Goal Tracker

Beyond a Bare Progress Bar

Knowing you're "40% done" doesn't tell you whether you're actually going to hit your deadline. This tool does the small bit of math most basic trackers skip — comparing your progress rate against the time you have left — so you find out you're falling behind while there's still time to do something about it.

How to Use This Tool

1. 1Set a goalA name, target date, and optionally a numeric target (like a savings amount or a book count).
2. 2Check in with your progressLog your current value whenever you make progress.
3. 3See your pace statusOn Track, Ahead, Behind, or Overdue — calculated from time elapsed vs. progress made.
4. 4Adjust your effort accordinglyA "Behind Pace" flag early is far more useful than discovering it at the deadline.

Good to Know

• The pace calculation compares how much time has elapsed against how much progress you've actually made — a goal that's "30% done at 30% of the time" is genuinely on track, not just "not finished yet."
• This small bit of math is what most basic goal trackers skip — a bare progress bar tells you how far you've come, but not whether you're actually going to make it by the deadline.
• Goals without a numeric target still track against the deadline itself, useful for simpler goals that aren't naturally measured by a number.
• Everything is saved in your browser's local storage, no account needed.

Frequently Asked Questions