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Practical writing about counting days, choosing a sobriety app and supporting someone who is cutting out alcohol. Never medical advice.
Academy
Case study · November 1, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Support a Sober Friend (and What to Skip)
What to say, what to ask and what to leave alone when a friend stops drinking, with an example of a good week and a bad one. A kind guide for supporters.
Opinion · November 1, 2026 · 6 min read
Sobriety Clocks: What They Show and What They Miss
A sobriety clock counts time since your last drink. It's useful, but it can mislead after a restart. Here's what to look for in one that stays kind.
Opinion · October 31, 2026 · 6 min read
Alcohol Tracker or Sobriety Counter: Which Do You Need?
An alcohol tracker logs every drink. A sobriety counter counts days without. Here's how to tell which one fits your goal, with a quick decision table.
Skyscraper guide · October 31, 2026 · 6 min read
Sobriety Milestones: From Day 1 to Year 1 and Beyond
Day 1, a week, 30, 90, 180, 270 and 365 days: what each sobriety milestone means, how to mark it, and how to find your own dates. Free dates tool.
Data study · October 30, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Count Days Sober: Rules, Leap Years, Restarts
Day 0 or day 1? Leap years? A restart? Here are the counting rules, with worked examples and a table, so your sober days always add up.
Deep-dive · October 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Is Your Sober Days Counter App Private? A Checklist
What does your sober days counter app collect, and who sees it? A five-minute privacy check you can run on any app, using its own store listing.
How-to · October 29, 2026 · 6 min read
How Long Have I Been Sober? Work It Out in 3 Steps
Lost track of your sober days? Pick a start date, count calendar days, then check it with a calculator. Takes two minutes. Try the free calculator.
Listicle · October 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Sobriety Counter App: 7 Checks Before You Download
Seven plain checks to run before you trust a sobriety counter app with your date: cost, account, privacy, restarts and more. Read the list, then pick.
News
Preparation guide · November 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Dry January Tracker: Set One Up Before 2027
Dry January 2027 is two months off. Set up a tracker now, work out your key dates and plan for a slip. Free counter, no account needed.
Trend commentary · November 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Fewer Americans Are Drinking: What 54% Means
Gallup's 2026 poll finds 54% of US adults drink, matching a record low. What the number does and doesn't tell you if you're counting days. Read the take.
Newsjacking · November 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Sober October Is Over. What to Do With Your Count
Sober October ended on 31 October. Keep your count, take a break or carry on? Three honest options and a quick way to see your numbers. Free counter.
Reviews
Tool comparison · November 4, 2026 · 6 min read
Sober Tracker App Round-Up: Four Options, Side by Side
Dry100, Sobers, Nomo and I Am Sober compared on price, supporters, community and ads. Find the right sober tracker app for you in five minutes.
Review · November 4, 2026 · 6 min read
Nomo Sobriety Clocks Review: Strengths and Trade-Offs
Nomo Sobriety Clocks reviewed from its App Store listing: free clocks, accountability partners, journaling and ads. Who it fits, and what to check.
Review · November 4, 2026 · 6 min read
Sobers App Review: A Companion for 12-Step Recovery
A review of the Sobers app from its public GitHub page: sponsor-sponsee tasks, day counters, 12-step readings. Who it fits, and what we couldn't confirm.
Review · November 3, 2026 · 6 min read
I Am Sober App Review: Who It Suits, Who It Doesn't
We read I Am Sober's public listings: counter, daily pledge, groups and a Plus tier. Here's where it's strong, what to check first, and who it suits.