How to Use Year in Color
Click Any Day
Tap or click on any dot in the calendar grid. Each dot represents one day of your year.
Pick Your Mood
Choose from 7 mood options: Progress, Calm, Happy, Creative, Stressed, Bad Day, or Peak Day.
Add a Note
Optionally write a short note about your day to remember what made it special.
Watch It Grow
Over time, your year transforms into a colorful visualization of your emotional journey.
Why Track Your Mood?
Self-Awareness
Understand your emotional patterns and what triggers different moods. Recognizing patterns is the first step to positive change.
Spot Trends
See how your mood changes with seasons, work cycles, or life events. Our insights feature highlights patterns you might miss.
Build Streaks
Stay motivated with streak tracking. Consecutive days of journaling builds a healthy habit of self-reflection.
Private & Local
Your data stays on your device. No account required, no cloud storage, no one sees your journal but you.
Features
Customizable Moods
Change colors, add visual effects like shimmer or glow, and pick different shapes for each mood type.
Year Navigation
Look back at previous years or plan ahead. Your history is always accessible.
Monthly Filtering
Focus on a specific month to see detailed patterns within shorter time periods.
Insights Dashboard
View statistics, streak counts, mood breakdowns, and automatically detected patterns.
Works Offline
Once loaded, the app works without internet. Perfect for journaling anywhere.
Mobile Friendly
Designed for daily use on any device. Install it as an app on your phone for quick access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Year in Color free?
Yes, completely free to use with no hidden charges or premium features locked behind paywalls.
Where is my data stored?
All your mood data is stored locally in your browser's storage. We never upload or access your personal journal entries.
Can I use this on my phone?
Yes! The app is fully responsive and can be installed as a Progressive Web App (PWA) on iOS and Android for a native app experience.
Will I lose my data if I clear my browser?
Yes, clearing browser data will remove your mood entries. We recommend using the app in a browser you don't clear frequently, or installing it as a PWA.
Can I export my data?
Data export functionality is coming soon. For now, your data is safely stored in your browser.