YoTrackr is a web app that you can install from your browser. An installed copy opens in its own window without browser tabs, has its own icon, and is the most reliable way to get reminder notifications. There is no separate Windows or Mac installer to download.
The quickest way: the Install app button
When your browser can install YoTrackr, an Install app button appears at the top of the app, next to the search box. On a phone it is in the account menu (tap your initial at the top right). Click it and confirm in the browser's own window. On an iPhone or iPad it shows the three steps below, because Apple does not allow a one-tap install. The button is hidden once the app is installed, in Firefox on a computer, and while your browser has not offered the install yet (Chrome decides when, so it may appear after you have used the app for a little while). If you do not see it, use the steps below.
How to install it
| Where | Browser | Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Computer | Chrome or Edge | Click the install icon at the right end of the address bar, or open the browser menu and choose Install YoTrackr. Confirm. |
| Android | Chrome | Open the menu (three dots) and choose Install app or Add to Home screen. |
| iPhone and iPad | Safari | Tap Share, then Add to Home Screen. |
Chrome or Edge on a computer
- Open YoTrackr in the browser.
- Click the install icon at the right end of the address bar (a small monitor with an arrow), or open the browser menu and choose Install YoTrackr.
- Confirm. The app opens in its own window and appears in your Start menu or Applications folder.
Android (Chrome)
- Open YoTrackr in Chrome.
- Open the menu (three dots) and choose Install app or Add to Home screen.
- Open YoTrackr from the new icon.
iPhone and iPad (Safari)
- Open YoTrackr in Safari. Other iOS browsers cannot install web apps.
- Tap the Share button, then Add to Home Screen.
- Open YoTrackr from the Home Screen icon. On iOS, notifications work only for an app added this way, and need iOS 16.4 or newer.
Firefox on a computer may not offer to install web apps. If you do not see the option, use Chrome or Edge, or bookmark the page.
After installing
Sign in again if asked, because an installed app keeps its own browser storage. Your items, wishlist and settings are saved to your account on every plan, so they appear once you sign in. Things tied to one browser, such as automatic backup copies and the Google Drive or Dropbox connection, stay in the browser where you set them up. See where your data lives, and using several devices.
An installed app can show up as its own device in your device list. See seats and devices per plan.
Why install it for reminders
In-app reminders are produced by the app itself, so YoTrackr has to be open at or after your reminder time. An installed app is easier to leave open than a browser tab. Reminder emails, on Pro and Team, do not need the app open. See set up renewal alerts.
Uninstalling
Open the installed app's menu (or your system's app list) and choose Uninstall. Your account and your saved items are not affected.
If the install option does not appear
| Check | Why |
|---|---|
| You are on the real site address | Browsers offer to install only from the site itself. |
| You are not in a private window | Private windows do not offer installs. |
| Your browser is up to date | Older versions may not support it. |
| You are not already running the installed app | The option is hidden once it is installed. |
Common questions
Is the installed app different from the website? No. It is the same app in its own window.
Do I need to install it? No. The website works in any browser. Installing mainly helps with reminders and quick access.
Will I lose data if I uninstall? No. Your items are saved in your account.