Your Daily Journal,
Effortlessly Simple
Write your life story one email at a time. We'll send you a daily nudge—just reply with your thoughts. Relive your memories when we send them back to you years later.
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How It Works
Start journaling in under a minute. It's that simple.
Sign Up Free
Just enter your email. No password, no verification—you're in.
Get Daily Prompts
We email you every day at your chosen time. Reply with your thoughts.
Relive Your Memories
We'll send back your entries from 1, 3, or 5 years ago. Pure magic.
Why Thousands Trust OhDiary
Built with your privacy in mind, designed for effortless daily use. Our online diary has been helping people capture their life stories for over 15 years.
Private & secure
Your privacy is our top priority. With end-to-end encryption, every entry you write is securely encrypted, ensuring that only you can access your thoughts and memories. Our passwordless user authentication system ensures that your diary is secure and cannot be hacked. Rest easy knowing your personal reflections are protected with the highest level of security.
Easy to use
Our online diary is designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind. The intuitive interface ensures that you can start writing and managing your entries effortlessly. The simple text editor offers you a calming space to let out your thoughts. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned writer, our user-friendly design makes journaling a delightful experience.
15+ Years & Counting
We've been running since 2009—and we're not going anywhere. Access your diary from any device, anytime. Your entries sync automatically, so your thoughts are always safe and within reach whenever inspiration strikes.
Explore Our Features
Discover the powerful tools and features that make OhDiary the perfect companion for your journaling journey. From insightful analytics to beautiful visualizations, we've designed every feature to enhance your writing experience.
Dashboard
Get a comprehensive overview of your journaling activity with our intuitive dashboard. Track your writing streaks, word counts, and mood patterns all in one place.
Milestones Timeline
Mark significant moments in your life journey with our timeline feature. Visualize your personal milestones and see how they connect across time.
Life in Photos
Capture and preserve your precious moments with our photo integration. Add images to your entries and create a visual diary of your life's journey.
Life in Weeks
Visualize your life as a series of weeks with our unique calendar view. See your writing consistency and identify patterns in your journaling habits.
Moodboard
Track your emotional journey with our interactive moodboard. Gain insights into your emotional patterns and understand what influences your mood over time.
Word Count Analytics
Monitor your writing progress with detailed word count analytics. Compare your journal to famous books and track your writing volume over time.
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Loved by Journalers Everywhere
See what our community has to say about their journaling journey
"I love that it's you who decide how much you want to write. No need to write four pages—even a single sentence about watching Stranger Things counts!"
"OhDiary helps me keep a personal diary about what's going on in my life—especially how much I enjoy my grandkids. The daily email makes it so easy to reply."
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Join thousands who have already discovered the joy of daily journaling. Your future self will thank you.
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