⏰ Upcoming Renewals — Usage Guide

How to Track Subscription Renewals Before They Charge You

6 min read · Privacy Finance · Subscription Management

Subscription traps are real. This guide explains how to use the color-coded alert system to stay ahead of every billing date — without handing your data to a third-party service.

The Three Alert Zones

Upcoming Renewals uses a traffic-light system based on days remaining until the next billing date:

🔴 Red Zone (≤3 days)

Act immediately. Cancel via the service's settings page or bank "block merchant" feature. The card pulses to maximize visibility.

🟡 Amber Zone (≤7 days)

Decision week. Decide whether you've used the service enough this month to justify the charge.

🟢 Green Zone (≤30 days)

You're safely in the planning window. Evaluate usage patterns before the amber period starts.

How to Set Up Your Watchlist

The list auto-sorts by urgency — the most critical renewals always appear at the top. After a renewal passes, you can update the date to the next cycle or delete the entry if you've cancelled.

💡 Weekly Habit Set a recurring calendar event every Monday to check your Upcoming Renewals dashboard. The 2-minute check can save you from unexpected charges all week.

Privacy Architecture

All data is stored in your browser's localStorage. No account creation, no email addresses, no cloud sync. The tool works offline. Clear your browser data to remove everything permanently.

Unlike email-based renewal reminders (which require your contact info and create marketing databases), this tool reminds you here — privately and locally.

How do I update a renewal date after paying?

Delete the entry and re-add it with the updated next billing date. Or simply update the date field if you keep recurring entries.

Can I track annual subscriptions?

Yes — enter any future date. The days-remaining counter handles any duration from tomorrow to 365+ days.

What if I cleared my browser cache?

Your data would be lost. For long-term tracking, take a periodic screenshot of your watchlist or export the localStorage data manually.

Start Your Renewal Watchlist

Add your first subscription and see the countdown start immediately.

Open Upcoming Renewals →