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Start Free Trial1.1.36 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Full Screen Break Mode
Maximize your downtime with Full Screen Break Mode to ensure you fully step away from your computer during breaks.
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.
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.
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.
Distraction Blocker v1
Stay focused and enhance your productivity by using the new Distraction Blocker to block apps during focus sessions.
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.
Import and Export Tracking Rules
Easily manage and share your tracking configurations by importing and exporting tracking rules using CSV files.
Improved Desktop Widget
The desktop widget now has a menu to pause tracking or start focus sessions, breaks, and meetings, and hides briefly when you scroll over it.
New and Improved Tracking Rules
Get more control over your time tracking with granular privacy settings and new role-based tracking rule packages.
Tracking Rule Packages
Add flexibility to how you track your time by using tracking rule packages to easily switch between different tracking rule settings.
View Ongoing Categorization Updates
In the Rize Beta app you can now watch categorization updates in real time. Click the info bar after making a change to see updates in progress.
The Rize Session Timer
The new Rize Session Timer lets you start Focus Sessions, Breaks, and Meetings, pick durations and focus music, and rate each session's focus.
Customize the start of your day in Rize
Your day in Rize now runs from 4am to 4am by default to support work across midnight, and you can customize the start time in settings.
