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Tracking Rules Overview

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This page applies to workspaces that have not migrated yet. Migrated workspaces use Labels and App & Website Rules instead, and no longer have these settings.

What are tracking rules?​

Tracking rules are the logic Rize uses to categorize your time automatically. Each rule matches specific apps, websites, URLs, or window titles and assigns them to a Category - helping you stay organized without manual input.

Think of tracking rules as the behind-the-scenes system that tells Rize, "Whenever you see X app, categorize it as Y category."

How tracking rules are created​

There are two ways tracking rules get created:

  1. Automatically by AI - Rize auto-categorizes your activity based on your job title and custom categories list.

  2. Manually by You - You can create custom rules from Settings > App & Website Rules.

Viewing and editing your tracking rules​

Screenshot showing the Tracking Rule Onboarding

You can manage all your rules from Settings > App & Website Rules. In this section, you can:

  • Search and filter rules and
  • Edit a rule's category
  • Add new advanced logic rules (e.g., match by partial URL or window title)
  • Delete or disable outdated rules
  • Recalibrate all rules

You can create highly customizable rules, so you can tailor your setup to match exactly how you work.