Starting November 28, select Fitbit smartwatches will no longer allow the download or update of third-party apps and clock faces. Fitbit models affected include the Versa, Versa 2, Versa 3, Versa 4, Sense, and Sense 2.
What’s Changing
Users of the listed Fitbit devices will lose access to the Fitbit App Gallery’s third-party clock faces and apps. Existing installations will continue to function, but once deleted or removed—either manually or via a factory reset—they cannot be reinstalled after the cut-off date.
Developer Impact
For developers, the shift means no more new uploads or updates for clock faces and apps targeting those devices. Before November 28, developers may still download their existing creations or request removal from the gallery. After that date, administrative tools for managing content in the Fitbit App Gallery will be retired.
This change underscores Google’s move away from Fitbit’s standalone OS in favor of Wear OS and the Pixel Watch lineup. Given this strategic shift, continued support for models like Sense 2 and Versa 4—both nearing end-of-sale—seems unlikely.
Timeline & What You Should Do
- By Nov 28: You can still install or update third-party apps and clock faces. Developers can make changes and remove content.
- After Nov 28: Only Fitbit’s and Google’s own clock faces and apps will remain available for these devices. Previously installed third-party items will still run, but no new downloads or reinstalls.
Why this matters: For many users, custom clock faces and third-party apps are big draws of smartwatches. Losing that ecosystem reduces flexibility and personalization, effectively locking down software to what Fitbit and Google directly provide. The company seems to be consolidating focus on Wear OS and newer hardware, signaling that older Fitbit-only devices are being phased out—not just in features, but in philosophy.
In short: if you’ve been relying on or developing for third-party clock faces or apps on these Fitbit devices, treat November 28 as a hard deadline. After that, expect a more closed, curated experience—less creative control for users, and limited opportunity for developers in the Fitbit App Gallery.
