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2024 Year in Review

By WeightWatchers
Published December 24, 2024
Polaroids of WeightWatchers members having fun on top of a sparkly backgroundPolaroids of WeightWatchers members having fun on top of a sparkly background

The big numbers


It’s been real, 2024. Really yum. Really fun. Really healthy, but in that live-your-life kinda way. And we did it together, as the WeightWatchers community always does.

1.5 trillion steps walked, 3.6 billion points tracked, 3.7 million workshop check-ins, all resulting in 10.8 million pounds lost
1.5 trillion steps walked, 3.6 billion points tracked, 3.7 million workshop check-ins, all resulting in 10.8 million pounds lost

The food hall of fame

Did our members eat healthy? Yes. Did they eat deliciously? Also yes. Here, the 2024 inductees into our very first Food Hall of Fame.

Feb 5 was the most tracked day of 2024. Last minute prep for Valentines, anyone?

Nov 29 was the least tracked day of the year. We get it. You were shopping. 

Top 10 tracked zero point foods are eggs, bananas, chicken breast, apples, blueberries, strawberries, grapes, tossed salad (no dressing), tomatoes, plain fat-free greek yogurt
Top 10 tracked zero point foods are eggs, bananas, chicken breast, apples, blueberries, strawberries, grapes, tossed salad (no dressing), tomatoes, plain fat-free greek yogurt

Our members don’t need to track ZeroPoint Foods, but they love to anyway. BTW: We have 150+ new ones, like oats and potatoes.

The top 3 tracked recipes from WeightWatchers are high-protein sausage-egg breakfast bake, banana bread muffin, and two-ingredient dough
The top 3 tracked recipes from WeightWatchers are high-protein sausage-egg breakfast bake, banana bread muffin, and two-ingredient dough


High-protein sausage-egg breakfast bake, Banana bread muffins, Two-ingredient dough


Yes, chef! 5.1 million members created new recipes in the app. In ‘25, it’ll be easier than ever with our Recipe Analyzer, where you can upload any recipe from the web and tweak to your Points Budget.


213 million barcodes scanned

Our beloved Barcode Scanner put in work. And it scanned carbs the most: Tortillas, English muffins, and loads (loaves?) of bread. (We get it. You love bread!) 

And now, the Barcode Scanner has a sibling. Meet the Food Scanner. Take a picture of your plate, we’ll automatically calculate the Points.


Image of app screen with food scanner. Take a photo of your food to estimate its points.

Top things members told us they don’t track


  • Coffee, coffee creamers, milk
  • Condiments
  • Cooking oils (butter, olive)


Nothing to see here. At WeightWatchers, we’re about progress, not perfection. A dollop, a swirl, a pat–it’s all good, even if the app doesn’t know about it.


The activity zone


We like to move it, move it.

671 million activity points added

The top activities are the classics (walking, cycling, strength training), the double duties (gardening, walking the dog, doing laundry, mowing the lawn), and the spicy ones (having sex, pole dancing)
The top activities are the classics (walking, cycling, strength training), the double duties (gardening, walking the dog, doing laundry, mowing the lawn), and the spicy ones (having sex, pole dancing)

What's trending

Water sports Water aerobics, water walking, etc. climbed 20 spots (of top 100) since last year! 

Pickleball 🥒 The fastest-growing paddle sport is up 5 spots since last year!


Community corner


WeightWatchers started from a living room in Queens, now we’re here. More than 60 years later, the power of community is what keeps us strong.

1.4 million posts on connect, our community platform
1.4 million posts on connect, our community platform

Give WeightWatchers members props–as a community, they helped each other in small ways (celebrating non-scale victories) to big ways (supporting each other through major life events).

Our trending tags were hashtag go for the goal (our activity-based summer challenge is always a hot one), hashtag better together (when community members want to show their support, this is their go-to tag), and hashtag walking week (our 5th annual walking week encouraged members to go for daily strolls.) There were 1 million messages sent in the app chat.
Our trending tags were hashtag go for the goal (our activity-based summer challenge is always a hot one), hashtag better together (when community members want to show their support, this is their go-to tag), and hashtag walking week (our 5th annual walking week encouraged members to go for daily strolls.) There were 1 million messages sent in the app chat.

The group chat you want to be in—with members and Coaches who get you and want to see you win.

Our buzzy groups were GLP-1 Program, LGBTQIA+, and Body Acceptance. There were 235 thousand community events and workshops held.
Our buzzy groups were GLP-1 Program, LGBTQIA+, and Body Acceptance. There were 235 thousand community events and workshops held.

Morning or night, virtual or IRL, behavior techniques or chef cook alongs, we meet you where you are.

Find your Workshop

Top community events

Coach Cook Alongs Most popular recipe? Pumpkin turkey chilli. Check #cookwithme on Connect for more.

Cooking Basics Most popular session— Appliance 101: The Air Fryer!

The Body Collective Listening Parties Over 1.2K got together to discuss our podcast to share their fresh takes on the weight conversation.


The science center


Year after year, we lead with science—so we can bring you the health you deserve. Always.

We hit 175 published clinical research papers–a milestone that revealed life-changing data about our clinically proven Points® program.

3.5x^ more effective than standard nutritional guidance

 ^Based on a 6-month randomized controlled trial (n=376) that compared participants following WW to those given standard nutritional guidelines alone. Palacios et al. 2024. Manuscript under review. Funded by WW International, Inc.


2x better quality of life


Our members reported a 16% increase in their overall quality of life when compared to standard nutritional guidance.* What improved?



What improved was physical function, self-esteem, sex life, and work

*Based on a 6-month randomized controlled trial (n=376) that compared participants following WW to those given standard nutritional guidelines alone,  the WW group showed 2x greater improvement in overall score of weight-related quality of life (11 point increase), compared to the control which only improved by 5.4. Palacios et al. 2024. Manuscript in draft. Funded by WW International, Inc


84% of members say we helped them lose weight in a healthy way.**


**Based on survey responses of intervention participants in a 6-month WW Points Program randomized controlled trial at Georgia Southern University 2023. Funded by WW International, Inc.


 WeightWatchers Clinic, which provides access to weight-loss medications, a GLP-1 program, and 360-degree support had a huge impact this year. Here’s a rundown of the numbers: 

Our members lost up to 56% more weight by combining our points program with weight-loss medication. Our members list 21% of their weight in 12 months on average with a GLP-1 medication. Members saved 70 thousand hours of their time. By conducting over 3.5 million stock checks for weight-loss medications, we saved our Clinic members an estimated 8 years' worth of valuable time.
Our members lost up to 56% more weight by combining our points program with weight-loss medication. Our members list 21% of their weight in 12 months on average with a GLP-1 medication. Members saved 70 thousand hours of their time. By conducting over 3.5 million stock checks for weight-loss medications, we saved our Clinic members an estimated 8 years' worth of valuable time.

After more than 60 years, we’re still the trusted leader in weight loss. US News & World Report named us the… 


#1 Best Diet–again! (that makes 14 years in a row)†

†U.S. News & World Report ranked WW the #1 Best Diet for Weight Loss for 14 years in a row (2011–2023)