Myfitnesspal Down (2024)

FAQs

Is MyFitnessPal app down? ›

User reports indicate no current problems at My Fitness Pal.

Baseline calories are often underestimated

Most often, MyFitnessPal grossly underestimates its users' calorie requirements. It doesn't take nearly enough variables into account. For example, it tells me I should be eating 2000 calories per day to maintain my weight, when in fact that number is upwards of 3000.

First, try logging into your account on our website using the same credentials to see if that works. If not, then we recommend resetting your password. You should be able to reset your password by tapping the "Forgot password?" link on the log in page or by visiting this webpage here.

Go to your device's settings, find the MyFitnessPal app, and clear its cache and data. Reinstall the App:If clearing the app's data doesn't work, you can try uninstalling and then reinstalling the MyFitnessPal app. This can help resolve any potential app-related issues.

Is MyFitnessPal free to use? Yes! The standard features of MyFitnessPal are free to use, and creating a basic account is free. The MyFitnessPal app is available to download for free on iOS and Android.

This research suggests that My Fitness Pal is widely used in an eating disorder population and is perceived as contributing to eating disorder symptoms. Further research is needed to clarify the role calorie tracking applications play within a sample of individuals with eating disorders.

Disordered Eating or Eating Disorders

Apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom that ask users to track calories and weight consistently could be inappropriate or even dangerous for those with a history of disordered eating or diagnosed eating disorders.

MyFitnessPal and other nutrition tracking apps aren't inherently bad, if you use them with caution. For me, using this app caused me to fall into unhealthy behaviors that I needed to break away from. It was so freeing to hit that delete button, and I want you to do the same if you're feeling this way too.

Try clearing the app or browser cache and cookies to fix issues with the MyFitnessPal Android app not working. If nothing works, you might want to delete and reinstall the app.

Why is MyFitnessPal no longer compatible with my phone? ›

Please keep in mind that our app is only compatible with iOS devices running iOS 14 or higher, and Android devices running Android 9.0 or higher. If you have an Operating System version lower than 9.0 (Android) or 14.0 (iOS), these versions may temporarily offer limited access.

As of October 1, 2022, Barcode Scan will be available only with a Premium subscription. Read more about this change here. In order to use the barcode feature, you will need a Premium subscription, along with a device that has a rear camera option.

Activating Step Tracking

To turn on (or turn off) the Step Tracking feature: In the app's "More" page, tap "Settings" then "Steps." If you are already linked to an Activity Tracker that's compatible with MyFitnessPal Step Tracking, tap that item in the list of options.

Try clearing the app or browser cache and cookies to fix issues with the MyFitnessPal Android app not working. If nothing works, you might want to delete and reinstall the app.

If Fitness Tracking has not been enabled on your iPhone, any app that tracks your activity, including the Fitness app, cannot work properly. Therefore, you need to enable Fitness Tracking on your iPhone. Step 1: Head to Settings > Privacy & Security, and then choose Motion & Fitness.

Launch the "Settings" app on your device, then tap "Privacy" then "Camera" and set MyFitnessPal to "on." If this feature is enabled, we recommend uninstalling and reinstalling the app. Please make sure that you know your password as well as confirmed that your data is saved on our website at www.myfitnesspal.com.

If the Watch app is unresponsive communicating with the iPhone, exiting and re-launching the Watch app is usually enough to cause un-synced data to process. In some cases it may also be helpful to tap More > Sync on the MyFitnessPal iPhone app.