you in advance.
Frequently asked questions
What is habit stacking?
Habit stacking means attaching a new habit to something you already do every day, like “After I brush my teeth, I will do 5 squats.” The routine you already have becomes the cue, so you don't have to rely on memory or motivation.
Is Little Habit free?
Yes. During the beta every feature is free, including the full heatmap, deeper insights, AI habit designs, and weekly AI advice. If paid plans start later, we'll tell you in advance.
What if I forget to check off a habit?
You can still check yesterday's habits today. After that the day is closed and its record stays as it is.
I often stay up past midnight. Which day does a late check count for?
You choose when your day starts. If your day starts at 4 AM, a check at 1 AM counts for the night before.
Can I track habits I only do a few times a week?
Yes. Set a habit to a number of times per week and it's judged by the week, not each day. Rest days never count as missed.
Do I need to install an app?
No. Little Habit runs in your browser, and you can add it to your home screen. Checks you make offline are saved and sent when you're back online.