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January 4, 2024

1.1.40 Release

Rize 1.1.40 fixes a bug where starting a focus session from the Toast notification would occasionally fail, so the button now works reliably.

December 29, 2023

1.1.39 Release - Improved Distraction Blocker

Rize 1.1.39 simplifies the Distraction Blocker UI to two clear options and lets you mark app or website categories as non-distracting for a session.

December 27, 2023

Project, Session, and Events Data Export

Export your Projects, Sessions, and Events data as CSV from Settings. Pick what to export and a time range, and Rize emails you the file.

December 26, 2023

1.1.38 Release

Benefit from improved functionality and stability with the latest bug fixes and minor enhancements in Rize version 1.1.38.

December 26, 2023

New Home Navigation and View Options

The Home tab now lets you switch quickly between Calendar and Timeline views and check your weekly and monthly stats without leaving the page.

December 26, 2023

Redact Tracked Data Privacy Setting

Enhance your data privacy by permanently removing identifying information like app names and URLs from all previously tracked data.

December 13, 2023

1.137 Release

Rize 1.1.37 is a maintenance release with bug fixes that improve the stability and reliability of the desktop time tracking app.

December 8, 2023

1.1.36 Release

Rize 1.1.36 updates the macOS Distraction Blocker to return you to your previous window after dismissal and disables the time zone check on Sonoma.

November 17, 2023

1.1.23 Release - Distraction Blocker Improvements

Improve your focus with the updated Distraction Blocker, including new settings, flexible notification options, and the "urge surfing" feature.

November 15, 2023

1.1.18 Release

Rize 1.1.18 fixes a bug where the Distraction Blocker ignored the threshold set in your notification settings, so blocking now triggers correctly.

November 13, 2023

1.1.13 Release

Rize 1.1.13 adds native OperaGX support for URL categorization on macOS, updates the categories page and distraction blocker settings, and fixes bugs.

November 13, 2023

Updated Categories Page & Distraction Blocker Setting

The updated Categories page makes it easier to toggle Focus and Work categories, idle detection exemptions, and distraction blocker triggers.

October 27, 2023

1.1.8 Release

Rize 1.1.8 adds Orion browser support for URL categorization and fixes a bug that blocked tracking rules from loading on first app open.

October 19, 2023

1.1.5 Release

Achieve balanced workdays with the new Full Screen Break Mode and more accurate tracking with bug fixes in Rize version 1.1.5.

October 19, 2023

Full Screen Break Mode

Maximize your downtime with Full Screen Break Mode to ensure you fully step away from your computer during breaks.

October 2, 2023

macOS Menu Bar Widget

Rize v1.0.24 adds the option to show widget information in the macOS menu bar. Enable it under Widget > Show in Menu Bar. Not available on Windows.

September 27, 2023

1.0.22 Release

Rize 1.0.22 fixes tracking rules not updating when changing distraction categories and adds a new in-app tutorial for new users.

September 26, 2023

1.0.19 Release

Rize 1.0.19 includes bug fixes, shows your current version under Check for Updates, and adds a Reset Local Cache option for troubleshooting.

September 19, 2023

Distraction Blocker v1

Stay focused and enhance your productivity by using the new Distraction Blocker to block apps during focus sessions.

September 19, 2023

Granular Tracking Rule Privacy Settings

Enhance your data privacy with granular tracking rule settings, allowing you to control which window titles and URLs are tracked.