What’s New

Have a favorite account? Or at least one you check in on regularly? Don't worry, we won't tell the others. Now you can star the accounts that are most important to you and they’ll show up in a new Starred Accounts section at the top of your Accounts list. Star your checking account to watch the balance go up as you get a month ahead. Star your credit card account to watch the balance go down as you pay off debt. Star the high-yield savings account where you’ve been putting your vacation dollars and imagine the sand between your toes. To track whatever matters most, simply add a star.

Great news! You can now give a 3-month YNAB subscription for just $34.99. It’s the perfect gift for grads, newlyweds, or cousin Kelly—you know, the one who could really use YNAB.

Let’s face it: this beats socks, candles, or that poor succulent still clinging to life on the windowsill from the last round of gifts.

It’s thoughtful. It’s practical. And dare we say, it might just be life-changing.

We’ve been busy behind the scenes with updates aimed squarely at one pivotal moment: the very beginning. You know, that split second when someone downloads YNAB, opens the app, and thinks, “...now what?”

Now, new YNABers are greeted with a friendly little “trailer”—a gentle intro to the YNAB way of thinking about money. Spoiler alert: it involves buying a plant. 🌿 (Yes, a plant.) For you, oh devoted current YNABer, this means less explaining needed to the folks you refer about spendfulness and the joys therein (but by all means, if you want to, we won’t stop you), and more new people that immediately “get” that we’re not your typical money app. 

This is just the beginning of a better beginning. More goodness to come for new YNABers—and as always, we’re glad you’re here.

Good news, YNABers—the power to undo recent money moves is now at your fingertips! 🙌

On both iOS and Android you can now quickly undo recent money movements and assignments right from your mobile device! Accidentally assigned a few dollars into the wrong category? No problem. Change your mind about where you want your money to go? Easy fix.

Just tap the overflow menu (the three dots on the top left of the Budget tab), select Undo, and—like magic—your most recent move never happened. On iOS you can also open the Recent Moves page from that same menu and swipe left to undo any other recent move you’ve made. And don’t worry! We’ve added a redo option for your most recent action, too. In other words, you can undo your undo. Everyone needs a do-over from time to time!

It’s easier than ever to ensure every dollar has the right job, so you can build your plan without second-guessing.

Now when you tap on an imported transaction from Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Costco, eBay, Kroger, Sam’s Club, SquareUp, Target, Venmo, or Walmart on your iOS or Android device, you’ll see a link to your order history. No more combing through Costco receipts or grilling your loved one about everything in that Amazon package. 

Tap the link and all the secrets of your Target order will be revealed: the compression socks you bought for your dog to wear during thunderstorms, and the box of frosted dog donuts to spoil her rotten. We won’t tell anyone if you categorize them as “Vet expenses.”

Getting a month ahead is one of the biggest game-changers for your financial clarity and peace of mind. And now we’re making it even easier to get there! With new, spendful, guidance in the Spotlight tab (on iOS—Android coming soon!) and Inspector (on web), you’ll have a clear view of your progress.

Check out the new Assigned in the Future section in Spotlight (or the Inspector on the Web), where you’ll see a month-by-month breakdown of how much you’ve assigned into the future—along with a handy pie chart that shows just how close you are to fully funding next month. Need a nudge? Tap any future month to enter Assign mode and move money forward with confidence. Ready to say goodbye to paycheck-to-paycheck stress? Your month-ahead journey starts now!

Introducing Spotlight—a new area of the app designed to help you build a flexible plan that reflects your values. See clear, actionable alerts in priority order so you always know what to tackle next. Pin key categories to the top of your screen, and get a quick snapshot of your plan and your spending with the new monthly summary.

Your money, in clear view and aligned with what matters most? That’s you in the spotlight.

Attention developers—our Public API just got better! In addition to some visual updates and polish, we've added some new, frequently requested, features 🎉

1. A brand-new Python client library.
2. Support for updating and deleting scheduled transactions.
3. Support for fetching transactions for a specific month.
4. Support for updating target amounts for categories.
   

Not a developer? You can still use and benefit from the YNAB's API by connecting one of over 50 apps that are built on top of it. And while we love to shout about it here on the What's New page, we also have an API Changelog to keep you in the loop on all the latest updates. Happy building! 🚀

Ever wondered what it actually costs to live your life each month? Now you don’t have to guess. With edit plan, you’ll see exactly what a month of you costs. YNAB will now add up all your targets—and display the total stacked up against your expected income.

This number will be your new best friend, especially if you’re planning a move, considering a career change, adjusting your lifestyle, or just curious about your monthly margin. Plus, we didn’t stop there: we’ve also added suggested amounts for your targets based on your past spending. (Yeah, we’re fancy like that.)

To find it, just hop into Edit Plan, enter your expected income, and see the magic happen. Don’t just stroll over to check it out—RUN. 

For ages, YNABers have wanted to proudly show off their spendfulness plans to friends, family members, and unsuspecting baristas. One little snag: giving someone a grand tour of your YNAB setup also meant revealing your balances. Fret no more. A veil of privacy is now upon us! 

Introducing Hide Amounts! Now you can proudly showcase your YNAB without compromising your financial privacy—your important numbers will just be little dots. Teach a friend, swap category ideas, and take pride in sharing your up-and-to-the-right net worth chart—with no numbers bared.