Fitbit is owned by Alphabet (the United States, NASDAQ: GOOGL), which acquired the brand on 14 January 2021 for $2.1 billion.[1][2] Fitbit was founded in 2007 in San Francisco, California and was independent until 2021.
Fitbit made the step counter a mainstream object, selling clip-on trackers from 2009 and later smartwatches. Google acquired it in 2021 for about $2.1 billion, a deal European regulators cleared only after commitments not to use the health data for advertising.
Google acquired Fitbit for about $2.1 billion after a review lasting more than a year. The European Commission cleared it only against binding commitments not to use Fitbit health data for advertising and to keep rival wearables working with Android.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Fitbit?
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The parent company of Fitbit is Alphabet, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Fitbit American?
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Yes. Fitbit originated in the United States in 2007 and its owner, Alphabet, is also headquartered in the United States.
When did Alphabet buy Fitbit?
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Alphabet completed its acquisition of Fitbit on 14 January 2021, after announcing the deal on 1 November 2019. The deal was valued at $2.1 billion.
Who owned Fitbit before Alphabet?
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Fitbit was an independent company from its founding in 2007 in San Francisco, California until Alphabet acquired it in 2021.
Is Fitbit still owned by Alphabet?
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Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Fitbit is still owned by Alphabet. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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